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Career Guidance Skills working with machinery and specialised equipment S8.8 - installing, maintaining and repairing electrical, electronic and precision equipment S8.8.1 - installing and repairing electrical, electronic and precision equipment Use specialised tools in electric repairs
Description
Use of a variety of specialised tools, instruments and machines, such as presses, drills and grinders. Employ them to carry out repairs in a safety manner.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 3 occupations
- Optional in 9 occupations
- Total: 12 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Automotive electricianAutomotive electricians install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems in motor vehicles such as air conditioning systems, lamps, radios, heating systems, batteries…
- Power tool repair technicianPower tool repair technicians identify defects and repair electrically powered tools such as drills, chainsaws, lawn mowers and grinding machines. They disassemble, test and replac…
- Vehicle electronics installerVehicle electronics installers set up equipment and accessories in motor vehicles such as CD players and GPS. They use electric drills and routers to install and examine malfu…
Optional for
- Clock and watchmakerClock and watchmakers make mechanical or electronic clocks and watches. They use precision hand tools or automated machinery to assemble the timing devices. Clock and watchmakers m…
- Electrical equipment assemblerElectrical equipment assemblers are responsible for the assembly of electrical equipment. They assemble product components and wiring according to the blueprints. Other titles The …
- ElectricianElectricians fit and repair electrical circuits and wiring systems. They also install and maintain electrical equipment and machinery. This work can be performed indoors as well as…
- Electrical engineering technicianElectrical engineering technicians work together with electrical engineers in electrical engineering research. They perform technical tasks and aid in the designing, testing, manuf…
- Control panel testerControl panel testers test the electrical control panels. They read blueprints to check if the wiring is connected correctly. Control panel testers use electrical measuring and tes…
- Control panel assemblerControl panel assemblers are primarily employed within the manufacturing industry and are skilled in reading schematic drawings to assemble wiring, switches, cables, and other mech…
- Wire harness assemblerWire harness assemblers bind wires or cables to form wire harnesses used in electronic and electrical systems and equipment. They read electrical wiring plans and tie the wire toge…
- Electrical cable assemblerElectrical cable assembler manipulate cables and wires made of steel, copper, or aluminium so they can be used to conduct electricity in a variety of appliances. Other titles The…
- Rolling stock electricianRolling stock electricians install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems in rail vehicles such as air conditioning systems, lamps, heating systems, electrical wiri…
Related skills
- Apply soldering techniques
- Maintain electrical equipment
- Wear appropriate protective gear
- Troubleshoot
- Electricity
- Electromechanics
- Perform test run
- Keep records of work progress
- Electrical wire accessories
- Resolve equipment malfunctions
- Repair wiring
- Operate soldering equipment
Last updated on February 18, 2026
