Automotive Electricians are excluded from this minor group. Automotive Electricians are included in Occupation 351231 Automotive Electrician.

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Electrical Linesworker (Distribution)
• Electrical Linesworker (Transmission)
• Railway Traction Line Worker
• Technical Cable Jointer

• Installs and maintains distribution overhead and underground conductors and cables, low voltage overhead services, poles, structures and hardware
• Installs cable joints in underground conduits and trenches
• Performs routine maintenance of overhead and underground power lines, cables and auxiliary equipment
• Identifies and diagnoses faults and solves problems in the distribution and underground networks
• Inspects and tests cables and cable joints to identify faults and determine repair or replacement needs
• Selects and prepares cables, connectors and other material for cable jointing
• Terminates cables by connecting them to electrical equipment and overhead lines
• May operate heavy plant equipment such as elevated work platforms and portable equipment such as hydraulic drills
• May undertake substation installation and maintenance, and specialised testing and revenue meter installation

Automotive Electricians are excluded from this unit group. Automotive Electricians are included in Occupation 351231 Automotive Electrician.

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Electrical Fitters, Industrial Electricians, hot water solar system installers and electrical trades assistants are excluded from this occupation. Electrical Fitters are included in Occupation 381232 Electrical Fitter. Industrial Electricians are included in Occupation 381233 Industrial Electrician. Hot water solar system installers are included in Occupation 363131 Plumber (General). Electrical trades assistants are included in Occupation 899933 Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant.

• Electrical Contractor
• Electrical Mechanic

• Commercial Electrician
• Construction Electrician
• Fire Protection Electrician
• Renewable Energy Systems Installer (Solar Installer)

• Interprets and uses technical drawings, circuit wiring and mechanical diagrams, equipment and cable/connection schedules and manuals to undertake electrical wiring work
• Installs, repairs, maintains and tests electrical and electrotechnology systems and equipment, including wiring, switches, outlets, circuit breakers, transformers and lighting fixtures
• Measures and lays out electrical installation sequences
• Selects, cuts and connects wire and cables to circuit breakers, transformers or other electrical components in residential and commercial settings
• Connects electrical systems to power supply
• Tests continuity, resistance and compliance to standards of electrical circuits

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Armature Winder
• Marine Electrician
• Railway Signal Electrician
• Switchboard Builder

• Carries out electrical fitting and assembling works, including placing, aligning and adjusting for heavy current equipment and machines, or fabricates parts for such equipment
• Installs, modifies or repairs electrical machines and equipment, such as motor starters, motors, controllers, switchgear, switchboards, busbars, transformers, control panels and defence systems
• Interprets and uses electrical specifications, wiring and circuit diagrams, plant schematics, schedules and specifications to undertake electrical wiring work associated with assembling, maintaining, terminating or altering the wiring between electrical components within plant or machinery
• Inspects, tests, commissions, maintains and services electrical systems, machines, equipment and components
• Installs and maintains meters, instruments, relays and protection equipment
• Performs isolations - energy lock out/tag out procedures

Registration or licensing is required.

• Industrial Maintenance Electrician
• Mining Electrician

• Installs, connects and maintains electrical control systems in industrial facilities
• Diagnoses, fault finds and repairs industrial electrical systems
• Performs service and maintenance on electrical systems and equipment in industrial facilities for compliance with safety standards and regulations
• Interprets and uses technical drawings, circuit wiring and mechanical diagrams, equipment and cable/connection schedules and manuals to undertake electrical wiring work in industrial settings
• Collaborates with engineers and other professionals to plan and execute industrial electrical projects

Registration or licensing is required.

• Lift Electrician
• Lift Technician

• Installs and commissions new lift equipment, including cables, counterweights, pumps, motor foundations, and safety and control devices
• Tests and adjusts assemblies, including cables, wiring and electric controls, and adjusts safety devices such as brakes and speed governors
• Diagnoses and repairs faults in lift motors, brakes, switches and electrical and electronic control systems
• Performs routine maintenance and servicing of lifts and escalators
• Replaces worn or faulty parts in lift equipment
• Responds to emergency call-outs to repair lift equipment

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Mechanical Services Plumbers are excluded from this unit group. Mechanical Services Plumbers are included in Occupation 363933 Mechanical Services Plumber.

