Navy NEC · Engineering
V011 Electronics Technician (ET) Combined "A" School (BL-0)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Electronics Technician rating
Overview
An Electronics Technician at Combined A School performs entry-level tasks required of the Electronics Technician rating before an initial operational tour. The technician performs basic troubleshooting to component and module levels on Basic Radar, Basic Communication Systems, and Planned Position Indicators.
Core Skills
- basic electronics theory
- electronic circuit troubleshooting
- radar system familiarity
- communications system operation
- navigation system familiarity
- basic networking
- c4i system support
- component replacement
- test equipment use
- technical documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
- Linux
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Network Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
- CompTIA Network+
Career Growth
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- CompTIA Security+
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
Also Common
- Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
What the Work Involves
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Robotics Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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