Electricians Select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises.

Responsibilities may include:

•Reading electrical, architectural and mechanical diagrams, drawings or specifications to determine the requirements of a task

•Planning wiring systems layout

•Testing, locating and repairing electrical malfunctions

•Installing electrical and electronic control systems and insulated cables

•Installing electrical equipment such as storage heaters, water heaters, electrical signs, switchboards and motors

•assembling and fabricating electrical and electronic components and appliances