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Career Perks
- Average salary: $100,000
- Stability
- Growth opportunities
Electrician
Give your career an electrifying start
If you’re hardwired to install and fix electrical equipment, this is your dream job.
An electrician’s day can be diverse and exciting as they work across jobs in industrial, commercial and residential settings while installing, testing, connecting and maintaining electrical equipment, wiring and systems.
You could be installing wiring systems in a new home one day, and diagnosing and fixing electrical problems in existing buildings the next. Either way, this is just the spark you need to give your career a boost.
*Salaries are a guide based on industry averages as of 2024.
Tradie Tasks
- Install wiring systems in buildings, including running wires through walls, ceilings, and floors to connect electrical outlets, switches, and fixtures
- Install electrical components such as switchboards, circuit breakers, switches, outlets, and light fixtures
- Test electrical systems using specialised tools to check voltage, current, and resistance levels to ensure that they are working properly and are safe to use
- Perform regular maintenance on electrical systems to diagnose and repair problems, such as malfunctioning outlets, faulty wiring, and circuit breaker issues.
Tradie Tale
Jarrod traded up from apprentice to electrician.
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