State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

DAMA - Designated Area Migration Agreement

341113: Lift Mechanic

Description

Designs, installs, maintains, services and repairs electric and hydraulic passenger and freight lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level 3

Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:

- NZ Register Level 4 qualification
- AQF Certificate IV or
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training.

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• Assessing Authority

  TRA: Trades Recognition Australia
  	http://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/
  	[email protected]

Alternative Titles

• Lift Electrician

Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.

Unit Group 3411: Electricians

Description

Design, assemble, install, test, commission, diagnose, maintain and repair electrical networks, systems, circuits, equipment, components, appliances and facilities for industrial, commercial and domestic purposes, and service and repair lifts, escalators and related equipment. Automotive Electricians are excluded from this unit group. Automotive Electricians are included in Unit Group 3211 Automotive Electricians.

Indicative Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

- In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

- In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks

• Examining blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequences and methods of operation
• Measuring and laying out installation reference points
• Selecting, cutting and connecting wire and cable to terminals and connectors
• Using electrical and electronic test instruments to trace and diagnose faults
• Repairing and replacing faulty wiring and defective parts
• Positioning and installing electrical switchboards
• Connecting electrical systems to power supply
• Testing continuity of circuit
• Installing, testing and adjusting electric and mechanical parts of lifts

Other occupations in this Unit Group

• 341111: Electrician (General)  
• 341112: Electrician (Special Class)  

• Occupation ceilings program year 2019-2020
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• Average Weekly / Annual Earnings 2018
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