§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

electrician

Electricians fit and repair electrical circuits and wiring systems.

Description

Electricians fit and repair electrical circuits and wiring systems. They also install and maintain electrical equipment and machinery. This work can be performed indoors as well as outdoors, in nearly every type of facility.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

electricity electrical wiring plans building systems monitoring technology electrical testing methods

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

solar panel mounting systems artificial lighting systems energy performance of buildings electronics electromechanics electrical wire accessories control systems electrical wiring diagrams automation technology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use measurement instruments inspect electrical supplies splice cable install electricity sockets install lightning protection system use safety equipment in construction install electrical and electronic equipment test electrical equipment work in a construction team maintain electrical equipment react to events in time-critical environments follow health and safety procedures in construction keep records of work progress bind wire use precision tools install electric switches resolve equipment malfunctions

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)