Electrician (Special Class)

Overview

Services and repairs intricate and complex electrical and electronic circuitry. Registration or licensing is required.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Tasks

  • 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

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

20 courses found.

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UTE41299: Certificate IV in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician
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UTE41202 : Certificate IV in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician
UTE41202: Certificate IV in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician
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UEE40606 : Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician
UEE50920: Diploma of Industrial Electronics and Control Engineering
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UEE50722: Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering
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UEE50720: Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering
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UEE50722 : Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering
UEE50420: Diploma of Electrical Engineering
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UEE43322: Certificate IV in Electrical - Renewable Energy
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UEE43120: Certificate IV in Energy Efficiency and Assessment
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UEE43322 : Certificate IV in Electrical - Renewable Energy
UEE41920: Certificate IV in Electrical - Renewable Energy
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UEE43322 : Certificate IV in Electrical - Renewable Energy
P1941: Course in ACTEW Workplace Trainer Competency Program (Category 1)
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MEM31219: Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician
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MEM31215: Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician
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MEM31219 : Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician
52390: Course in Energised High Voltage Insulator Maintenance
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51908: Certificate I in Electrotechnology Pre-Apprentice Electrical
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39093QLD: Course in Electrical Installation, Inspection and Testing
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30368QLD: Course in Electrical Installation Testing (Skills Maintenance)
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22261VIC: Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Pre-vocational)
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22499VIC : Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)
21887VIC: Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Pre-vocational)
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21876VIC: Course in Electrical Energy Efficiency
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21834VIC: Diploma of Rail Signalling Systems
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