1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 3 Associate Professionals >> 31 Science, Engineering and Related Associate Professionals >> 312 Building and Engineering Associate Professionals >> 3123 Electrical Engineering Associate Professionals >> 3123-11 Electrical Engineering Associate

3123-11	Electrical Engineering Associate
	Electrical Engineering Technical Officer

Prepares drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry, collects data and estimates costs in support of Electrical Engineers.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

assists electrical engineers and engineering technologists in the design and layout of electrical installations and circuitry on switchyards, substations, switchgear, cabling systems and motor control systems
prepares drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations and circuitry under the direction of electrical engineers and engineering technologists
estimates material costs and quantities
ensures that designs and finished products are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions
collects data, performs complex computations and prepares diagrams
assists in testing and commissioning of electrical equipment and installations and in the supervision of operations and maintenance
assists with research and experimentation programs

Specialisations:
Electrical Engineering Design Draftsperson
Electrical Engineering Drafting Officer
Relays Draftsperson
Substation Design Draftsperson