Skills
50 skills are associated with this occupation.
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Essential knowledge
13 skills
Essential skills / competences
15 skills
Optional knowledge
2 skills
Optional skills / competences
20 skills
Overview
Control panel testers check electrical control panels by reading drawings, testing wiring, using measuring equipment and finding faults in components or connections.
In job descriptions, look for blueprint reading, electrical testing, control panels, wiring checks, measuring instruments, fault finding, rework, component replacement and inspection records.
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Control panel testers work where electrical panels are built or checked before delivery. They compare wiring against drawings, use meters and test equipment, record faults and may correct wiring or components.
Skills and specialization
Useful depth includes electrical schematics, continuity and function tests, safe isolation, measuring instruments, control components, panel layout, inspection records and careful rework.
Salary context
Salary context depends on panel complexity, voltage level, test responsibility, fault-finding depth, production pace, documentation duties and authority to repair or sign off work.
Career paths
Development can move toward senior test technician, quality inspection, panel building, commissioning support, electrical maintenance, automation testing or production supervision.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name panel types, drawings, test instruments, fault reports, repair authority, workshop standards and the split between testing and assembly.
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Alternative labels
electric control panel inspector and tester
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Occupation group
Product graders and testers (excluding foods and beverages) (7543)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b2cac4bc-abb7-41b3-a515-2ad006b8ebf6 |
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| ESCO code | 7543.4 |
| ISCO group | 7543 |
| Concept type | Occupation |