From computer hardware test technician to control panel tester
12 of the 28 essential skills of a control panel tester are already essential for a computer hardware test technician — about 43% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 12
- skills carry over
- 16
- would be new
- 43%
- of the target job covered
- 28
- essential skills of a control panel tester
What a control panel tester does
Control panel testers test the electrical control panels. They read blueprints to check if the wiring is connected correctly. Control panel testers use electrical measuring and testing equipment to detect malfunctions and may correct faulty wiring and components.
What carries over
12 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- analyse test data
- communicate test results to other departments
- inspect quality of products
- instrument performance elements
- measure electrical characteristics
- meet deadlines
- quality assurance procedures
- read assembly drawings
- read engineering drawings
- read standard blueprints
- use measurement instruments
- use testing equipment
What would be new
16 skillsEssential for a control panel tester and not for a computer hardware test technician. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- apply coating to electrical equipment
- control panel components
- electrical equipment regulations
- electrical testing methods
- electrical wire accessories
- electrical wiring diagrams
- electricity
- electricity principles
- electromechanics
- interpret electrical diagrams
- perform test run
- power electronics
- power engineering
- report defective manufacturing materials
- switching devices
- test electrical equipment
Other moves from computer hardware test technician
2 roles- electronic equipment inspector14 skills in common
- electrical equipment inspector13 skills in common
← computer hardware test techniciancontrol panel tester →The other way round
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How far are you from being a control panel tester?
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