Technical Cable Jointer (ANZSCO 342212)

Joins insulated electric power cables installed in underground conduits and trenches, and prepares cable terminations for connection to electrical equipment and overhead lines. Registration or licensing may be required.

ANZSCO code

342212

Skill level

3Certificate IV, or Certificate III with on-the-job training

Skilled lists

Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

Visas that list it

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Assessing authority

TRA

National shortage

Shortage

• 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

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