§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

building electrician

Building electricians install and maintain electricity cables and other electrical infrastructure in buildings.

Description

Building electricians install and maintain electricity cables and other electrical infrastructure in buildings. They make sure installed electrical equipment is isolated and presents no fire hazards. They understand existing situations and make improvements if called for.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

electricity electrical wiring plans building systems monitoring technology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

solar panel mounting systems artificial lighting systems energy performance of buildings electronics electromechanics automation technology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

inspect construction supplies use measurement instruments inspect electrical supplies splice cable install electricity sockets use safety equipment in construction install electrical and electronic equipment test electronic units work ergonomically react to events in time-critical environments follow health and safety procedures in construction test procedures in electricity transmission use precision tools install electric switches resolve equipment malfunctions

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