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Electricians

ANZSCO 3411

Employed

197,300

Part-time share

6%

Female share

2%

Median weekly earnings

$2,191

Median age

33 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Electricians 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.

What they typically do

  • 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

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
29.9%
QLD
24%
VIC
21.7%
WA
14%
SA
6.1%
TAS
1.8%
NT
1.4%
ACT
1.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Electricians.

  • Certificate III in Appliance Service

    UEE32125 · AQF 3 · 5 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Electrical Equipment and Systems

    UEE43020 · AQF 4 · 4 providers

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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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  • Certificate IV in Electrical - Lift Systems

    UEE41120 · AQF 4 · 0 providers

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  • Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

    UEE30820 · AQF 3 · 76 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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  • Certificate III in Electrical Fitting

    UEE33020 · AQF 3 · 14 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

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