Electrician (General)
ANZSCO 341111
128,300
14%
2%
34 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Electricians (General) install, test, connect, commission, maintain and modify electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.
What they typically do
- Examines blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequence and methods of operation.
- Measures and lays out insulation reference points.
- Selects, cuts and connects wire and cable to terminals and connectors.
- Uses electrical and electronic test instruments to trace and diagnose faults.
- Repairs and replaces faulty wiring and defective parts.
- Positions and installs electrical switchboards.
- Connects electrical systems to power supply.
- Tests continuity of circuit.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Electrician (General).
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Certificate IV in Hazardous areas - Electrical
UEE42622 · AQF 4 · 15 providers
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Certificate III in Appliance Service
UEE32125 · AQF 3 · 5 providers
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Certificate IV in Installation Inspection and Audits
UEE40320 · AQF 4 · 2 providers
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Certificate IV in Electrical Equipment and Systems
UEE43020 · AQF 4 · 4 providers
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Course in the Application of Internet of Things for Electricians
22585VIC · 1 providers
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Course in Electrical Trade Licensing
52912WA · 3 providers
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Course in Electrical Trade Licensing Gap Training
52899WA · 3 providers
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Course in General Thermal Imaging
22633VIC · 0 providers
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Course in Electrician - Minimum Australian Context Gap
11297NAT · 12 providers
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Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
UEE30820 · AQF 3 · 76 providers
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Course in Arc Flash Hazard Safety for Electrical Personnel
11359NAT · 0 providers
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Diploma of Electrical Systems Engineering
UEE53020 · AQF 5 · 3 providers
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Course in Energy Efficiency Management
22664VIC · 1 providers
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Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Electrical Contracting
UEE42120 · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation
UEE40420 · AQF 4 · 19 providers
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Course in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure up to 22kW
22609VIC · 5 providers
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Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician
UEE40620 · AQF 4 · 11 providers
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Certificate III in Electrical Fitting
UEE33020 · AQF 3 · 14 providers
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Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation
UEE50220 · AQF 5 · 6 providers
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Certificate III in Switchgear and Controlgear
UEE30725 · AQF 3 · 0 providers
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Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair
UEE30625 · AQF 3 · 2 providers
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Certificate III in Fire Protection Control
UEE31025 · AQF 3 · 4 providers