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342211: Electrical Linesworker 
SKILL LEVEL 3
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This occupation is marked with a “Y” in the applicable legislative instrument. This means that this occupation is only eligible for applicants to Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent), Subclass 489 (Skilled – Regional (Provisional) (Family nominated)) and Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visas.
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ELIGIBILITY SUMMARY TABLE - ANZSCO 342211
| General Skilled Visa 189 | ELIGIBLE | |||||
| State | Capital | Visa subclass 190 | Visa subclass 489 | List | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | Canberra |  | |  | |
| NSW | New South Wales | Sydney | | | | |
| NT | Northern Territory | Darwin | | | | |
| QLD | Queensland | Brisbane | | | | |
| SA | South Australia | Adelaide | | | | |
| TAS | Tasmania | Hobart |  | | | |
| VIC | Victoria | Melbourne | | | | |
| WA | Western Australia | Perth | | | | |
| Occupation may be eligible |
 | Occupation in the "Supplementary Skilled List" or "Special Conditions Apply" |
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| Occupation NOT eligible |
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AUSTRALIAN STATE ELIGIBILITY - ANZSCO 342211
Tasmania (Hobart)
ANZSCO 342211: Electrical Linesworker
Description: Installs, maintains, repairs and patrols electrical sub-transmission and distribution systems. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level 3 : Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
- NZ Register Level 4 qualification
- AQF Certificate IV or
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Assessing Authority
| TRA - Trades Recognition Australia | |
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| Website | http://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ |
| traenquiries@education.gov.au | |
Specialisations
- Electrical Line Mechanic (Distribution) (NZ)
- Electrical Line Mechanic (Transmission) (NZ)
- Electrical Linesworker (Distribution) (Aus)
- Electrical Linesworker (Transmission) (Aus)
- Railway Traction Line Worker
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Unit Group 3422: Electrical Distribution Trades Workers
Description: Prepare, install, repair, maintain and patrol electric power distribution networks.
Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
- 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)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
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
Other occupations in this Unit Group
- 342212 - Technical Cable Jointer
