Reading & Interpreting Electrical Drawings
Read wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical drawings to understand circuit layouts and installation specifications.
Use engineering drawings to plan placement of devices (motors, switchgear, transformers, etc.).
Electrical Installation
Install wiring systems in residential, commercial, or industrial settings (conduits, switches, sockets, distribution boards).
Mount and wire lighting fixtures, panels, junction boxes, switchgear, etc.
Install motors, transformers, generators, and electrical machines as per specifications.
Assembly / Electrical Fitting
As “Electrical Fitter”: assemble components of electrical machines (motors, switchgear, transformers, fans).
Follow wiring diagrams, solder terminals or connections, fit resistors, insulators, bus-bars. Environment Portal
Check continuity, resistance, leakage, and earth connections at each stage using tools like meggers, ammeters, voltmeters.
Maintenance & Repair
Locate and repair faults in wiring, components, and circuitry (blown fuses, short circuits, earthing problems).
Periodically dismantle, inspect, and overhaul electrical units (motors, generators, transformers).
Replace defective parts (switches, coils, conductors) as needed.
Testing & Quality Checks
Perform tests on installations using instruments (like meggers) to check insulation, continuity, and circuit behavior.
Use gauges and meters to ensure correct assembly and functioning of electrical-mechanical parts.
Ensure installations conform to performance criteria and safety standards.
Safety & Compliance
Follow safety protocols (use of PPE, safe handling of electrical tools, fire safety). Make sure electrical installations comply with electrical codes, grounding/earthing norms.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Planning & Organization
Identify required materials, tools, and components before starting work.
Plan work sequence — installation, testing, repair — based on job requirements.
Technical Documentation
Maintain records of work done (faults found, repairs made, testing results).
Report on maintenance schedules, parts used, and safety checks.
Operating Electrical Machines
Start, run, and maintain AC/DC motors.
Work with alternators, transformer sets, and other rotating machines. Institution
Perform winding work (armature, field winding) when needed, based on training.
Earthing & Grounding
Install earthing systems (plate/pipe earthing).
Measure earth resistance using testers.
Lighting & Electrical Fixtures
Install lighting systems (fluorescent, mercury vapor, sodium lamps) as per design. Ardent
Maintain and repair common electrical appliances (fans, heaters, etc.).
Soft Skills & Teamwork
Communicate with supervisors and team members about tasks, safety, and troubleshooting.
Work in a team, collaborate with other trades.
Learn and adapt to new technologies / tools (for example, renewable energy systems).
Continuous Learning / Specialization
Improve skills in specialized areas: e.g., motor winding, control panel wiring, solar systems.
Option to become an instructor / trainer in ITI (if doing CITS – Craft Instructor Training Scheme).