Electrician, Kaimahi hiko
Also known as
- Electrical contractor, electrical worker, electrical fitter, sparky
Electricians test, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.
02:18 mins
Your pay could be
$49K
Lower
$64K to $104K
Most common
$130K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Electricians
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends and be on call
- usually work in buildings and construction sites and may travel locally
- may work at heights and in cramped, dirty and hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be methodical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- repair and install electrical wiring and equipment
- read electrical diagrams and plans
- check for mistakes in diagrams
- safety-test completed work
- keep records of issues and work
- prepare job quotes
- follow safety regulations
- check systems for faults
- give clients advice on electrical solutions
- talk to other contractors about project details
You need to do an apprenticeship and get a qualification to become an electrician.
You need
- to do an apprenticeship in electrical engineering or similar
- a Trainee Limited Certificate from the Electrical Workers Registration Board
You may need
- a driver licence
- to pass a drug test
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Electrical Workers Registration Board
Phone Number,0800 661 000
info@ewrb.govt.nz
http://www.ewrb.govt.nzIf you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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