Radio maintenance technician

The broadcasting operator's duties include the installation, testing, start-up and repair of the electronic equipment used in radio and television broadcasts . He/she also looks after the maintenance of the equipment needed to guarantee broadcast continuity. The level of specialisation of these operators by and large depends on the size of the employing operator; in a small station, s/he therefore carries out tasks which are much more varied than in larger ones. This person generally works under the supervision of broadcasting technicians.

• Following the relevant technical specifications, implement electronic equipment prototypes used for radio and television broadcasts.
• Integrate equipment into transmission and broadcasting systems and carry out the necessary tests to guarantee that it operates properly.
• See to the set-up, installation and maintenance of professional electronic image and sound emission & reception equipment using suitable means and techniques. Draw up failure reports.
• In charge of carrying out modifications to hardware and software in the event of technological changes, following new equipment specifications and the guidelines provided by technical engineers.
• Check the quality of the services on offer, adjusting to safety conditions, potential interferences and current regulations.
• Monitor transmitted signal parameters in order to enable the proper follow-up of communication equipment.
• Lend support to technicians when required.

Regulated training and graduates

• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Electricity and Electronics - Advanced Level: Telecommunications and Computer Systems
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Electricitat i electrònica: Gestió i supervisió del muntatge i manteniment de sistemes de producció audiovisual i de radiodifusió (Nivell 3)

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Initiative: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Team work and cooperation: Level 1

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

New technologies

People who show an interest in this field are motivated by the development and advanced use of new technologies in any of their applications (software, hardware, telecommunications) from an innovative perspective and in accordance with the continuous updates of technologies, programmes and equipment that appear on the market. The design, installation, management and maintenance of computer systems and new technologies are activities specific to this field.

Private network operator

Technical telecommunications equipment installer

Graphic pre-press technician

Building Home Automation Installation Technician

Image and sound technician

• Work hours

  Full-time

• Salary

  This ranges between 16.627 and 23.764 Euros gross per annum, depending on experience. Median: 19.877 euros annum gross. There are financial incentives to be obtained when objectives are met.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Technician