electrician

Electricians fit and repair electrical circuits and wiring systems. They also install and maintain electrical equipment and machinery. This work can be performed indoors as well as outdoors, in nearly every type of facility.

Alternative Labels

electrical installer

electrical maintenance technician

electrical maintenance worker

electrical services installer

electrical systems installer

electrical worker

electrician

installation electrician

maintenance electrician

wireman

wirewoman

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- building electrician

- electric meter technician

- event electrician

- solar energy technician

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

bind wire follow health and safety procedures in construction inspect electrical supplies install electric switches install electrical and electronic equipment install electricity sockets install lightning protection system keep records of work progress maintain electrical equipment react to events in time-critical environments resolve equipment malfunctions splice cable test electrical equipment use measurement instruments use precision tools use safety equipment in construction work in a construction team

Essential Knowledge

building systems monitoring technology electrical testing methods electrical wiring plans electricity

Optional Skills and Competences

answer requests for quotation assemble electrical components assemble electronic units calculate needs for construction supplies cut wall chases inspect construction supplies install circuit breakers install smart devices maintain electronic equipment measure electrical characteristics order construction supplies process incoming construction supplies program firmware read standard blueprints repair wiring replace defect components solder electronics strip wire troubleshoot use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs use sander use specialised tools in electric repairs write inspection reports write records for repairs

Optional Knowledge

artificial lighting systems automation technology control systems electrical wire accessories electrical wiring diagrams electromechanics electronics energy performance of buildings solar panel mounting systems

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4910419f-b4af-4f59-b544-9dbebc8a74f0

Status

released

Occupations

electrician

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI