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Electrical Equipment Mechanic

OFO Code: 671206

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
671206
Occupation
Electrical Equipment Mechanic
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SKILLED AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, FISHERY, CRAFT AND RELATED TRADES WORKERS
Unit group
6712 · Electrical Mechanics and Fitters

Official description
Electrical mechanics and fitters fit, adjust, install and repair electrical machinery and other electrical apparatus and equipment in buildings, factories, workshops, or other places.

Trade occupation in the OFO source

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Domestic Appliance Mechanician

  • Inspecting and testing manufactured electrical products
  • Designing, installing, maintaining, servicing and repairing electric and hydraulic passenger and freight lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment
  • Fitting, adjusting and repairing electrical parts in domestic appliances, industrial machines and other appliances
  • Connecting electrical systems to power supply
  • Installing, testing, connecting, commissioning, maintaining and modifying electrical equipment, wiring and control systems
  • Replacing and repairing defective parts
  • Fitting, adjusting and repairing various kinds of electrical machinery and motors, generators, switchgear and control apparatus, instruments, or electrical parts of elevators and related equipment

2. Demand status

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