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Telecommunications Cable Jointer

OSCA 382332·ANZSCO 342412

Employed

640

Part-time share

17.9%

Female share

2.8%

Median age

37 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Joins, terminates and repairs copper and fibre optic telecommunications cables installed in underground pipes, trenches and overhead systems.

What they typically do

  • Inspects and tests telecommunications cables to identify faults and determine repair requirements
  • Locates and excavates cable faults using appropriate tools and equipment
  • Joins and terminates copper and fibre optic cables using appropriate connectors and splicing techniques
  • Installs and repairs underground pipes and trenches to accommodate telecommunications cables
  • Installs and repairs overhead systems for telecommunications cables
  • Tests and measures cable performance using specialised equipment

Where they work

Information Media and Telecommunications

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
33.4%
VIC
25.4%
QLD
20.5%
WA
10.8%
SA
7.2%
TAS
1.6%
ACT
1.3%
NT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Telecommunications Cable Jointer.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.