Group
Occupation
381232 Electrical Fitter
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
381232 Electrical Fitter
Fabricates, services and repairs electrical equipment, such as motors, transformers and switchboards. May work on rail signalling infrastructure.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations
- Armature Winder
- Marine Electrician
- Railway Signal Electrician
- Switchboard Builder
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- 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, including energy lockout-tagout procedures