electrician
Electricians fit and repair electrical circuits and wiring systems. They also install and maintain electrical equipment and machinery. This work can be performed indoors as well as outdoors, in nearly every type of facility.
Also called: installation electrician, electrical services installer, wirewoman, electrical maintenance technician, maintenance electrician, electrical systems installer, electrical maintenance worker, wireman
- 21
- essential skills
- 34
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 7411
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- building electricianWhat changes?14 skills in common
- industrial electricianWhat changes?14 skills in common
- domestic electricianWhat changes?13 skills in common
- electrical supervisor9 skills in common
- electrical mechanic8 skills in common
- security alarm technician7 skills in common
- smart home installer7 skills in common
- heating and ventilation service installer6 skills in common
Essential skills
21- bind wire
- building systems monitoring technology
- electrical testing methods
- electrical wiring plans
- electricity
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- inspect electrical supplies
- install electric switches
- install electrical and electronic equipment
- install electricity sockets
- install lightning protection system
- keep records of work progress
- maintain electrical equipment
- react to events in time-critical environments
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- splice cable
- test electrical equipment
- use measurement instruments
- use precision tools
- use safety equipment in construction
- work in a construction team
Optional skills
34- answer requests for quotation
- artificial lighting systems
- assemble electrical components
- assemble electronic units
- automation technology
- calculate needs for construction supplies
- control systems
- cut wall chases
- electrical wire accessories
- electrical wiring diagrams
- electromechanics
- electronics
- energy performance of buildings
- inspect construction supplies
- install circuit breakers
- install smart devices
- maintain electronic equipment
- measure electrical characteristics
- order construction supplies
- process incoming construction supplies
- program firmware
- provide power connection from bus bars
- read standard blueprints
- repair wiring
- replace defect components
- solar panel mounting systems
- solder electronics
- strip wire
- troubleshoot
- use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs
- use sander
- use specialised tools in electric repairs
- write inspection reports
- write records for repairs
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