Electrician (General) 4311-11
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Job description
Installs, tests, connects, commissions, maintains and modifies electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.
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Skill level
This occupation requires you to have completed formal qualifications achieved through study, training or work experience and is referred to as the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). You need to have attained AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required. For further information on the Australian Qualifications Framework see the AQF website.
See: www.aqf.edu.au/
Note: The AQF does not provide information or advice on skills assessment.
For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration purposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority.
There is a different assessing authority depending on your country of residence.
If your country of residence is one of the following:
- India
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- the Philippines
- the United Kingdom
the assessment authority for your occupation is:
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
VETASSESS is leading a consortium of Australian registered training organisations. Consortium members include Kangan Batman TAFE, Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Victoria University, Swan TAFE, Great Southern TAFE, South West Regional College and Central Gippsland TAFE.
There are three assessment phases:
- a free self-assessment tool for potential applicants to gauge their suitability for the assessment process
- a paper based pre-assessment that would take into account qualifications and work experience in the relevant trade
- a technical interview and in-country practical assessment. A schedule of visits
to each of the five countries is available.
See: www.vetassess.com.au
For more information about having your skills assessed contact VETASSESS.
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
VETASSESS
GPO Box 2752
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Australia
Telephone: 61 3 9655 4801
Fax: 61 3 9654 3385
Email: vetassess@vetassess.com.au
Website: www.vetassess.com.au
Note: VETASSESS may not provide authority to work as a tradesperson. It may be necessary to obtain a licence or registration from a relevant government authority.
If your country of residence is any other country, the assessment authority for your occupation is:
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
You must apply to TRA for assessment of your qualifications and work experience to establish whether you are capable of undertaking the full range of tasks expected of a tradesperson in Australia.
TRA’s uniform assessment criterion requires you to demonstrate skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to an Australian apprenticed-trained tradesperson. If you have no formal training in your trade, substantial work experience may be acceptable.
You must be capable of performing your work in a safe and acceptable manner and demonstrate that you have adequate theoretical knowledge for the occupation.
If you are seeking to have your skills assessed as a supervisor you must first satisfy the assessment requirements for your trade and have been working as a supervisor for three or more years after becoming fully qualified in your trade.
Trades Recognition Australia
PO Box 9879
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Telephone: 61 2 6121 7456
Fax: 61 2 6121 7768
Email: ARTCenquiries@dewr.gov.au
Website: http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Programs/TRA/Pages/default.aspx
Upon arrival in Australia, you may also need to obtain an Australian Recognised Trade Certificate (ARTC) from TRA which confers national recognition of your skills.
Note: The occupation that will be shown on the ARTC is that occupation that best fits your training and experience and may not necessarily match the occupation title you migrated under. You will also need to meet a level of English proficiency appropriate to the occupation.
Trades Recognition Australia
GPO Box 9879
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Australia
Telephone: 61 3 9954 2537 (from overseas) or 1300 360 992 (in Australia)
Fax: 61 3 9954 2588
Email: LTCVIC@dewr.gov.au
Website: http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Programs/TRA/Pages/default.aspx
Please note that the ARTC may not provide authority to work as a tradesperson. It may be necessary to obtain a licence or registration from a relevant government authority.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
Duties and responsibilities of a specific occupation carry different licensing requirements. There are three types of licenses that may be required to practise in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Select from the following state links to find out details of which licenses are required to practice in your state.
New South Wales
Licensing is required for all plumbing/draining/electrical/air conditioning/refrigeration work in NSW.
Office of Fair Trading (OFT)
Home Building Licensing
Website: www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
Victoria
Licensing is required for electrical work.
Energy Safe Victoria
Website: www.esv.vic.gov.au
Plumbing Industry Commission
Website: www.pic.vic.gov.au
Queensland
Licensing is compulsory.
Department of Industrial Relations
Business and Occupational Licensing
Postal Address:
PO Box 820
Lutwyche Qld 4030
Telephone: 61 7 3247 4711 or 1300 650 662
Email: safetyinfo@dir.qld.gov.au
Website: www.dir.qld.gov.au/electricalsafety/
South Australia
Licensing is required for electrical work.
Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
Business & Occupational Services
Level 3, Chesser House, 91 - 97 Grenfell Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address:
GPO Box 1719
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone: 61 8 8204 9696
Website: www.ocba.sa.gov.au
Western Australia
Licensing is required for electrical work.
