Occupation Description

Prepares drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry, collects data and estimates costs in support of electrical engineers.

Skill Level: -
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include: -

• assists electrical engineers and engineering technologists in the design and layout of electrical installations and circuitry on switchyards, substations, switchgear, cabling systems and motor control systems
• prepares drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations and circuitry under the direction of electrical  engineers and engineering technologists
• estimates material costs and quantities
• ensures that designs and finished products are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions
• collects data, performs complex computations and prepares diagrams
• assists in testing and commissioning of electrical equipment and installations and in the supervision of operations and maintenance
• assists with research and experimentation programs

Specialisations: -
Electrical Engineering Design Draftsperson
Electrical Engineering Drafting  Officer
Relays Draftsperson
Substation Design Draftsperson