About this role
Electricians (General) install, test, connect, commission, maintain and modify electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for an Electrician (General) include:
- examines blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequence and methods of operation
- measures and lays out installation reference points
- selects, cuts and connects wire and cable to terminals and connectors
- uses electrical and electronic test instruments to trace and diagnose faults
- repairs and replaces faulty wiring and defective parts
- positions and installs electrical switchboards
- connects electrical systems to power supply
- tests continuity of circuit.
Courses that can lead to a career as an Electrician (General)
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Learn hands-on trade skills to install and maintain electrical systems. Work with an employer through an apprenticeship and earn while you learn.
- Become an electrician
- Apprenticeship
- On-the-job training
- 4 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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Train as an air-conditioning and refrigeration technician. Learn to install, service and repair systems.
- Become a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic
- Apprenticeship
- On-the-job training
- 4 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- 6 months – 2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- Has entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available