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