Installation and repair of electrical wiring are the prime job of electricians. They often work as a freelancer or worked for a construction or electrical unit.
Basic Tasks:
Install Electrical wirings and connect it to the main fuse or source of electricity
Repair malfunctions and damages
Inspect the wiring and electric status
Communicate with the client on the kind and style of electrical installation that they want
Communicate with engineers or architects on the electric positioning (For building electricians)
Inspect the electrical instrument to be used
Advise good and appropriate installation and the kind of instrument or product to be use.
Education and Training Requirements:
Must have taken 2 year vocational course in Electric Technology.
Must have at least 2-5 years experience as a Electrician
Salary Information:
Local Employment:
Local Electrician often work as freelancer, they receive a fix price according to their negotiation with the customer. However, Company Electrician receives a minimum salary of PhP380.00 a day.
Overseas Employment:
UAE- AED1, 800 or PhP23, 128 a month
Qatar-QAR1. 870 or PhP24, 241 a month
US- SD30, 378 or 1, 433,689 per annum
Australia- AUD1, 051,990 per annum
Skills and Competency Requirements:
Must have wide knowledge and ability in Electric Installation and repair
Knowledge in different kinds of installation
Must have wide knowledge in repairing electric circuits
Must have knowledge in electrical devices
Knowledge in connecting wires and plugs
Basic knowledge in reading blueprints
Can communicate with Engineers or site coordinator for the installation
Must have good communication skills
Employment Opportunities:
Electricians have high opportunity abroad, they are one of the highly needed in construction in Australia, Middle East and Canada. These countries require highly skilled Electricians with enough experience and impeccable expertise. A high salary with competitive incentives awaits deserving electricians
Work Environment:
Electricians can be assigned to work in any place since their main work is to maintain electricity. They work in private houses, construction and any establishment that needed electricity. Electricians are provided with safety suits and equipments to avoid accidents.
Work Hours:
Electrician works for 8-10 hours a day
Career Advancement:
Entry level Electricians are called apprentice, once that they are promoted they can be level 1 Electrician. After having a good record of performance, they can be promoted as Senior or Head Electrician.
