Electronic Techniques

Electronic engineers work on electronic equipment for general use in the home and in the workplace, such as computers, radios, stereos, televisions and video recorders, and related equipment such as antennae, antennae systems and satellite systems. They also work on broadcast and distribution equipment, e.g. rebroadcasting systems. They look after repairs to technical and broadcasting equipment in transport vehicles on land, air and sea, such as radiotelephones, mobile phones, radiolocation systems, autopilot equipment, radar equipment and fishfinding instruments. They also work on office equipment based on electronic and microcomputer technology, recording and broadcasting equipment, and research and measuring devices of all kinds used in the medical sector. Electronic engineers also manufacture and work on electronic equipment for industry. Authorised to work as electronic engineers are those who have earned a journeyman’s certificate in electronic engineering, issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

Framework and organisation of training

The average duration of the education and training programme is four years, organised as follows: formal education for seven school terms, or 126 weeks including examinations, and 24 weeks of on-the-job training. The programme concludes with a journeyman’s examination

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