4311-13 Electrician (Special Class)

Services and repairs intricate and complex electrical or electronic circuitry.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

• diagnoses and repairs faults in electrical circuitry which is of a complex nature
• analyses drawings and specifications to determine sequences and methods of operation
• uses electrical and electronic test instruments to trace faults
• dismantles units, repairs or replaces defective components and re-assembles them
• test-operates and monitors the performance of systems, and adjusts settings
• records causes of malfunctioning and action taken
• may service and repair circuitry in prototype and other non-standard units
• may service and repair components of electrical equipment powered by hydraulic, pneumatic or other non-electrical energy sources