382231 Electrical Distribution Trades Worker

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Electrical Linesworker (Distribution)/Electrical Line Mechanic (Distribution)
• Electrical Linesworker (Transmission)/Electrical Line Mechanic (Transmission)
• Railway Traction Line Worker
• Technical Cable Jointer

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Installs and maintains distribution overhead and underground conductors and cables, low voltage overhead services, poles, structures, and hardware
• Installs cable joints in underground conduits and trenches
• Performs routine maintenance of overhead and underground power lines, cables, and auxiliary equipment
• Identifies and diagnoses faults, and solves problems, in distribution and underground networks
• Inspects and tests cables and cable joints to identify faults and determine repair or replacement needs
• Selects and prepares cables, connectors, and other material for cable jointing
• Terminates cables by connecting them to electrical equipment and overhead lines
• May operate 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