Electrical Linesworker (ANZSCO 342211)
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What an Electrical Linesworker does
Installs, maintains, repairs and patrols electrical sub-transmission and distribution systems. Registration or licensing may be required.
- Specialisations
- Electrical Linesworker (Distribution) / Electrical Line Mechanic (Distribution), Electrical Linesworker (Transmission) / Electrical Line Mechanic (Transmission), Railway Traction Line Worker
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 342211
- Skill level
- 3Certificate IV, or Certificate III with on-the-job training
- Assessing authority
- TRA
- National shortage
- Shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
Main tasks
- 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 low- and 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
Shortage by state
- NationalShortage
- ACTShortage
- NSWShortage
- NTShortage
- QLDShortage
- SAShortage
- TASShortage
- VICShortage
- WAShortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does an Electrical Linesworker do?
Installs, maintains, repairs and patrols electrical sub-transmission and distribution systems. Registration or licensing may be required. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Electrical Linesworker on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Electrical Linesworker (ANZSCO 342211) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Electrical Linesworker?
342211. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can an Electrical Linesworker migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Electrical Linesworker for the Subclass 186, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Electrical Linesworker for an Australian visa?
TRA, the skills assessing authority listed for 342211.
Is Electrical Linesworker in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.