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.
Tasks & Responsibilities
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
Alternative Titles
• 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
• May undertake substation installation and maintenance
Assessment Documents
Trade qualification
Employment evidence
Portfolio (if required)
Passport
English test
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Technical Cable Jointer (ANZSCO 342212) | Australian Occupation Guide