building electrician

Code 7411.1.1

Building electricians install and maintain electricity cables and other electrical infrastructure in buildings. They make sure installed electrical equipment is isolated and presents no fire hazards. They understand existing situations and make improvements if called for.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • electricity
  • electrical wiring plans
  • building systems monitoring technology

Skills and competences

  • splice cable
  • inspect construction supplies
  • inspect electrical supplies
  • install electricity sockets
  • install electrical and electronic equipment
  • install electric switches
  • test procedures in electricity transmission
  • resolve equipment malfunctions
  • follow health and safety procedures in construction
  • work ergonomically
  • use safety equipment in construction
  • test electronic units

Transversal competences

  • react to events in time-critical environments
  • use precision tools
  • use measurement instruments

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences