The Navigation Technician in Computer Science and Telecommunications focuses his or her activity on

the design, sale, installation and maintenance of all telecommunications systems dedicated to assisting

the navigation of all types of boats.

The electrical and communication systems in the boats make it easier for the signals to arrive and leave the boat by means of specific software and navigation equipment (installation of radars, GPS, autopilots / integrated bridge). In addition, there are boats where these systems are mandatory.

This professional usually works in companies that are part of a network of services at an international level in order to provide service where the ship is.

• ¿ Maintenance of electrical and communication systems on boats.
  ¿ Advising ship-owners on the most appropriate IT and telecommunication solutions for their needs.
  ¿ Supply, installation, maintenance and repair of naval electronics equipment in coordination with a multidisciplinary team of electrical, electronic and communications engineers.
  ¿ Ensure compliance with regulations and applicable legislation in force.
  ¿ Implementation of solutions related to communication, audio-video, monitoring and control of GMS / GPRS / 3G / 4G for voice and data transmission via satellite as well as radio, engine monitoring, sensors, automatic systems, alarms, TV, screens, public address systems and loudspeakers.
  ¿ Implementation of navigation and software solutions for radar, security, GPS, sonar and probe, dynamic positioning, integrated bridges, autopilots, home automation, night vision cameras and thermal cameras.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Vocational Training Course (s) in the field of Electricity and Electronics - Advanced Level: Electrotechnical Systems and automated professional profile of electrical and communications ship
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Electricity and Electronics - Advanced Level: Telecommunications and Computer Systems
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes de telecomunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes TIC
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes i serveis de telecomunicacions
• Grau: Enginyeria en organització de les tecnologies de la informació i la comunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica
• Grau: Enginyeria de xarxes de telecomunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria electrònica de telecomunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica de gestió i sistemes d'informació
• Grau: Informàtica i serveis
• Grau: Tecnologies de telecomunicació

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Not specified

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Analytical thought: Level 1

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Flexibility and change management: Level 1

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.

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e-Commerce and payment systems consultant

Hardware engineer

Data Handling Engineer

• Work hours

  40-hour working week with flexible working hours, as the service must be provided every day of the year. The emergence of unforeseen events and work during peak seasons (between October and March) in the case of yachts and mega-yachts, emphasizes the need for availability to flexible working hours at the place of work.

• Salary

  It ranges from 21,000 Euros to 30,000 Euros gross per year.

• Professional category

  Technician