Electrical Linesworker
OSCA 381131·ANZSCO 342211
7,300
7.8%
2.6%
40 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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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.
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About this career
Installs, joins, maintains and repairs electrical cables, transmission and distribution systems for both overhead and underground lines.
What they typically do
- 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 the 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
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Electrical Linesworker.
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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