There are several levels of testing and intense training that a person has to go through to get this status.
If you've ever needed a contractor for some electrical work in your home, you will have come across the term master electrician and maybe wondered the difference between a master electrician and a regular one.
A master electrician has the highest degree of certification an electrician can achieve. Master electricians can mentor new people in the field and offer advice to them to achieve the same standard of work.
There are several levels of testing and intense training an electrician has to go through to be ranked a master electrician. Master Electricians cost more than your conventional electrician might, but they are much more efficient in their work. They are registered members of Master Electricians Australia.When looking at electricians for your job, you may come across three different types - accredited, emergency and master electricians.
Accredited electricians are also called Level 2 electricians. They can carry out electrical work at an industrial, commercial and residential level. Level 2 electricians can connect or disconnect your house to the network, fix or install service lines, and install an electricity meter.Emergency electricians are primarily on-call electricians that come to carry out emergency repairs. They fix electrical issues that pose a risk to property owners and are available 24/7.
A master electrician is a qualified level 2 electrician with experience of 3 years in the industry. They can give you energy advice, use a safety management system and offer a twelve-month guarantee on their work. Master electricians are audited regularly to ensure they maintain their standards.
First, you should always make sure that an electrician hired to work on your property is licensed to work.
Master Electricians must be approved by the MEA (Master Electrician Association) and need at least 3 years of work experience in the electrical industry.A Master Electrician knows the safety policies and standards and needs to abide by them in all their work. They know how to implement a safety management system and are experts in energy efficiency as well.
Also, a Master Electrician has to give you a 12-month guarantee on their work, so you know that the work they do is durable and will last. If not, then they are responsible for the repair again, under the guaranteed period.