State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

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
  	http://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/
  	[email protected]

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.

Indicative 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  

• Occupation ceilings programme year 2018-2019
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Explanatory Notes - Information

Eligibility

The term “may be eligible” relates to general eligibility and should not be misinterpreted as your individual eligibility to apply for a visa. Note that additional specific requirements and criteria also apply to visa eligibility (e.g. higher English requirements, evidences of a job offer, etc).

Definitions

• Occupation List refers to the register of professional occupations which might qualify for an Australian Visa. There are 7 skilled occupation lists in total.
• MLTSSL is the acronym for 'Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List'.
• STSOL is the acronym for 'Short-term Skilled Occupation List'.
• ROL is the acronym for 'Regional Occupation List'.
• IMMI 18/051, IMMI 18/048, IMMI 18/049, IMMI 18/43, IMMI 18/050 refer to current Legislative Instruments which list the table of occupations appropriate for the respective visa programmes.
• Conditions refer to current caveats applying for a particular occupation under specific visa programmes.

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