Electrical trade assistant, Kaiāwhina ringarehe hiko
Also known as
- Electrical worker, electrical assistant
Electrical trade assistants do basic electrical work to help electricians and other technicians.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $29
Most common
$35
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Electrical trade assistants
- usually work regular business hours but may work overtime
- usually work in factories, workshops, offices, homes or ships
- may work in hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- help install electrical wiring and equipment
- inspect electrical systems for problems
- repair basic electrical faults
- test electrical equipment to ensure safety
- thread cables through pipes and walls
- measure materials for electrical installations
- drill holes for electrical wiring
- cut metal parts for installations
- clean tools and electrical work areas
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become an electrical trade assistant and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- a Trainee Limited Certificate from the Electrical Workers Registration Board
- to do an apprenticeship in electrical engineering
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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