Mpumelelo Motloung

2nd Year Apprentice Electrician

Sparrow Fet Collage

Sophia Town , South Africa

07.2021 - Current

Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair.
Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards and defects.
Read and interpreted blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components to create working electrical systems.
Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.