Electrical Licensing Board
20 Southport Street
West Leederville WA 6007
Telephone: 61 8 9422 5282
Fax: 61 8 9422 5244
Email: energylicensing@docep.wa.gov.au
Website: www.energysafety.wa.gov.au
Tasmania
Licensing is required for electrical work.
Electricity Standards and Safety
Postal Address:
PO Box 56
Rosny Park Tas. 7018
Telephone: 61 3 6233 7851
Email: wstinfo@dier.tas.gov.au
Website: www.wst.tas.gov.au/electricity/node/essetlic.htm
Northern Territory
Licenses are required to handle refrigerant, to complete electrical work as well as to undertake refrigeration and air conditioning work.
Australian Refrigeration Council Limited
Website: www.arctick.org
Electrical Workers and Contractors Licensing Board
Website: www.electricallicensing.nt.gov.au
Australian Capital Territory
Licensing is compulsory.
Building, Electrical and Plumbing Control
Website: www.actpla.act.gov.au
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) New South Wales Chapter
Level 3, 28 Burwood Road
Burwood North NSW 2134
Postal Address:
PO Box 1106
Burwood North NSW 2134
Telephone: 61 2 9744 1099
Fax: 61 2 9744 1830
Email: necansw@neca.asn.au
Website: www.neca.asn.au
Victoria
National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Victoria Chapter
Level 12, 222 Kings Way
South Melbourne Vic. 3205
Telephone: 61 3 9645 5533
Fax: 61 3 9645 5544
Email: necansw@neca.asn.au
Website: www.neca.asn.au
Queensland
National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Queensland Chapter
PO Box 2070
Milton QLD 4064
Telephone:1300 794 846
Fax:1300 369 279
Email: necaq@neca.asn.au
Website: www.neca.asn.au
Queensland Master Builders
417-419 Wickham Terrace
Brisbane Qld 4000
Phone: 61 7 3404 6444
Fax: 61 7 3832 2361
Email: ask@masterbuilders.asn.au
Website: www.masterbuilders.asn.au
South Australia
National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) South Australia Chapter
213 Greenhill Road
Fullarton SA 5063
Postal Address:
PO Box 47
Fullarton SA 5063
Telephone: 61 8 8272 2966
Fax: 61 8 8373 1528
Email: necasa@neca.asn.au
Website: www.neca.asn.au
Master Builders Association of South Australia
Master Builders House
Level 1, 47 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address:
PO Box 10014,
Adelaide SA 5000
Telephone: 61 8 8211 7466
Fax: 61 8 8231 5240
Email: buildsa@mbasa.com.au
Website: www.mbasa.com.au
Western Australia
National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) of Western Australia
22 Prowse St
West Perth WA 6005
Postal Address:
PO Box 401
West Perth WA 6872
Telephone: 61 8 9321 8637
Fax: 61 8 9481 4552
Email ecawa@eca.asn.au
Website: www.eca.asn.au
Master Builders Association of WA
35 Havelock Street, West Perth WA 6005
Postal Address:
PO Box 167
West Perth WA 6872
Telephone: 61 8 9476 9800
Fax: 61 8 9476 9801
Email: mba@mbawa.com
Website: www.mbawa.com
Tasmania
National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Tasmania Chapter
30 Burnett Street
North Hobart Tas. 7001
Postal Address:
PO Box 793
Hobart Tas. 7001
Telephone: 61 3 6236 9290
Fax: 61 3 6231 1278
Email: neca@tcci.com.au
Northern Territory
Territory Construction Association
Lot 1450 Winnellie Road
Winnellie NT 0821
Postal Address:
PO Box 37121
Winnellie NT 0821
Telephone: 61 8 8922 9666
Fax: 61 8 8922 9600
Email: info@tcant.com.au
Website: www.tcant.com.au
Australian Capital Territory
National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Australian Capital Territory Chapter
1/2 Yallourn Street
Fyshwick ACT 2609
Telephone: 61 2 6280 5580
Fax: 61 2 6280 4662
Email: necaact@neca.asn.au
Website: www.neca.asn.au
Master Builder's Association of The ACT
1 Iron Knob St
Fyshwick ACT 2609
Postal Address:
PO Box 1211
Fyshwick ACT 2609
Telephone: 61 2 6280 9119
Fax: 61 2 6280 9118
Email: canberra@mba.org.au
Website: www.mba.org.au