Occupation

313232 Electrical Engineering Technician

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

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