3112 — Electrical and electronics technicians

What this occupation covers

Electrical and electronics technicians perform a variety of miscellaneous technical support functions to assist with the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems.

Typical duties

plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings

sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data

plans installation methods, checks completed installation for safety and controls or undertakes the initial running of the new electrical or electronic equipment or system

diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment

visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of electrical and electronic systems and equipment

interprets and reviews technical drawings

Entry routes and qualifications

Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, a BTEC/ SQA award or a relevant certificate/diploma. Vocational qualifications in Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering and other relevant fields at levels 2 to 4 and apprenticeships are available.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Temporary Shortage List: Electrical and electronics technicians. Certificate of Sponsorship must be issued before 31 December 2026.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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