What does an Electrician do?
Electricians design, install, repair, test and maintain electrical equipment and wiring systems on construction sites, private homes, industrial plants, offices and anywhere requiring electrical maintenance.
Their job is to keep fixtures, fittings, appliances, equipment and electric networks connected to a power source safely and securely.
Career Opportunities for Electricians
Electricians are in-demand tradespeople:
- Install and maintain electrical systems in new homes and office buildings.
- Work on mine sites across WA, where uninterrupted power is crucial to operation.
- Be on call day and night to provide emergency electrical solutions.
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- Apprenticeship Duration 4 years, full time
- FUTURE DEMAND* Moderate to Strong
- Average salary* $1,749 per week, full-time (post-qualification)
- Skill Level * High
*Disclaimer: Data sourced from the Australian Government’s Your Career website and is updated periodically. Accuracy and currency are not guaranteed – please refer to the source (www.yourcareer.gov.au) for the latest information.
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Beneficial Skills & Attributes
You will need:
- Mathematical proficiency.
- An eye for detail to interpret drawing, design specifications, and instructions.
- Good vision and hand-eye coordination.
- To be technically minded, precise, and enjoy practical, hands-on work.
- Good stamina – you’ll be on your feet a lot.
Key Job Expertise
You will learn how to:
- Read and interpret complex instructions.
- Splice and connect wire to fixtures.
- Connect electrical equipment to power supplies.
- Test and troubleshoot circuits.
- Pull wire through conduits and walls.
- Diagnose electrical problems – and identify how to fix them.
Education & Training Requirements
You’ll undertake a four-year apprenticeship, during which you’ll begin formal training with an employer, supplemented with training from a Registered Training Organisation, and spend your time working and learning practical skills on the job. When you finish, you’ll have a nationally recognised qualification you can take anywhere.
Delivery Location
As an apprentice, you will also complete off-site training at one of our locations or another RTO, depending on your individual circumstances.
Fees & Charges
This program is funded by the Department of Training and Workforce Development through ‘Jobs and Skills WA’.
The student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as Student Service and Resource fees.
Until 31 December 2025 this course comes under the Lower Fees, Local Skills Initiative.
This means the course tuition fees have been cut in half!
Find out more about the initiative:
jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/skillsready
The WA Government fees policy is available here:
wa.gov.au/government/publications/vocational-education-and-training-fees-and-charges-policy
Units of Competency
For an up-to-date list of the units of competency students need to complete during their Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, visit:
Completion
Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a Nationally Accredited Certificate.
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