TRA help please - electrical mechanic
 

Hi guys,

My name is Gav and I just moved out to Oz and am currently living in Sydney.

I am just filling in the TRA application forms and am wondering which occupation to apply under in order to be classed as an electrical mechanic;

Electrician:Special Class or General electrician

I am confident I have the relevant skills and experience to be classed as an electrical mechanic but cant find the difference between the two occupations.

Any help is appreciated!

Re: TRA help please - electrical mechanic
 

Alright Gav Larrrrrrrrrrrr

Sorry bet you aint heard that before hey ???

Anyway Special Class :
This is a list of duties that the TRA consider a Special Class Electrician to carry out on a daily basis.
4311-13 Electrician (Special Class)
Services and repairs intricate and complex electrical or electronic circuitry.
Tasks Include:
diagnoses and repairs faults in electrical circuitry which is of a complex nature
analyses drawings and specifications to determine sequences and methods of operation
uses electrical and electronic test instruments to trace faults
dismantles units, repairs or replaces defective components and re-assembles them
test-operates and monitors the performance of systems, and adjusts settings
records causes of malfunctioning and action taken
may service and repair circuitry in prototype and other non-standard units
may service and repair components of electrical equipment powered by hydraulic, pneumatic or other non-electrical energy sources

And General :

4311-11
General Electrician
Electrical Fitter
Electrical Mechanic
Electrician

Installs, tests, connects, commissions, maintains and modifies electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:
examines wiring diagrams and installation areas to plan layout of wiring systems
responds to break downs, diagnoses and repairs electrical systems and ancillary equipment
positions and installs electrical switchboards
installs sheathed cables
measures, cuts and installs plastic conduit and pulls wires through
splices, twists and solders wires and applies tape or terminal caps
connects installed wires to circuit breakers, transformers, timers and other electrical equipment
installs and connects items such as switches, lighting fixtures and earthing systems
connects electrical systems to power supply
tests continuity of circuit
may install, modify, maintain and repair electrical equipment such as storage heaters, water heaters, lighting, motors, electric signs or switchboards

Take your pick !


HTH Gav



Love...... Smithy ;)

Re: TRA help please - electrical mechanic
 

cheers smithy!

Havnt heard that before no. Presume I'm gonna be hearing it more...

Cheers for the info. I take it I should include all of those tasks in my reference.

Hoping to complete the forms tomorrow and get them off asap.

Thanks again!

Re: TRA help please - electrical mechanic
 

Yeah suppose not that funny unless you into a bit of Gavin & Stacey :thumbsup:

Not sure how / If it works that way when you are in OZ but i have had to include them in my application aswell as supplementry evidence to support all the claims.
Have a look through this thread

Regards

Dougie :)

Re: TRA help please - electrical mechanic
 

are you applying to TRA for a skills assessment for a visa, or for an artc certificate?

if its the artc then you just have to decide if you are electrical mechanic or electrical fitter.

lee.