Electrician

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Electricians in front of an electrical system

Electrician is an apprenticeship in the electrical trade in Switzerland , since summer 2007 the apprenticeship is called electrician .

The electrician is u. a. responsible for the installation and repair of electrical systems.

Work equipment

Electricians install electrical systems and assemble, maintain and repair mainly electrical equipment, e.g. B. electrical switchgear , devices , machines , sockets , lights . You also install communication technology systems such as antenna systems , telephone systems (e.g. in office buildings) or EDP systems (e.g. patch panels). To do this, they handle tools, devices and machines such as wall milling cutters , side cutters , wire strippers , hammer drills , screwdrivers , soldering irons , measuring and testing devices and various workpieces such as sheet metal and profiles. They use connecting and fastening materials such as cables, wires and connectors.

working conditions

Electricians are exposed to the effects of the weather, for example cold, when working outdoors. They often work in poor lighting conditions, in a stooped position or in poorly accessible places, as well as on ladders, scaffolding and masts.

They mostly do their work independently. You work under time pressure, especially when it comes to installation work on specified dates.

conditions

Access to teaching after completing elementary school . It is also very important to have a sense of technical and logical relationships as well as enjoyment of electrical and electronic questions. No color vision impairment .

Development opportunities

  • Automation specialist EF (professional examination)

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