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TECHNICAL CABLE JOINTER

ANZSCO 342212 - Registered Migration Australia




Description

A technical cable jointer joins insulated electric power cables installed in underground conduits and trenches, and prepares cable terminations for connection to electrical equipment and overhead lines. Registration or licensing may be required in Australia. Techincal cable jointer is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

 

Technical Cable Jointer Occupation Lists
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Group: 3422 Electrical Distribution Trades Workers

 

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of a technical cable jointer 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 technical cable jointer 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) 

Registration or licensing in Australia may be required as a technical cable jointer.

 

Occupations within the Technical Cable Jointer Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same technical cable jointer group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

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

 

  • Technical Cable Jointer is currently assessed with TRA - (Trades Recognition Australia); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Technical Cable Jointer in Australia is $ 105,190 per year. Average Age: Males: Females: Persons: 36.5

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3422) Electrical distribution trades workers - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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