Electricians and Electrical Fitters
About this career
£34,942
Median salary
New workers start around £20,681.45. Normal pay is £34,942 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £50,945.89.
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Jobs
Subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Maths, Further Maths, Physics, English Literature and Spanish.
About this career
- Examines electrical plant or machinery, domestic appliances and other electrical assembly for faults using test equipment and replaces worn parts and faulty wiring.
- Installs electrical plant, machinery and other electrical fixtures and appliances such as fuse boxes, generators, light sockets etc..
- Assembles parts and sub-assemblies using hand tools and by brazing, riveting or welding.
- Cuts, bends and installs electrical conduit.
- Selects, cuts and lays wires and connects to sockets, plugs or terminals by crimping, soldering, brazing or bolting.
- Examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to determine the method and sequence of operations.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
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Critical Thinking
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Reading Comprehension
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Writing
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Speaking
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Monitoring
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Active Listening
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Active Learning
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Learning Strategies
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Mathematics
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