1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997  
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 31/07/1997   
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        Electrical Engineering Associate
        Electrical Engineering Technical Officer

Prepares drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry, collects data and estimates costs in support of Electrical Engineers.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:
  • assists electrical engineers and engineering technologists in the design and layout of electrical installations and circuitry on switchyards, substations, switchgear, cabling systems and motor control systems
  • prepares drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations and circuitry under the direction of electrical engineers and engineering technologists
  • estimates material costs and quantities
  • ensures that designs and finished products are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions
  • collects data, performs complex computations and prepares diagrams
  • assists in testing and commissioning of electrical equipment and installations and in the supervision of operations and maintenance
  • assists with research and experimentation programs

Specialisations:
Electrical Engineering Design Draftsperson
Electrical Engineering Drafting Officer
Relays Draftsperson
Substation Design Draftsperson



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