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Special Class Electrician

OFO Code: 672107

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
672107
Occupation
Special Class Electrician
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SKILLED AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, FISHERY, CRAFT AND RELATED TRADES WORKERS
Unit group
6721 · Electronics Mechanics and Servicers

Official description
Electronics mechanics and servicers fit, maintain, adjust and repair electronic equipment such as commercial and office machines and electronic instruments and control systems.

Trade occupation in the OFO source

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Electrical and Electronic Cathodic Protection Electrician, Railway Signal Electrician, Printers' Electrician, Electrician (Signals), Electromechanical Mechanical Fitter (Medical), Fire Alarm Technician, Electrician Rigger, Electrician (Power Electronics), Fire Extinguisher System Technician

  • Examining and testing machines, instruments, components, other equipment, instruments and control systems to identify faults
  • Adjusting, repairing, and replacing worn and defective parts and wiring, and maintaining machines, equipment and instruments
  • Installing electronic instruments and control systems
  • Connecting components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refuelling systems
  • Installing, adjusting, repairing or replacing electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons
  • Interpreting test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems
  • Keeping records of maintenance and repair work
  • Coordinating work with that of engineers, technicians, and other maintenance personnel
  • Reassembling, test operating and adjusting equipment

2. Demand status

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