Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technician Jobs in Australia

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.

• 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