Technical Cable Jointers join insulated electric power cables installed in underground conduits and trenches and prepares cable terminations for connection to electrical equipment and overhead lines.

Skill Level

3

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Technical Cable Jointer is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Must have successfully completed an AQF Qualification either a Certificate III in Electricity Supply Industry – Power Systems – Distribution Cable Jointing or formal training that is comparable
• Must possess skills that are current to Australian industry standards demonstrated by 12 months full time employment or equivalent part-time in the occupation in the previous three years
• If you have obtained a qualification internationally or an Australian qualification that was not through the Australian Recognition of Learning process, you are required to demonstrate 3 years full time or equivalent post-qualification experience
• If you have obtained an Australian qualification issued through the Australian Recognition of Learning process, you are required to demonstrate 3 years full-time or equivalent post-qualification experience OR 6 years full-time or equivalent experience which can be either pre- or post-qualification

Prepare, install, repair, maintain and patrol electric power distribution networks.

Tasks

• 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

• 342211 Electrical Linesworker (Aus) / Electrical Line Mechanic (NZ)
• 342212 Technical Cable Jointer