Electrician (Special Class)

ANZSCO 341112

Description

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

 

 

Skill Level

3

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• Skilled Occupations List
• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
• RSMS Occupations List

 

Group: 3411 Electricians

 

 

Description

design, assemble, install, test, commission, diagnose, maintain and repair electrical networks, systems, circuits, equipment, components, appliances and facilities for industrial, commercial and domestic purposes, and service and repair lifts, escalators and related equipment. 
Automotive Electricians are excluded from this unit group. Automotive Electricians are included in Unit Group 3211 Automotive Electricians.

 

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

 

Skill Level

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

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. 

Registration or licensing is required.

 

Occupations in this Group

• 341111 Electrician (General)
• 341112 Electrician (Special Class)
• 341113 Lift Mechanic

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP