installing, maintaining, fitting and adjusting electrical and electronic wiring systems, machinery and equipment
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Electrical and Electronics Trades Workers
Electrical and electronics trades workers install, fit and maintain electrical wiring systems and machinery and other electrical apparatus, electrical transmission and supply lines and cables, and electronic and telecommunications equipment and systems. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level.
The work is carried out by hand and by hand-powered and other tools which are used to reduce the amount of physical effort and time required for specific tasks, as well as to improve the quality of the products. The tasks call for an understanding of the work organisation, the materials and tools used, and the nature and purpose of the final product.
examining blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequences and methods of operation
inspecting and testing electrical and electronic systems, equipment, cables and machinery to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair
installing, maintaining and repairing electrical and telecommunications transmission lines
joining electrical, telecommunications and data cables
maintaining, troubleshooting, fitting, adjusting, testing and repairing electronic equipment such as commercial and office machines and electronic instruments and control systems, computers, telecommunications and data transmission equipment.
Included occupations
Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups:
741 Electrical Equipment Installers and Repairers
742 Electronics and Telecommunications Installers and Repairers