Installs, tests, connects, commissions, maintains and modifies electrical equipment, wiring and control systems. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level

3

Alternative Titles

• Electrical Fitter

Specialisations

• Armature Winder
• Electrical Contractor
• Heavy Coil Winder
• Railway Signal Electrician

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Electrician is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Three Programs for skills assessment with TRA.
  • Program A-  Offshore Skills Assessment (OSAP)
    • If your passport is on this OSAP Nominated Occupation and Country list next to your occupation (Electrician) you must apply through OSAP. If your passport is not on this list, apply through Program B or C.
    • OSAP Pathway 1– for applicants who do not hold an Australian qualification in their trade but hold a qualification which is equivalent to an AQF cert
    • OSAP Pathway 2 –  for applicants who hold:
      • a relevant Australian qualification, or
      • a current identified Australian occupational licence
    • To be eligible to apply for the skills assessment program, you must be able to show you have completed full-time paid employment in your nominated occupation, or an occupation that is directly related to your nominated occupation.
  • Program B Migration Skills Assessment
    • You must have a qualification directly related to your nominated occupation (i.e. Cert III in Electrotechnology) or at least 3 years of relevant experience
    • If you have obtained a qualification internationally or an Australian qualification that was not through the Australian Recognition of Learning process, you are required to demonstrate 3 years full time or equivalent post-qualification experience
    • If you have obtained an Australian qualification issued through the Australian Recognition of Learning process, you are required to demonstrate 3 years full-time or equivalent post-qualification experience OR 6 years full-time or equivalent experience which can be either pre- or post-qualification
  • Pathway B - Temporary Skills Shortage Skills Assessment
    • For applicants who require a skills assessment to apply for the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

Did you know?

As part of the OSAP program you will be required to participate in a technical assessment of your skills and knowledge. This will be conducted by a qualified assessor who will also be a qualified tradesperson in your nominated occupation.

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