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Electrical and Electronic Trades

Job holders in this group perform a variety of electrical and electronic occupations.

Daily Tasks

  • Locates and repairs faults to lines and ancillary equipment.
  • Connects cables to test equipment and tests for balance, resistance, insulation and any defects.
  • Connects and installs transformers, fuse gear, lightning arrestors, aircraft warning lights, cable boxes and other equipment.
  • Assists with the erection of wood poles or steel towers to carry overhead lines.
  • Removes protective sheath from wires and cables and connects by brazing, soldering or crimping and applies conductor insulation and protective coverings.
  • Places prepared parts and sub-assemblies in position, checks their alignment and secures with hand tools to install x-ray and medical equipment, aircraft instruments and other electronic equipment.
  • Examines drawings, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine appropriate methods and sequence of operations.

£25,542

Entry Level Salary

£40,101.37

Average Salary

£60,495.93

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

116

Past two years

58

This year

389

7 year projection

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

1%

Level 1

3%

Level 2

10%

Level 3

31%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

21%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

28%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

5%

Level 8 (Doctorate)

2%

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