ELECTRICAL LINESWORKER (AUS) / ELECTRICAL LINE MECHANIC (NZ)
ANZSCO Code: 342211
Installs, maintains, repairs and patrols electrical sub-transmission and distribution systems. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level
3
Specialistaion
- Electrical Linesworker (Distribution) (Aus) / Electrical Line Mechanic (Distribution) (NZ)
- Electrical Linesworker (Transmission) (Aus) / Electrical Line Mechanic (Transmission) (NZ)
- Railway Traction Line Worker
Group: ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION TRADES WORKERS
ANZSCO Code: 3422
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION TRADES WORKERS prepare, install, repair, maintain and patrol electric power distribution networks.
Indicative Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia
In Australia
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
Tasks Include
- 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
