Why Electrician

The career pathways for electricians in Tasmania are varied and exciting with opportunities to learn and earn more throughout your career. No two days are ever the same.

Electricians play a vital role in the Tasmanian construction industry with more than 4400 licenced in Tasmania.

Electricians are always in demand on buildings sites and doing repairs and maintenance in businesses and homes.

Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems, but you can specialise in a variety of areas such as commercial, residential, industrial or renewable energy.

When qualified and licenced, you can work with new and emerging technologies such as home and building automation; solar and battery storage; and communications and data cabling.

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When you are a qualified licenced electrician, you can be employed to undertake a variety of work within the scope of your licence. Your qualification is recognised anywhere in Australia and in some countries overseas. You can travel and work at the same time!

Tasmanian Building and Construction Training Board (TBCITB)

Electrician Pathway

Pre-apprenticeship - Certificate II
A great way to improve your chances of securing an apprenticeship is to undertake the Certificate II in Electrotechnology while completing year 11 and 12.

A pre-apprenticeship gives you a head-start on the pathway to an apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship - Certificate III
Apprenticeships are available to anyone with advanced year 10 maths and english. Most successful applicants have recently completed year 12, but apprenticeships are available from year 10 and for mature aged applicants.

Post trade
Become a technical specialist or build on your trade skills to become a designer, estimator, trainer or supervisor.

 

Want to know more?

If you want to start a career in electrical or communications cabling sector, or build on your professional knowledge and skills, start by contacting the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) on www.neca.asn.au or call (03) 6234 3464.

Or download your Build your career - Electrician brochure HERE