Electrical Installations
Designing and installing electrical systems in all types of commercial, residential, and industrial projects, while carrying out maintenance and repairs safely and quickly.
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Why is this skill important?
Where ever people live and work, electricians are needed. You can expect to work in homes, offices, factories and even farms, sometimes designing and installing new systems and at others, carrying out maintenance and repairs.
The electrician is expected to design and plan systems, then install them and make sure they are working properly. Often they will work as part of a bigger project both in homes or industry.
Other skills include diagnosing faults, understanding automated systems and knowing relevant industry standards. Given the risks associated with electricity, offering a safe and reliable service to customers is paramount.
Could this skill be for you?
If you like:
- Making things
- Complex problems
- Using tools
- Working as a team
You should also take a look at:
- Construction and Building Technology
The Challenge
Important elements of the challenge include:
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A detailed plan is made of the electrical installation project.
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Contestants must show they understand the different components needed for a wiring system.
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It is important to know all the different tools used in installing systems and how they should be used.
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Judges expect to see a completed project that has been tested to see that it is working properly and is safe to use.
