Electrical Mechanic Electrical & Electronic Trades Workers

Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

The engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that create electricity by mechanical …

The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

The safety measures, standards and regulations for working with electrical equipment and the installation, operation and maintenance of electrical wiring and installations.

Apply and supervise measures and regulations concerning security and safety in order to maintain a safe environment in the workplace.

Check electrical supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems.

Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, …

Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.

Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

Test electronic units using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.

Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

Use electronic, mechanical, electric, or optical precision tools for precision work.

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Put together electromechanical equipment and machinery according to specifications.

Correct and adjust the reliability of an electromechanical system by measuring output and comparing results with the data of a reference device or a set of standardised results. This is …

Comply with safety measures, standards and regulations for working with electrical equipment and the installation, operation and maintenance of electrical wiring and installations.

Fit mechanical equipment such as hoists and winches to various types of car chassis.

Diagnose and detect malfunctions in electromechanical components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as storing the components and machines …

Join and weave electric and communications cable and trunk lines together.

Test electromechanical systems, machines, and components using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.

Set of technologies that make a process, system, or apparatus operate automatically through the use of control systems.

The principles and operations of devices that can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, such as dynamos and alternators, rotors, stators, armatures, and fields.

Recommended Books

1 book

Practical electronics for inventors

Paul Scherz

2013

The physical components, such as wiring, electronics and voltaic cells that can be found in batteries. The components vary according to size and type of battery.

Test procedures performed on electrical equipment and machinery in order to check the performance and quality of the electrical equipment and their adherence to specifications. During these tests electrical properties, …

Electrical wire and cable products and accessories, such as electrical connectors, splices, and wire insulation.

Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the …

The various techniques for joining pieces of metal together by melting and applying a filler metal into the joint between the two pieces such as silver soldering and induction soldering.

Make up prices and documents for the products that customers may purchase.

Assemble and maintain electronic components and electronic circuits.

Install electrical switches designed to switch off automatically in case of an overload or short-circuit. Organise circuit breakers in the panel logically. Make sure no foreign objects are introduced into …

Use soldering equipment, such as a soldering gun, a soldering torch or a gas-powered iron, to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel.

Find faults in wires or cables by using specialised equipment and repair these faults depending on type of wiring.

Remove defective parts and replace them with functioning components.

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.

Prepare and apply coating, such as conformal coating, to electrical equipment and its components to protect the equipment against moisture, high temperature, and dust.

Assemble mechatronic units using mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and information technology systems and components. Manipulate and attach metals through using welding and soldering techniques, glue, screws, and rivets. Install …

Place electrical circuits and wiring in vehicles such as lighting and voltage gauges. These distribute and regulate electrical power and supply it to meters and other devices in the car.

Install electricity sockets into walls or sub-floor compartments. Isolate all electric cables in the socket to prevent accidents.

Prepare wires for installation in a switch. Wire the switch. Install it securely in the right location.

Understanding of electrical circuits and being able to repair. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.

Determine the type, size and number of pieces of electrical equipment for a given distribution area by making complex electrical calculations. These are made for instruments such as transformers, circuit …

Order the required materials for assembling electrical equipment, paying attention to the price, quality, and suitability of the materials.

Repair battery components through replacing cells, repairing wiring, or spot-welding cells.