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72200.00 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)

Electricians (except industrial and power system) lay out, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in buildings and other structures. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Apprentice electrician
  • Building construction electrician
  • Construction electrician
  • Construction electrician apprentice
  • Domestic and rural electrician
  • Electrician

Core competencies

  • Setting Up to plan layout of electrical wiring and fixtures prior to installation to ensure safe installation and compliance with safety regulations
  • Repairing and Troubleshooting to ensure complex electrical systems operate safely and efficiently by identifying faults or wiring problems and replacing components
  • Gross Body Equilibrium to prevent falls or accidents, especially when working on ladders, elevated platforms or reaching for electrical fixtures
  • Near Vision to accurately identify colours, read labels and discern fine details to properly install, repair or troubleshoot electrical systems
  • Attention to Detail to closely read circuit diagrams to determine electrical layouts for new or existing installation
  • Knowledge in Electrical and Electronics to understand how to interpret technical drawings, safely handle electrical equipment and implement efficient wiring layouts

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations
  • Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors
  • Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment
  • Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels
  • Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits
  • Test continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, following installation, replacement or repair
  • Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical and electronic systems and remove and replace faulty components
  • Connect electrical power to audio and visual communication equipment, signalling devices and heating and cooling systems
  • Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.

Additional information

  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Electrical mechanics (72422)
  • Industrial electricians (72201)
  • Power system electricians (72202)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

Sub-major group

722 – Technical electrical trades

Minor group

7220 – Technical electrical trades and electrical power line and telecommunications workers

Unit group

72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)

Occupational profile

72200.00 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)

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