Electrician (General)

Description

Selects, installs, tests, connects, commissions, repairs, maintains, modifies and diagnoses faults with electrical equipment, wiring and control systems in non-industrial settings.

Description

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.

Tasks include

• Interprets and uses technical drawings, circuit wiring and mechanical diagrams, equipment and cable/connection schedules and manuals to undertake electrical wiring work
• Installs, repairs, maintains and tests electrical and electrotechnology systems and equipment, including wiring, switches, outlets, circuit breakers, transformers and lighting fixtures
• Measures and lays out electrical installation sequences
• Selects, cuts and connects wire and cables to circuit breakers, transformers or other electrical components in residential and commercial settings
• Connects electrical systems to power supply
• Tests continuity, resistance and compliance to standards of electrical circuits