4313-13 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.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
- repairs, maintains and joins cables
- splices conductors, insulates splices and connects cable sheathing
- checks insulation and performance of installed cables
- maintains location diagrams
- ensures that electrical conductors are correctly connected between sub-stations and customers' premises
- may dig trenches and service pits or tunnels for cables
- may test for the presence of gas
- may encase cables in armoured or other protective covers
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