341111: Electrician (General)

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

341111

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3411

Electricians

Skills assessor

TRA

ANZSCO 341111 identifies Electrician (General) as a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Electricians unit group (3411), classified under Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers. Installs, tests, connects, commissions, maintains and modifies electrical equipment, wiring and control systems. Registration or licensing is required. It may also be known as Electrical Contractor, Electrical Fitter. Common specialisations include Armature Winder, Railway Signal Electrician, Solar Installer. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketElectrician (General) is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a suitability gap — enough qualified people exist, but workers lack the specific skills employers need.

Visa pathways14 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Electricians unit group earn an average of $2,129 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,451 per week and male workers average $2,150 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 36.9 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$2,129

↑ 48% above national avg

Female avg.

$1,451

↑ 1% above national avg

Male avg.

$2,150

↑ 50% above national avg

Average age

36.9 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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