Electrical Apprenticeships - Apprenticeship Careers Australia

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Electricians are highly hands-on and are involved in day-to-day work with electrical systems. This may include installing and repairing electrical networks in industrial, domestic and commercial settings. In this role your daily activities will include: testing, repairing, installing and maintaining electrical circuits and wiring.

By starting your electrical apprenticeship you’ll also be involved in:

Reviewing wiring diagrams and blueprints to determine sequences and methods of operation.
Measuring and laying out installation points.
Connecting wires and cables to terminal points and connectors.
Diagnosing and testing wiring faults by using electronic equipment.
Installing electrical switchboards.
Testing circuits.
Testing refrigeration and air-conditioning systems
Testing, adjusting and installing electrical parts within lifts.

Skills You Will Need:

Strong attention to detail
Ability to problem-solve
An eye for detail
A passion for fixing and repairing
An ability to plan

Career options available:

Electronic Equipment Technician: People who are involved in installing, servicing and repairing electronic equipment across domestic industrial and commercial settings. You may work with machines including: televisions, computers, ovens, office equipment or lifts.
Lift mechanic: Electricians who specialise in designing, building, installing, maintaining and repairing lifts and their electrical parts to ensure they function properly and safely.
Automotive electrician: People who install, repair and maintain wiring and electronic components in vehicles.
Cable Joiner: People who are involved in constructing, repairing and maintaining insulated power supply systems and cables in underground pipes, trenches and overhead high voltage supply systems.

Potential entry level qualifications

Certificate II in Electronics
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Cert II in Automotive Electrical Technology
Cert III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Cert IV in Automotive Technology
Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration

Looking to start your career in Electrical Technology?

Apprenticeships and traineeships are a great way to kick-start your career. You get paid on-the-job training, whilst also completing a nationally recognised qualification.

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