Electrical Linesworker (Aus) / Electrical Line Mechanic (NZ) – ANZSCO 342211
- Description
- Installs, maintains, repairs and patrols electrical sub-transmission and distribution systems. Registration or licensing may be required.
- Skill Level
- 3
- Specialisations
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- Electrical Linesworker (Distribution) (Aus) / Electrical Line Mechanic (Distribution) (NZ)
- Electrical Linesworker (Transmission) (Aus) / Electrical Line Mechanic (Transmission) (NZ)
- Railway Traction Line Worker
Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skills lists:
- 489 (State Nominated) Occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Regional Occupation List
- 407 Training visa occupations list
- 187 RSMS Visa Occupations List
- 491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491)
- 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) – Employer sponsored stream
This occupation is not on the following skills lists:
- 482 TSS Visa Short Term List
- 189 Skilled Independent and Family Sponsored 489 Occupations List
- 190 State/Territory Sponsored
- 186 ENS Visa Occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Medium Term List
Skills Assessment Authority: TRA
Group: 3422 Electrical Distribution Trades Workers
- Description
- prepare, install, repair, maintain and patrol electric power distribution networks.
- Tasks
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- installing conductors and aerial equipment, and underground cables and equipment
- installing and maintaining equipment associated with electrical supply such as transformers
- attending to electrical breakdown and emergencies
- maintaining poles and associated hardware, and continuity of electrical supply and street lighting
- conducting routine maintenance on the aerial and underground electricity supply network
- conducting low-voltage switching operations
- fitting pole hardware and crossarms
- preparing low- and high-voltage cable joints and cable terminations while connecting and installing electrical equipment and overhead lines
- using heavy plant equipment such as elevated work platforms and portable equipment such as hydraulic drills
- may undertake substation installation and maintenance, and specialised testing and revenue meter installation
- Skill Level
- Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
- Occupations in this Group
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- 342211 Electrical Linesworker (Aus) / Electrical Line Mechanic (NZ)
- 342212 Technical Cable Jointer
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