Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) (ANZSCO 342314)
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What an Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) does
Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs electronic instruments and control systems. Registration or licensing may be required.
- Also called
- Instrument and Control Service Person
- Specialisations
- Communication Electronic Technician (Air Force), Electronic Technician (Navy)
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 342314
- Skill level
- 3Certificate IV, or Certificate III with on-the-job training
- Assessing authority
- TRA
- National shortage
- Shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredVia MLTSSLEligible
Employer-sponsored
Main tasks
- examining and testing machines, equipment, instruments and control systems to diagnose faults
- adjusting, repairing, and replacing worn and defective parts and wiring, and maintaining machines, equipment and instruments
- reassembling, test operating and adjusting equipment
- advising users of correct operating procedures to prevent malfunctions
- receiving messages by interpreting code and converting to plain language, and writing and typing messages for transmission
- monitoring radio traffic, and transmitting and receiving voice messages
- installing electronic instruments and control systems
- applying knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles in commissioning and maintaining control systems
Shortage by state
- NationalShortage
- ACTShortage
- NSWShortage
- NTShortage
- QLDShortage
- SAShortage
- TASShortage
- VICShortage
- WAShortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does an Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) do?
Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs electronic instruments and control systems. Registration or licensing may be required. Also called: Instrument and Control Service Person. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) (ANZSCO 342314) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 189, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)?
342314. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can an Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) for the Subclass 186, Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) for an Australian visa?
TRA, the skills assessing authority listed for 342314.
Is Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.