OSCA 382232: Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
Installs, maintains and repairs electronic equipment and systems, such as audio and visual reproduction equipment, home entertainment systems, computers and electronic security systems. This record sits in Electronics Trades Workers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 3 is attached to this occupation record.
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Installs, maintains and repairs electronic equipment and systems, such as audio and visual reproduction equipment, home entertainment systems, computers and electronic security systems.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 38 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers
- Minor group
- 382 Electronics and Telecommunications Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3822 Electronics Trades Workers
Tasks
- Installs, calibrates and adjusts electronic equipment and systems to meet required standards
- Tests and troubleshoots electronic equipment and systems to identify and resolve faults
- Repairs and replaces faulty components and parts in electronic equipment and systems
- Maintains and services electronic equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
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Industry context
Alternative titles
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Compare OSCA 382232 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code382232 Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 382231 Communications Operator | 382233 Electronic Instrument Technician |
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| Official role definition | Installs, maintains and repairs electronic equipment and systems, such as audio and visual reproduction equipment, home entertainment systems, computers and electronic security systems. | Transmits and receives radio messages by use of morse code, voice and radio teletype. | Installs, modifies, maintains, calibrates, adjusts and repairs electronic instruments and control systems, including those which use a combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 3 | Skill Level 3 | Skill Level 3 |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 382232 do?
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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