Electronics
Assembling and wiring products, testing systems, and designing prototype circuits.
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Why is this skill important?
Variety is the key to a successful career in electronics. Technicians and engineers are needed to operate specialist equipment in workplaces that will range from aerospace and the armed forces to the entertainment industry, robotics, education, health and telecommunications.
The work is equally diverse, including designing prototype circuits to customer specifications, installing and commissioning equipment, monitoring and maintenance and simulating outcomes on computers.
In addition to mastering a wide range of tools, you will need to understand detailed specifications and international quality standards while keeping abreast of the latest developments in technology and being ready to help clients use equipment properly.
Could this skill be for you?
If you like:
- Fixing things
- Making things
- Complex problems
- Using computers
- Using tools
You should also take a look at:
- Manufacturing and Engineering Technology
The Challenge
Important elements of the challenge include:
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In this skill, the Competitors use basic electronics tools such as measurement devices and computers.
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The computer is used for the design of electronics and the programming of embedded systems.
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The competition task is to build an individual electronic device or individual units belonging to it.
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Judges are looking for quality of work and quality of work and problem-solving skills.
