381131 Electrician (General)
381131 Electrician (General)
Selects, installs, tests, connects, commissions, diagnoses faults with, repairs, maintains, and modifies electrical equipment, wiring, and control systems in non-industrial settings.
Registration or licensing is required.
Electrical Fitters, Industrial Electricians, hot water solar system installers and Labourers who install solar panels are excluded from this occupation. Electrical Fitters are included in Occupation 381132 Electrical Fitter. Industrial Electricians are included in Occupation 381133 Industrial Electricians. Hot water solar system installers are included in Occupation 363131 Plumber (General). Labourers who install solar panels are included in Occupation 899999 Labourers nec.
Alternative titles
- Electrical Contractor
- Electrical Mechanic
Specialisations
- Commercial Electrician
- Construction Electrician
- Fire Protection Electrician
- Solar Installer
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- 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 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