European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).
Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).
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PROFESSIONAL knowledge:
At the concept level:
1. Sectoral standards (IPC 7711, IPC 7721, etc.).
At the comprehension level:
1. Software relevant to the sector.
2. Types of materials, their physical and chemical properties.
3. Electrostatics.
4. Sectoral standards relevant to the tasks to be completed.
5. Quality assessment tools (root cause analysis (RCA)).
6. Impact of external factors on the operation of facilities.
7. Operating principles and parameters of a facility or system.
8. Basics of data transmission and types of protocols.
9. General principles of the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment.
At the application level:
1. Specific application software and information technologies. Designations of scheme elements in the documentation.
2. Technical designations in drawings.
3. Technical designations and designations of the elements of electrical schemes in drawings.
4. Electronic elements.
5. ESD aids and materials, protection methods.
6. Safe working techniques.
7. Key parameters and application of electronic components.
8. Operating principles, key parameters, and application of equipment, facilities, and instruments.
9. Types of technical documentation.
10. Specific application programs. Principles of developing technical documentation.
11. Soldering techniques.
12. Technologies for the production of electronic equipment.
13. Sectoral standards (PC 600, IPC 610, etc.).
14. Structural principles and designations of algorithms.
15. Operating principles and key parameters of measuring equipment to be used. Basics of electrical, electronic, and other measurements.
16. Operating principles and key parameters of test equipment to be used.
17. Techniques for averting defects.
18. Measuring methodologies.
19. Operating principles of facilities and assessment of the associated risks.
20. Application of mechanical and electrical instruments.
21. Techniques for the assembly of electronic equipment.
22. Auxiliary devices for starting electronic equipment.
23. Specific computer programs.
24. Types of cables and plugs, their key parameters and application.
25. Operating principles and parameters of networks and communication channels, and their measuring methods.
26. Instructions, application of instruments and materials.
27. Application of materials and instruments.
28. Principles of drawing up technical documentation.
GENERAL knowledge:
At the concept level:
1. Essence and importance of the planning of professional development.
2. Planning and decision-making principles.
At the comprehension level:
1. Employment legal relationship.
2. Resuscitation measures.
3. Labour Protection Law.
4. Fire safety.
5. Civil Protection Law. Requirements for the electrical safety group A. Work environment risk factors.
6. Work environment risk factors (microclimate, lighting, vibration etc.).
7. Environmental Protection Law.
8. Basic principles of environmental protection (ISO 14001).
9. Types and consequences of pollution.
10. Learning and self-education skills. Importance of employee motivation in increasing the work quality.
11. Grammar and language functions.
12. Types of verbal interaction.
13. Language styles and characteristics of intonation. Diversity of language and communication in different contexts.
14. Operating principles of computer and office equipment.
15. Information systems security.
16. Essence of algorithm.
At the application level:
1. Working culture.
2. Safe behaviour principles.
3. Action in the event of emergency.
4. Labour protection requirements in the company (OHSAS 18001).
5. Safety signs, designations, collective and personal protective equipment.
6. Labour protection measures.
7. Fire safety regulations.
8. Ergonomic set-up of the workplace.
9. Ethics, communication skills.
10. Vocabulary.
11. Official language.
12. Foreign language.
13. Intercultural interaction.
14. Application software in compliance with the work task.
PROFESSIONAL skills:
