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Electricians

Descriptions & Duties

  • Electricians install, test, maintain and repair electrical installations including electrical wiring in accordance with regulations and specifications. They are responsible for fitting, assembling, erecting, installing, maintaining and repairing electrical plant and equipment other than refrigeration/air-conditioning/ventilation electrical control, low voltage switchboards and control panels.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Technical knowledge and skills in electrical engineering

Electricians use a variety of mechanical and diagnostic tools to install or repair equipment.

Analysis knowledge and skills

Electricians often face problems with no standard solution. They have to evaluate different possible solutions.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • Completion of relevant training courses or apprenticeship program in the trade of Electricians, or equivalent

Professional qualification

  • Registered Electrical Workers (You may visit Electrical and Mechanical Services Department website for registration details)

Experience

  • 1 to 2 years of relevant work experiences

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $12,000-$35,000

Monthly Salary $12,000-$45,000

Monthly Salary $18,000-over $60,000

Monthly Salary $25,000-over $60,000

Government Sector

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 5-8

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 8-10

*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Electricians normally work in construction sites or customers' buildings and are required to perform physically demanding work. They need to follow precautions and wear protective equipment.

Tools

  • Clip-on meters
  • Metal detectors - Magnetic locators; Metal locators
  • Multimeters
  • Soldering iron
  • Wire cutters - Electricians' scissors

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