Electrical Fitter

An Electrical Fitter constructs electrical equipment and circuits in a range of settings. You might design electrical plans and install electrical wiring. Electrical Fitters also test electrical systems and diagnose faults. You might specialise in smaller residential projects or focus on larger commercial and industrial work.

Electrical Fitters should have strong attention to detail and excellent technical skills. You’ll need to be safety focused and able to follow correct procedures. Electrical fitters must be able to work as part of a team and communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $101,400
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a electrical fitter?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
UEE40920

Certificate IV in Industrial Electronics and Control

Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE33020

Certificate III in Electrical Fitting

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
36 - 48 months
$0 - $1,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE30620

Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair

Traineeship
48 months
$23,088
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE42622

Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas - Electrical

Blended, On Campus, Online
5 - 7 days
$0 - $3,510
  • Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM31219

Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician

Apprenticeship, On Campus
4 years
$0 - $2,338
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEERL0007

Disconnect-reconnect 3.3 kV electric propulsion components of self-propelled earthmoving vehicles

On Campus
5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEEEL0002

Apply Currency of Safe Working Practices and Compliance Verification of Electrical Installations

Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRMP002

ESI Safety Rules for Work on, Near or in the Vicinity of Electrical Apparatus

On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $185
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRMP012

Working on Energised Low Voltage Overhead Electrical Apparatus

On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRIS008

Install and Maintain Electrical Apparatus

Blended
5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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