Date Time How do I become an Electrician? Are you thinking about the next step in your career and like working with your hands, working independently and have an aptitude for problem solving? If this sounds like you, an Australian Apprenticeship in Electrotechnology might be the perfect step for your career. What is an Electrician? Electricians are important professionals in Australia as well as in other countries around the world. Their job is to install and repair systems of wiring and other electrical equipment used on both commercial and residential sites. Electricians work on computer networks, circuits, and other important areas that deliver or use electricity. There are many different career pathways for electricians and the day-to-day can tasks vary depending on their chosen specialisation.