Group
Occupation

381232 Electrical Fitter

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

381232 Electrical Fitter

Fabricates, services and repairs electrical equipment, such as motors, transformers and switchboards. May work on rail signalling infrastructure.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Armature Winder
  • Marine Electrician
  • Railway Signal Electrician
  • Switchboard Builder

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Carries out electrical fitting and assembling works, including placing, aligning and adjusting for heavy current equipment and machines, or fabricates parts for such equipment
  • Installs, modifies or repairs electrical machines and equipment, such as motor starters, motors, controllers, switchgear, switchboards, busbars, transformers, control panels and defence systems
  • Interprets and uses electrical specifications, wiring and circuit diagrams, plant schematics, schedules and specifications to undertake electrical wiring work associated with assembling, maintaining, terminating or altering the wiring between electrical components within plant or machinery
  • Inspects, tests, commissions, maintains and services electrical systems, machines, equipment and components
  • Installs and maintains meters, instruments, relays and protection equipment
  • Performs isolations - energy lock out/tag out procedures
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