If you’re undergoing a kitchen, bathroom or garden renovation an Electrician Irymple is an essential tradie to budget for. They can provide powerpoints, lighting and switchboards to suit your new room. They can also install a RCD, which is required by law for any new work in Australia. This safety device is located in your circuit board and cuts the electricity to a faulting outlet or wiring when it detects current leakage. This prevents injuries or fires.

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Other common electrical jobs include installing outdoor lighting around the home and security lighting at the front or back door of your house. They can also fit ceiling fans to cool your home in summer and lights for your new deck or gazebo. If you are building a new home, an electrician can help with the rough-in of all the lines and connect your switchboard. They can also provide a variety of other electrical services, including installing data and communication wiring for things like home theatres, phone systems and internet connections.

Electricians are generally trained to one of three levels: Apprentice, Journeyperson, and Master Electrician. An apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with trade school for a period of several years. A journeyperson has completed an apprenticeship and has been found by a local, state, or national licensing body to be competent in the trade. A master electrician has performed well in the trade for a minimum of seven to ten years and has passed an exam to demonstrate knowledge of the National Electrical Code.