Electrician

An Electrician carries out repairs and servicing on a range of electrical equipment or systems. You might install new electrical work or diagnose problems with existing systems. An Electrician, or General Electrician, often performs testing to check for safety or to check for faults. You might specialise in residential electrical work or work in an industrial setting.

Electricians should have strong observational skills and excellent attention to detail. You must be a good problem solver and be able to adapt your skills to suit various circumstances. Electricians should be safety focused and must be able to follow correct procedures during their work. You should be a good communicator and be able to work as part of a team.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $93,600
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a electrician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
UEE30820

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 years
$0 - $28,030
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Wiring Standards: AS/NZS 3000:2018 (Australia and New Zealand Only)

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM31219

Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician

Apprenticeship, On Campus
4 years
$0 - $2,338
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPCWHS1001

Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPCCCM3001

Operate Elevated Work Platforms up to 11 Metres

On Campus
1 - 2 days
$0 - $2,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRMP004

Perform Elevated Work Platform Controlled Descent Escape

On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10809NAT

Course in Electrician - Minimum Australian Context Gap

On Campus, Online
2 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
DEFWHS010

Identify Confined Space

Blended
4 days
$250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RIIWHS204E

Work Safely at Heights

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEEEL0002

Apply Currency of Safe Working Practices and Compliance Verification of Electrical Installations

Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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