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Electrical & Instrumentation Trades
Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems. 12 roles in this field, part of Skilled Trades & Technical.
12 roles11 to 13 chapters a path15 to 30 min a day
Where the work happens
- Construction sites and new buildings
- Industrial plants and factory floors
- Rooftops, solar farms and wind sites
- Hangars, labs and calibration workshops
- Data centres and grid substations
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Roles in this field
Automation Technician12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsSupports automated equipment by diagnosing issues and assisting with upgrades and changeovers.Avionics Technician11 chapters · About 4–5 monthsInstalls and repairs aircraft electronics like navigation and communication systems.Calibration Technician12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsCalibrates instruments so measurements stay accurate and traceable over time.Control Systems Technician12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsMaintains control panels, wiring, and sensors to keep automated systems reliable.Electrical Engineering Technician12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsAssists engineers by building prototypes, wiring panels, and running electrical tests.Electrician13 chapters · About 5–6 monthsInstalls and repairs electrical wiring and equipment in buildings and facilities.Electronics Technician12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsBuilds, tests, and repairs electronic equipment using tools, schematics, and measurement devices.Fire Safety Technician12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsInstalls and tests alarms and suppression systems to keep buildings compliant.Industrial Electric Motor Technician11 chapters · About 2–4 monthsRepairs motors and drives used in industry, testing performance and replacing worn parts.Instrumentation Technician12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsInstalls and troubleshoots sensors and instruments used to measure and control processes.Solar Panel Installer12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsInstalls solar panels and connects systems to generate renewable electricity.Wind Turbine Technician12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsMaintains wind turbines, climbs towers, and troubleshoots mechanical and electrical systems.
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