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

• 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:

• Skilled Occupations List
• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
• RSMS Occupations List

 

Group: 3422 Electrical Distribution Trades Workers

 

Description

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)