Electrician (General) ANZSCO Code 341111

An expert who installs, tests, fixes, maintains, and adjusts electrical machinery, wiring, and control systems is known as an electrician (general). Electricians work in a variety of locations, including homes, factories, construction sites, and buildings. They use multiple tools, follow wiring plans and ensure safety compliance. To work in this field, they often require a qualification of III in electrotechnology or apprenticeships under more experienced electricians. General electricians install, test, connect, commission, maintain, and modify electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.

Occupation Descriptions

Electrical equipment, wiring, and control systems are installed, tested, connected, commissioned, maintained, and modified by general electricians.

Their job involves:

To establish operating procedures and sequences, assess the load needs for electrical wiring in structures and premises through codes, specifications, diagrams, and blueprints.
Establishing installation reference points and taking measurements.
Choosing, chopping, joining, and attaching wire and cable to connectors and terminals.
Test instruments for electronics and electrical systems are used to locate and identify issues.
Fixing and swapping out damaged components and wiring.
Single- and three-phase electrical switchboard installation and placement.
Connecting power supplies to electrical systems.
Checking the circuit’s continuity.
Installing, evaluating, and modifying the mechanical and electrical components of lifts.
Setting up, testing, and turning on solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants.

How will I be assessed?

Stage 1

Documentary Evidence Assessment

We will examine your supporting documentation to ensure it satisfies the training and employment standards and demonstrates your proficiency as an electrician (general).

Below is information regarding the documentation, training, and employment requirements:

Download the Evidence Guide to find out what evidence you must provide with your application.
Please refer to the Pathway 1 Employment Experience Guidelines for details regarding the employment experience criteria for a Pathway 1 application.
Please read the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide if you are applying for a Pathway 2 examination.

Find information about evaluation for your particular occupation in addition to these guides:

Pathway 1 Technical Assessment Guide
Practical Experience Summary

Stage 2

Technical Assessment

After passing Stage 1, you’ll need to finish a technical evaluation.

For additional details about the technical assessment, refer to the Pathway 1 Technical Assessment Guide and the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.

Stage 3

Practical Assessment

If you pass Stage 2, you will be evaluated by an assessor through a Practical Assessment, in which you will carry out a number of tasks based on the workplace that showcase your trade knowledge.

See the Technical Assessment Guide for additional details regarding the Practical Assessment.

What skills and knowledge do I need?

This job requires the UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician qualification. In order to receive this certification, you will need to prove that you are proficient in the following competency units. A subset of the knowledge and abilities needed in Australian businesses are defined in each unit of competency.

Core Units

Code	Title
HLTAID009	Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
UETDRRF004	Perform rescue from a live LV panel*
UEECD0007	Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0016	Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work*
UEECD0019	Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components*
UEECD0020	Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment*
UEECD0044	Solve problems in multiple path circuits*
UEECD0046	Solve problems in single path circuits*
UEECD0051	Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications*
UEECO0023	Participate in electrical work and competency development activities
UEEEL0003	Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations*
UEEEL0005	Develop and connect electrical control circuits*
UEEEL0008	Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls*
UEEEL0009	Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls*
UEEEL0010	Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits
UEEEL0012	Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories*
UEEEL0014	Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits*
UEEEL0018	Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations*
UEEEL0019	Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines*
UEEEL0020	Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits*
UEEEL0021	Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices*
UEEEL0023	Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits*
UEEEL0024	Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines*
UEEEL0025	Test and connect transformers*
UEEEL0039	Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations*
UEEEL0047	Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies*
UEERE0001	Apply environmentally sustainable procedures in the energy sector

Elective Units

Code	Title
Option 1 – Voice and data communications
UEEDV0005	Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services
UEEDV0008	Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling*
Option 2 – Electrical installations
UEEEL0049	Install and maintain emergency safety systems*
UEEEL0076	Inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting systems
UEEEL0075	Inspect, test and maintain emergency alarm systems and equipment*
UEECO0002	Maintain documentation
Option 3 – Electrical control
UEEIC0047	Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals
UEEIC0002	Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
UEEIC0013	Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers*

Get Free Consultation

You must show proficiency in both the core and one group of elective courses.

Note: indicates the presence of a prerequisite for a unit.

The units HLTAID009 and UETDRRF004 must be finished in Australia as they have yet to be assessed.

How to Apply

If you work as a tradesperson, someone who has experience in your field and is familiar with your qualifications will evaluate your skills and knowledge. As Australia’s top trade assessment organization, VETASSES can evaluate 27 distinct trade occupations.

Step 1

Verify if you are qualified to apply for a Trade Skills Evaluation.

Step 2

Recognize the Evaluation Procedure

Step 3

Verify the kind of proof that you could be required to submit.

Step 4

Find out how much your trade skills assessment will cost upfront.

Step 5

Apply now.