Electrician (General)
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
- Assessing authority
- TRA
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 34Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers
- Minor group
- 341Electricians
- Unit group
- 3411Electricians
Description
Installs, tests, connects, commissions, maintains and modifies electrical equipment, wiring and control systems. Registration or licensing is required.
Alternative titles
- Electrical Fitter
Specialisations
- Armature Winder
- Electrical Contractor
- Heavy Coil Winder
- Railway Signal Electrician
Unit group
3411 · ElectriciansDescription
UNIT GROUP 3411 ELECTRICIANS ELECTRICIANS design, assemble, install, test, commission, diagnose, maintain and repair electrical networks, systems, circuits, equipment, components, appliances and facilities for industrial, commercial and domestic purposes, and service and repair lifts, escalators and related equipment. Automotive Electricians are excluded from this unit group. Automotive Electricians are included in Unit Group 3211 Automotive Electricians.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 3
Australia
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
New Zealand
NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 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 is required.
Tasks
Tasks include
- examining blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequences and methods of operation
- measuring and laying out installation reference points
- selecting, cutting and connecting wire and cable to terminals and connectors
- using electrical and electronic test instruments to trace and diagnose faults
- repairing and replacing faulty wiring and defective parts
- positioning and installing electrical switchboards
- connecting electrical systems to power supply
- testing continuity of circuit
- installing, testing and adjusting electric and mechanical parts of lifts
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
Core Skills Occupation List
| Occupation | MLTSSL | CSOL | ROL |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrician (general) · 341111 | Listed | Listed | Not listed in supplied data |