Occupation

Electrical Engineering Technicians

Electrical Engineering Technicians perform technical tasks to aid in electrical engineering research, and in the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, facilities and distribution systems.

NEC Codes
  • 0712-electricity-and-energy: 0712: Electricity and Energy
  • 0713-electronics-and-automation: 0713: Electronics and Automation
Create electrical schematics
Create electrical schematics

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 16% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop and review technical designs and processes” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 10% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop or evaluate projects or designs” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Analyse operational data
Analyse operational data

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 9% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Use data to inform operational decisions” within the “Data, analytics, and databases” skills cluster family.

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Operate industrial equipment
Operate industrial equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operate production equipment and make products” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems
Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Review technical documents to plan work
Review technical documents to plan work

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Review or prepare research or technical reports” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.

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Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems
Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Design, make or install electrical systems and equipment” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.

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Maintain electronic equipment
Maintain electronic equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Maintain operational records or records systems
Maintain operational records or records systems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Maintain operational and production records” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.

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Document technical design details
Document technical design details

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop and review technical designs and processes” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Test green technologies or processes
Test green technologies or processes

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Design or install sustainable processes and systems” within the “Environmental management” skills cluster family.

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Test products for functionality or quality
Test products for functionality or quality

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect products, equipment or facilities” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Assemble equipment or components
Assemble equipment or components

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Fabricate, assemble or install components” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Update technical knowledge
Update technical knowledge

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake or provide professional skill and knowledge development” within the “Human resources” skills cluster family.

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Plan and manage, and analyse costs and benefits of, proposed designs or projects
Plan and manage, and analyse costs and benefits of, proposed designs or projects

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage operational budgets” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Estimate operational costs
Estimate operational costs

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage operational budgets” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Prepare project budgets
Prepare project budgets

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage operational budgets” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects
Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage construction or production projects” within the “Work activities preparation” skills cluster family.

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Direct industrial production activities
Direct industrial production activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Direct operational or production activities” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Direct quality control activities
Direct quality control activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage services, staff or activities” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Design electrical equipment or systems
Design electrical equipment or systems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Design, make or install electrical systems and equipment” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.

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Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications
Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop or evaluate projects or designs” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Create physical models or prototypes
Create physical models or prototypes

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Design diagrams, models and templates” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Determine operational criteria or specifications
Determine operational criteria or specifications

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.78% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operational specifications design and reporting” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Assemble equipment or components
Assemble equipment or components

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 12% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Fabricate, assemble or install components” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 9% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 8% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop or evaluate projects or designs” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Inspect finished products to locate flaws
Inspect finished products to locate flaws

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect items for damage or defects” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Confer with other staff to resolve design or operational problems
Confer with other staff to resolve design or operational problems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 6% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Communicate and collaborate” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.

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Evaluate the characteristics of green technologies
Evaluate the characteristics of green technologies

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 6% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Design or install sustainable processes and systems” within the “Environmental management” skills cluster family.

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Interpret design or operational test results
Interpret design or operational test results

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operational specifications design and reporting” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Maintain electronic equipment
Maintain electronic equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Design electrical equipment or systems
Design electrical equipment or systems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Design, make or install electrical systems and equipment” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.

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Test green technologies or processes
Test green technologies or processes

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Design or install sustainable processes and systems” within the “Environmental management” skills cluster family.

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Prepare contracts, disclosures or applications
Prepare contracts, disclosures or applications

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Prepare forms, legislation or proposals” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.

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Coordinate project activities with other staff or departments
Coordinate project activities with other staff or departments

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Communicate and collaborate” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.

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Resolve operational performance problems
Resolve operational performance problems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Improve operational performance” within the “Performance evaluation and efficiency improvement” skills cluster family.

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Provide technical guidance to other staff
Provide technical guidance to other staff

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Collaborate and advise on educational and technical issues” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.

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Make devices or components
Make devices or components

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Design, make or install electrical systems and equipment” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.

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Calibrate scientific or technical equipment
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems
Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Design, make or install electrical systems and equipment” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.

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Supervise engineering or other technical staff
Supervise engineering or other technical staff

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Supervise staff” within the “Human resources” skills cluster family.

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Supervise production or support staff
Supervise production or support staff

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Supervise staff” within the “Human resources” skills cluster family.

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Develop detailed project plans
Develop detailed project plans

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake project planning” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Determine operational methods
Determine operational methods

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage or document operational procedure or process” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Devise research or testing protocols
Devise research or testing protocols

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop or evaluate projects or designs” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Prepare procedural documents
Prepare procedural documents

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Perform administrative or clerical tasks” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Test products for functionality or quality
Test products for functionality or quality

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect products, equipment or facilities” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Document technical design details
Document technical design details

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop and review technical designs and processes” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Estimate time requirements for development or production projects
Estimate time requirements for development or production projects

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.65% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake project planning” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Estimate operational costs
Estimate operational costs

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.65% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage operational budgets” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification (MSIC)

National Education Code (NEC)

0712: Electricity and Energy
0713: Electronics and Automation