Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians assist in electrical engineering research, design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation and maintenance of equipment, facilities and distribution systems.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

#### In Australia:

- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

**Tasks include:**

- preparing drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations and circuitry - assisting Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists in design and layout of electrical installations and circuitry on substations, switchgear, cabling systems and motor control systems - collecting data, performing tests and complex calculations, graphing results, and preparing charts and tabulations - estimating materials costs and quantities - inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications and regulations - assembling, installing, testing, calibrating, modifying and repairing electrical equipment and installations to conform with regulations and safety requirements - undertaking electrical workshop functions such as installing assemblies for protection relays, metering and indicating devices - assisting with research and experimentation programs