LIFT MECHANIC

ANZSCO 341113 - Registered Migration Australia

Description

A lift mechanic designs, installs, maintains, services and repairs electric and hydraulic passenger and freight lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment. Registration or licensing is required in Australia. A life mechanic is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

 

 

Alternative Titles

 

• Lift Electrician

 

 

Lift Mechanic Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skill lists:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skill list:

 

• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

 

 

GROUP: 3411 ELECTRICIANS

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

A lift mechanic designs, assembles, installs, tests, commissions, diagnoses, maintains and repairs 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 lift mechanic 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 in Australia is required as a lift mechanic.

 

Occupations within the Lift Mechanic Group

 

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

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the lift mechanic 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.

 

• Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

• Lift Mechanic is currently assessed with TRA (Trades Recognition Australia); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Lift Mechanic in Australia is $ 83,599 for male employees and $ 70,299 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 35.6 Females: 44.0 Persons: 35.8

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3411) Electricians - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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