Electrician

Install and repair electrical wiring and equipment

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As an electrician, you install, test, connect, commission, maintain and modify electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.

You can specialise in lift mechanics, which involves electric and hydraulic lifts, escalators and moving walkways. Or you can specialise in air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics, which involves all types of systems in industrial, commercial and residential settings.

$120,493

Benefits

  • Indoor & outdoor work
  • Earn while you learn
  • Salary
A typical day may involve
  • Examining blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequence and methods of operation
  • Measuring and laying out insulation 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
    • It helps to be good at
  • Physical tasks
  • Communicating clearly
  • Customer service
  • Using tools
  • Solving problems
  • Working at heights

    • Qualifications/ Equivalent Certification and Experience

  • Cert III in Electrotechnology Electrician
  • Cert IV in Electrical – Lift Systems
  • Cert III Air Conditioning And Refrigeration
  • Apprenticeship
    • You may be able to work in
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Mining
  • Infrastructure services
  • Home improvement

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