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3132 Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

3132 Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

Support and assist Engineering Professionals in the design, testing, analysis and assembly of electrical systems.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

313231 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson

Prepares detailed drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry in support of Electrical Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Electrical Engineering Design Draftsperson
  • Electrical Engineering Detail Draftsperson
  • Electrical Engineering Drafting Officer
  • Relays Draftsperson
  • Substation Design Draftsperson

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Prepares detailed drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations and circuitry
  • Collaborates with Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists to ensure the accuracy of electrical drawings and plans
  • Uses CAD software to create and modify electrical drawings and plans
  • Conducts site visits to gather information and measurements for electrical installations
  • Calculates and determines dimensions, materials and specifications for electrical installations and circuitry
  • Inspects electrical designs for compliance with design specifications and government regulations
Occupation

313232 Electrical Engineering Technician

Supports and assists Electrical Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists in the design, testing, maintenance and modification of electrical systems, prepares charts and tabulations, and assists in cost estimation.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative title

  • Electrical Engineering Technical Officer

Specialisations

  • Electrical Estimator
  • Electrical Instrument Technician

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Supports and assists Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists in designing and developing electrical systems
  • Installs, commissions, tests, monitors, repairs and maintains electrical systems, ensuring systems are in line with relevant safety regulations
  • Assists in estimating material costs and quantities for electrical work in industrial or commercial sectors to support engineering teams
  • Ensures relevant documentation is up to date, including the writing of service reports for electrical systems
  • Collects data, conducts tests and reports on test results utilising various formats, including the use of CAD, graphs, charts, tabulations and calculations for clarity