Electrical Distribution Trades Workers
ANZSCO 3422
12,000
1%
3%
$2,731
38 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Electrical Distribution Trades Workers is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in ESI - Very Remote Community Utilities, Certificate III in ESI - Transmission Overhead, Certificate IV in ESI - Substations, and Certificate III in ESI - Rail Traction.
Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Growing.
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About this career
Electrical Distribution Trades Workers prepare, install, repair, maintain and patrol electric power distribution networks.
What they typically do
- 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 lowand 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
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Electrical Distribution Trades Workers.
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Certificate III in ESI - Very Remote Community Utilities
UET30921 · AQF 3 · 1 providers
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Certificate III in ESI - Transmission Overhead
UET30521 · AQF 3 · 14 providers
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Certificate IV in ESI - Substations
UET40522 · AQF 4 · 7 providers
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Certificate III in ESI - Rail Traction
UET30721 · AQF 3 · 8 providers