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Unit Group

3812 Electricians

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

3812 Electricians

Design, assemble, install, test, commission, diagnose, maintain and repair electrical networks, systems, circuits, equipment, components, appliances and facilities for industrial, commercial and domestic purposes, and service and repair lifts, escalators and related equipment.

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

OSCA skill level

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

Subcategories

381231 Electrician (General)
381232 Electrical Fitter
381233 Industrial Electrician
381234 Lift Mechanic