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Mechanical Services Plumbers are excluded from this occupation. Mechanical Services Plumbers are included in Occupation 363933 Mechanical Services Plumber.

• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

• Installs air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment in industrial, commercial and domestic settings
• Assembles components and parts to construct air conditioning and refrigeration systems
• Repairs and maintains air conditioning and refrigeration components such as compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators and pumps
• Repairs and maintains air conditioning and refrigeration lines used for refrigerant, liquids and gases in the air conditioning, heating or cooling process
• Tests operational air conditioning and refrigeration systems to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance
• Fills systems with gas or fluid to check for leaks, and removes gas and fluids with vacuum pumps
• Recovers and fills refrigerant in air conditioning and refrigeration systems

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Communication Information Systems Sailor (Navy)
• Operator Specialist Communications (Army)
• Communications and Information Systems Controller (Air Force)

• Receives and transmits radio messages using morse code, voice and radio teletype
• Monitors and maintains radio equipment
• Follows established procedures and protocols for radio communication
• Maintains communication with other operators, and provides information and assistance to personnel to relay messages accurately and efficiently
• Maintains confidentiality and security of sensitive information transmitted over the radio, and keeps accurate records of all radio communications

• Audiovisual Technician
• Fire Alarm Technician
• Home Theatre Technician
• Security Technician
• Video Technician

• Installs, calibrates and adjusts electronic equipment and systems to meet required standards
• Tests and troubleshoots electronic equipment and systems to identify and resolve faults
• Repairs and replaces faulty components and parts in electronic equipment and systems
• Maintains and services electronic equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Electronic Technician (Navy)
• Communications Electronic Technician (Air Force)

• Installs and commissions complex electronic instruments and control systems for monitoring, controlling and automating processes
• Modifies and upgrades existing electronic instruments and control systems
• Performs routine maintenance and inspections, including diagnosing, troubleshooting faults, calibrating and testing
• Repairs and replaces faulty components in electronic instruments and control systems

• Photocopier Technician
• Printer Technician

• Examines and tests electronic office equipment such as multifunction devices, printers and photocopiers, to diagnose and troubleshoot issues
• Installs new equipment and performs routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance
• Repairs electronic office equipment by replacing faulty, worn or defective components and wiring
• Provides technical support, training and assistance to users of electronic office equipment
• Keeps records of maintenance and repair activities for electronic office equipment
• Orders and maintains inventory of spare parts and supplies for electronic office equipment

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

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

• Installs and connects cables to distribution frames, cabinets and other telecommunications equipment
• Identifies, locates and rectifies faults in data and telecommunications cable installations
• Sets up and configures data communication systems, local area networks and wireless communication networks

• Fibre Optic Cable Hauler
• Fibre Optic Cable Splicer
• Fibre Optics Technician

• Inspects and tests telecommunications cables to identify faults and determine repair requirements
• Locates and excavates cable faults using appropriate tools and equipment
• Joins and terminates copper and fibre optic cables using appropriate connectors and splicing techniques
• Installs and repairs underground pipes and trenches to accommodate telecommunications cables
• Installs and repairs overhead systems for telecommunications cables
• Tests and measures cable performance using specialised equipment

• Operator Bearer Systems (Army)

• Installs and maintains external telecommunication equipment such as aerial lines, conduits and underground cables
• Repairs and replaces damaged or faulty telecommunication equipment
• Installs and maintains radio and mobile phone antennae
• Tests and troubleshoots telecommunication equipment to identify and resolve issues
• Performs routine maintenance on telecommunication equipment
• Works at heights on a range of telecommunications structures, such as poles, towers and masts

• Communications Technician

• Technician Telecommunication Systems (Army)

• Installs telecommunications equipment and appliances in homes, businesses, telephone exchanges and other network sites
• Diagnoses and locates equipment faults, and adjusts, replaces or repairs telecommunications equipment
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on telecommunications equipment and appliances
• Configures and programs telecommunications equipment and appliances according to specifications
• Provides technical support and assistance to customers and end-users of telecommunications equipment and appliances