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312312 · ANZSCO V1.3

Electrical Engineering Technician

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
2
Assessing authority
TRA

Classification

Description

Conducts tests of electrical systems, prepares charts and tabulations, and assists in estimating costs in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative titles

  • Electrical Engineering Technical Officer

Specialisations

  • Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technician
  • Electrical Instrument Technician

Unit group

3123 · Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

Description

UNIT GROUP 3123 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DRAFTSPERSONS AND TECHNICIANS ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DRAFTSPERSONS AND TECHNICIANS assist in electrical engineering research, design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation and maintenance of equipment, facilities and distribution systems.

Skill level

Australia

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

New Zealand

NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Occupation skill level 2

Tasks

Tasks include

  • preparing drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations and circuitry
  • assisting Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists in design and layout of electrical installations and circuitry on substations, switchgear, cabling systems and motor control systems
  • collecting data, performing tests and complex calculations, graphing results, and preparing charts and tabulations
  • estimating materials costs and quantities
  • inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications and regulations
  • assembling, installing, testing, calibrating, modifying and repairing electrical equipment and installations to conform with regulations and safety requirements
  • undertaking electrical workshop functions such as installing assemblies for protection relays, metering and indicating devices
  • assisting with research and experimentation programs

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