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Electrician

Architecture and Construction

  • Average Salary

    RM1500 - RM 3500

  • Career Trends

    -

  • Compability

What is Electrician?

Install, maintain and improve electrical cabling systems, equipment and installations. An electrician must also ensure that the work is in accordance with the relevant rules, and generally also have to be able to install or repair street lights, intercom systems, and electrical control systems.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM1500 - RM 3500

Example of a Job Position

Electrician
Electrical Mechanics
Electrical Engineer
Electric technician

Task

? Making laying plans and installation of electrical cabling or equipment, based on job specifications and local rules ? Connect cables to circuit breakers, circuit converters, or other components ? Test electrical systems or the continuity of circuits in electrical cabling systems, equipment, or installations, using test equipment, such as an ohmmeter, voltmeter, or oscilloscope, to ensure the system is safe and appropriate ? Using a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, electronic devices, and equipment for testing electrical systems, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps ? Check electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or repairs, as well as to ensure that the electrical system is in accordance with applicable codes

Knowledge

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Design

Knowledge of techniques, equipment and design principles including in producing precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.

Construction

Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment for construction or repair of houses, buildings, and other structures, such as highways.

Mechanical

Knowledge of machinery and equipment, including design, function, repair and maintenance.

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Consideration and Decision Making

Consider the shortcomings and advantages of potential action choices to choose the most appropriate action.

Problem Determination

Determine the cause of operating errors, and decide what actions need to be done.

Reparation

Repairing a machine or system using the equipment needed.

Capability

  • 1

    Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to certain problems in order to produce reasonable answers.

  • 2

    Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules and conclusions (including finding relationships between seemingly unconnected events).

  • 3

    Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences

  • 4

    Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or maybe wrong. This does not involve solving the problem, only knowing if there is a problem.

  • 5

    Near Distance Vision - The ability to see details at close range (a few feet away from the object).

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