What will you do?
The job is also known as assistant electrician, site electrician or electrotechnical fitter. You connect low-voltage equipment and carry out preparatory work, without commissioning the electrical installation yourself. You mark out cable routes, make chases and drill holes, place surface-mounted or built-in cable trays and tubes, install an earthing system and place and wire electrical boards.
- Mark out the cable routes on the site
- Make chases and drill holes
- Place surface-mounted or built-in cable trays and tubes
- Pull cables for the different circuits
- Install an earthing system
- Place and wire electrical boards
- Tidy the site and work safely
Skills to develop
- Basic knowledge of electricity and low voltage
- Handy and precise with tools
- Physically fit for work on changing sites
Your foundation for this occupation
Recognise materials, basic diagrams and site arrangements. Assistants prepare installation work within tasks assigned by their supervisor. For work involving electrical risks, the employer determines BA4 or BA5 authorisation for the tasks and installations concerned, considering knowledge, experience and instructions. Completing a course does not automatically grant that authorisation. Ask which site and safety training applies to your assignment.
From preparation to your first day
Develop the practical skills
Practise route preparation, supplying materials and mounting parts on a de-energised training setup. Clarify independent tasks before starting.
Check your work
Check dimensions, material identification and workstation order. Report deviations before finishes conceal them.
How can you grow?
Technical training and supervised practice can lead to electrical installer work and later specialisation.
Frequently asked questions
Can an assistant perform the same tasks as an experienced installer?
Tasks depend on knowledge, instruction and authorisation. Do not take on unfamiliar or hazardous work without required supervision and approval.