Overview

What’s involved

A marine electronic technician installs and repairs all types of electronic communication, safety, navigation, sound and sonar equipment for fishing vessels, they diagnose and repair faults and install new equipment

How do they spend their day?

A marine electronics technician works on a fishing vessel or from a marina completing tasks such as:

  • Diagnosing faults
  • Testing electronic systems and equipment
  • Repairing electronic systems
  • Installing new electronic devices
  • Communicating with other maintenance teams
  • Soldering
  • Arc welding
  • Keeping repair and maintenance records
  • Ordering parts

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$75,000 - $85,000 per year
Skills you will use
Customer service
Repair electronic systems
Navigation
Teamwork
Marine systems

MEM30422- Certificate III in Engineering (Electronic Trade) 

A relevant degree or trade qualification in marine electronics, electrical engineering, or a related field is typically required. Experience in repairing and maintaining marine electronic systems is important.

Installation and repair of electronic marine navigation and GPS, communication, sonar and marine safety systems, Australian Maritime Safety Authority national standards for commercial vessels.

Teamwork, customer service, attention to detail, problem solving