// Unit group · 3113

Electrical Engineering Technicians

Electrical engineering technicians perform technical tasks to aid in electrical engineering research and in the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, facilities and distribution systems.

3 Technicians and Associate Professionals / 31 Science and Engineering Associate Professionals / 311 Physical and Engineering Science Technicians / All level 4

// Working conditions

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// Hand tools

  1. 1General Hand Tool Operation
  2. 2Non-sparking tools
  3. 3Pliers and Wire Cutters
  4. 4Screwdrivers
  5. 5Wrenches

providing technical assistance in research on and development of electrical equipment and facilities, or testing prototypes

designing and preparing blueprints of electrical installations and circuitry according to the specifications given

preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for manufacture and installation, according to the specifications given

monitoring technical aspects of the manufacture, installation, utilization, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations

planning installation methods, checking completed installation for safety and controls or undertaking the initial running of the new electrical equipment or systems

assembling, installing, testing, calibrating, modifying and repairing electrical equipment and installations to conform with regulations and safety requirements.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Electrical engineering technician
- Electric power transmission engineering technician

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Electronics engineering technician -3114
- Power production plant operator – 3131
- Electrical mechanic - 7412

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