Minerals Institute of Western Australia

Electrical Mechanic

Electrical mechanics install, maintain and repair electrical wiring systems. Electrical mechanics in the minerals industry may perform the following tasks:

• read wiring diagrams to plan layout of wiring systems;
• install insulated cables and connect switches, outlets and other fittings;
• provide enough wiring systems for electrical plant;
• connect cables to circuit breakers, transformers, motors, heaters etc;
• test circuits;
• connect systems to power supplies;
• complete electrical calculations;
• test equipment using meters;
• undertake H.V. switching;
• perform CPR and/or gain a first aid certificate.

Related Jobs:

REQUIRING A DIPLOMA/TRADE CERTIFICATE

Electrical engineering associate
Electrical engineering technician
Instrument fitter

REQUIRING TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Electronics serviceperson

Education and Training:

ACT
Certificate Courses
Canberra Institute of Technology, Bruce Campus

NSW
Certificate Courses
TAFE NSW - various locations

Qld
Certificate Courses
TAFE - various locations

SA
Certificate Courses
TAFE - Onkaparinga, Para, Regency, South East and Spencer Institutes

Tas.
Certificate Courses
TAFE - Hobart, Launceston and North-West Institutes

Vic.
Short Courses
TAFE, various locations

Certificate Courses
TAFE, various locations

WA
TAFE - various locations

Private training providers also offer courses. Costs, duration, entry requirements and accreditation arrangements vary. Contact the WA Department of Training - www.apprenticeships.training.wa.gov.au - for details of accredited training providers.