ELECTRICAL LINESWORKER (AUS) / ELECTRICAL LINE MECHANIC (NZ)

ANZSCO 342211 - Registered Migration Australia




Description

An Electrical Linesworker installs, maintains, repairs and patrols electrical sub-transmission and distribution systems. Registration or licensing may be required. In Australia an Electrical Linesworker is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

 

 

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

Electrical Linesworker is on the following skill lists:

 

 

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Group: 3422 Electrical Distribution Trades Workers

 

Job Description – Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of an Electrical Linesworker in Australia is to 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 the Electrical Linesworker unit group (Group 3422) 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 as an Electrical Linesworker may be required in Australia.

 

Occupations within the Electrical Linesworker Group

 

  • 342211 Electrical Linesworker (Aus) / Electrical Line Mechanic (NZ)

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Electrical Linesworker is currently assessed with TRA - (Trades Recognition Australia); more information regarding assessment bodies

 

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