1. To read principal electrical schemes and drawings.
2. To choose materials with appropriate specification.
3. To recognise the materials to be used.
4. To apply ESD aids and materials.
5. To recognise electronic components.
6. To find descriptions of electronic components in information sources.
7. To complete the necessary electronic elements.
8. To choose the necessary equipment, facilities, and instruments independently.
9. To connect the chosen equipment and facilities.
10. To accurately use principal electronic schemes, drawings, and other technical documentation.
11. To draft sketches and other work drawings.
12. To use electronic components.
13. To accurately assemble printed circuit boards with surface-mount and perforation technology.
14. To perform soldering and mechanical works accurately.
15. To use materials rationally.
16. To develop an algorithm in any of the programming languages.
17. To check the compliance of electronic equipment with the requirements specified in the technical task.
18. To use measuring equipment.
19. To analyse measuring outcomes.
20. To detect manufacturing errors.
21. To test the produced electronic equipment.
22. To correct errors occurred during the equipment production process.
23. To accurately define the deficiencies in the construction of equipment.
24. To evaluate the outcomes of the performed inspections.
25. To accurately fill in the inspection report.
26. To evaluate the condition of facilities.
27. To visually check the power supply cables of facilities.
28. To report the facility damages to the responsible or direct manager, within the scope of own competence.
29. To prepare the site for the installation of electronic equipment.
30. To read the technical documentation.
31. To assemble facilities, using the necessary instruments.
32. To use specific computer programs.
33. To use appropriate auxiliary devices for starting the facility.
34. To set parameters of the facility to be installed.
35. To check the operation of electronic equipment or system.
36. To regulate electronic equipment or system.
37. To work with mechanical and electrical instruments.
38. To make cable and plug connections.
39. To install antennas.
40. To assemble a network in accordance with the technical documentation.
41. To use materials rationally.
42. To test a network (insulation, attenuation, interferences, data transmission speed, and other parameters).
43. To avert the detected defects.
44. To use the appropriate instruction.
45. To use the necessary measuring equipment and instruments.
46. To observe equipment maintenance intervals.
47. To perform maintenance activities in compliance with the technical documentation of the facility.
48. To use the necessary equipment and instruments.
49. To repair damages.
50. To accurately evaluate the technical data obtained during the inspection/repair.
51. To thoroughly fill in the facility inspection/repair report.
GENERAL skills:
1. To evaluate own rights and obligations as an employee.
2. To be aware of the consequences of deliberate or unintentional failure to carry out duties.
3. To perform work according to the job description.
4. To follow and apply safe behaviour principles.
5. To act in accordance with protection requirements in the company in the event of an accident.
6. To use collective and/or personal protective equipment, if necessary.
7. To identify the potential risks while completing work tasks.
8. To act in accordance with labour protection requirements in the event of accident or emergency situation.
9. To assess personal responsibility for own health and that of the surrounding persons.
10. To set up a workplace in accordance with ergonomics requirements.
11. To assess personal responsibility for own health.
12. To use resources and materials in manufacturing of facilities rationally.
13. To use natural resources with care.
14. To sort the waste from the manufacture for further utilisation.
15. To cooperate in a team.
16. To evaluate personal skills.
17. To identify own education development needs and plan personal professional development.
18. To be aware of own responsibility while completing a joint task.
19. To plan own time rationally.
20. To take decisions on the solution to a problem in a specific situation.
21. To communicate in the official language.
22. To communicate in foreign language both orally and in writing.
23. To use computer and smart devices.
24. To process information purposefully, choosing the most appropriate solution.
25. To prepare documents in compliance with a sample by using application software.
26. To communicate by using information technologies.
27. To use security programs.
PROFESSIONAL competences:
1. Ability to comprehend drawings, principal electrical schemes, and specifications of materials to prepare oneself for the completion of the work task.
2. Ability to recognise and prepare materials to produce electronic equipment.
3. Ability to apply ESD aids and materials, using safe working techniques.
4. Ability to recognise and prepare materials and complete the provision of electronic elements to produce electronic equipment.
5. Ability to choose equipment, facilities, and instruments in compliance with the work task and connect equipment and facilities.
6. Ability to accurately read and comprehend the technical documentation and take part in its development.
7. Ability to use the latest technologies and equipment during the production of electronic equipment.
8. Ability to regulate and test electronic equipment, taking into account the key parameters and operating principles of test and regulation equipment.
9. Ability to accurately document the measuring and/or inspection outcomes.
10. Ability to check the compliance of facilities and instruments with labour protection requirements.
11. Ability to install, assemble, inspect, and start electronic equipment, using the appropriate instruments and measuring equipment.
12. Ability to test the operation of the installed system or facility, regulating it, if necessary.
13. Ability to make cable and plug connections, set up antennas, and install cable networks, wire-less networks, and communication channels in compliance with the requirements of the technical documentation.
14. Ability to independently inspect cable networks, wire-less networks, and communication channels, averting defects, if necessary.
15. Ability to choose and use the appropriate measuring equipment and instruments to inspect, maintain, and repair electronic equipment.
16. Ability to repair electronic equipment in accordance with the technical documentation and draw up the report on the performed works.
GENERAL competences:
1. Ability to comply with the internal procedure regulations of the organisation and the job description.
2. Ability to provide first aid, if necessary.
3. Ability to comprehend and comply with the requirements of labour protection and electrical and fire safety regulations and carry out work duties without causing personal harm or harm to other persons and the environment.
4. Ability to comply with ergonomics requirements.
5. Ability to comply with environmental protection requirements.
6. Ability to communicate, listen to others, and explain own opinion by providing arguments while resolving work tasks.
7. Ability to express and interpret concepts, thoughts, facts, and opinion in the official language both orally and in writing.
8. Ability to communicate in one or two foreign languages.
9. Ability to confidently and safely choose and use information and communication technologies to complete a work task.
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Engineering and engineering trades (071)
Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)Electronics and automation (0714)
EducationSecondary education
Qualification typeVocational
Full or partialFull qualification
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Last changes: 01.09.2021
Posted: 07.05.2016