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ELECTRICIAN (SPECIAL CLASS)

ANZSCO 341112 - Registered Migration Australia

 




Description

An electrician (special class) services and repairs intricate and complex electrical and electronic circuitry. Registration or licensing is required. In Australia an electrician (Special Class) is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

 

 

Occupation Lists

Electrician (Special Class) is on the following skill lists:

 

 

This occupation is not on the following skill lists:

 

 

 

Group: 3411 Electricians

 

 

 

Job Description – Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of an electrician (Special Class)in Australia is to 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. 

 

Note: 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 the Electrician (Special Class) unit group (Group 3411) 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 as an Electrician is required in Australia.

 

Occupations within the Electrician (Special Class) Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same electrician group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Electrician (Special Class) is currently assessed with TRA - (Trades Recognition Australia); more information regarding assessment bodies

 

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