Navy
COMMUNICATIONS
NEC
NEC
V79B
Broadcast Engineering Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Maintains, repairs, and overhauls plotting systems. Makes signal source test. Aligns plotting table assemblies. Troubleshoots and replaces faulty components, subassemblies, and assemblies to restore equipment to optimum operating condition.
Core Skills
- plotting system maintenance
- signal source testing
- electronic alignment
- fault isolation
- component replacement
- circuit assembly repair
- test equipment operation
- preventive maintenance
- technical documentation
Common Certifications
- Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist (CBNT)
- Society of Broadcast Engineers Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT)
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA A+
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
Career Growth
- Society of Broadcast Engineers Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT)
- Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist (CBNT)
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
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