Electrical Trades Assistant

An Electrical Trades Assistant installs and maintains a range of electrical systems or equipment. You might locate and diagnose electrical faults or design electrical systems for new building projects. Electrical Trades Assistants might also perform scheduled servicing when required. You may specialise in residential work or focus on larger commercial or industrial systems.

Electrical Trades Assistants should be safety-focused and able to follow correct procedures. It’s important you can communicate well and work as part of a team. Electrical Trades Assistants must have strong technical skills and be able to use their abilities in a range of circumstances.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a electrical trades assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
UEE22020

Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$0 - $8,583
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE20520

Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair

On Campus
6 - 24 months
$0 - $1,916
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE40720

Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications

Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $17,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Trades Assistant
UEE10120

Certificate I in ElectroComms Skills

On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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