312311 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DRAFTSPERSON
Prepares detailed drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level: 2
Specialisations:
Electrical Engineering Design Draftsperson
Electrical Engineering Detail Draftsperson
Electrical Engineering Drafting Officer
Relays Draftsperson
Substation Design Draftsperson
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: NZ Register 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:
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Preparing drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations and circuitry
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Assisting electrical engineers and engineering technologists in design and layout of electrical installations and circuitry on substations, switchgear, cabling systems and motor control systems
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Collecting data, performing tests and complex calculations, graphing results, and preparing charts and tabulations
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Estimating materials costs and quantities
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Inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications and regulations
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Assembling, installing, testing, calibrating, modifying and repairing electrical equipment and installations to conform with regulations and safety requirements
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Undertaking electrical workshop functions such as installing assemblies for protection relays, metering and indicating devices
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Assisting with research and experimentation programs