Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 2
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 31Building, Engineering, ICT and Scientific Technicians
- Minor group
- 313Engineering Technicians
Description
Prepares detailed drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry in support of Electrical Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists.
Specialisations
- Electrical Engineering Design Draftsperson
- Electrical Engineering Detail Draftsperson
- Electrical Engineering Drafting Officer
- Relays Draftsperson
- Substation Design Draftsperson
Unit group
3132 · Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and TechniciansDescription
Support and assist Engineering Professionals in the design, testing, analysis and assembly of electrical systems.
Skill level
Australia
2
Occupation skill level 2
Tasks
Tasks include
- Prepares detailed drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations and circuitry
- Collaborates with Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists to ensure the accuracy of electrical drawings and plans
- Uses CAD software to create and modify electrical drawings and plans
- Conducts site visits to gather information and measurements for electrical installations
- Calculates and determines dimensions, materials and specifications for electrical installations and circuitry
- Inspects electrical designs for compliance with design specifications and government regulations
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/31/313/3132
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx