Electrician (Special Class)
ANZSCO 341112
60
8%
0%
46 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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 (Special Class) service and repair intricate and complex electrical and electronic circuitry.
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
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Electrician (Special Class).
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Certificate IV in Electrical - Renewable Energy
UEE43322 · AQF 4 · 7 providers
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Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician
MEM31219 · AQF 3 · 3 providers
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Diploma of Electrical Engineering
UEE50420 · AQF 5 · 6 providers
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Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering
UEE50722 · AQF 5 · 2 providers
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Diploma of Industrial Electronics and Control Engineering
UEE50920 · AQF 5 · 0 providers