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.
Technicians and engineers will need to understand detailed specifications and international quality standards and keep abreast of the latest developments in technology and the use of specialised tools.
The electronics industry is very diverse and has evolved into several specialised areas and offer career opportunities such as in the assembly and wiring of electronic products; designing of prototype circuits to specifications and/or to solve specified technical problems; installation and commissioning of equipment including the provision of customer support; among others.