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Career Guidance Skills handling and moving S6.7 - using hand tools S6.7.0 - using hand tools Use wire hand tools
Description
Be able to use wire hand tools, such as crimp tools, cable strippers, and cable cutters.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 4 occupations
- Total: 6 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- 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…
- Electric meter technicianElectric meter technicians install and maintain electric meter systems in facilities or buildings. They install the equipment in accordance with regulations and repair faults and o…
Optional for
- Sports equipment repair technicianSports equipment repair technicians maintain and repair recreational sports equipment such as tennis rackets, archery tools and camping equipment. They use specialised hand to…
- 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…
- 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…
Related skills
- Apply technical communication skills
- Troubleshoot
- Electrical equipment regulations
- Apply soldering techniques
- Electrical wire accessories
- Perform test run
- Replace defect components
- Wear appropriate protective gear
- Use specialised tools in electric repairs
- Keep records of work progress
- Oversee logistics of finished products
- Dispose of hazardous waste
Last updated on February 18, 2026
