Cable Jointer 4313-13
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Job description
Joins insulated electric power cables installed in underground conduits and trenches and prepares cable terminations for connection to electrical equipment and overhead lines.
Skill level
This occupation requires you to have completed formal qualifications achieved through study, training or work experience and is referred to as the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). You need to have attained AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required. For further information on the Australian Qualifications Framework see the AQF website.
See: www.aqf.edu.au/
Note: The AQF does not provide information or advice on skills assessment.
For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration puposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority.
There is a different assessing authority depending on your country of residence.
If your country of residence is one of the following:
- India
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- the Philippines
- the United Kingdom
the assessment authority for your occupation is:
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
VETASSESS is leading a consortium of Australian registered training organisations. Consortium members include Kangan Batman TAFE, Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Victoria University, Swan TAFE, Great Southern TAFE, South West Regional College and Central Gippsland TAFE.
There are three assessment phases:
- a free self-assessment tool for potential applicants to gauge their suitability for the assessment process
- a paper based pre-assessment that would take into account qualifications and work experience in the relevant trade
- a technical interview and in-country practical assessment. A schedule of visits
to each of the five countries is available.
See: www.vetassess.com.au
For more information about having your skills assessed contact VETASSESS.
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
VETASSESS
GPO Box 2752
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 3 9655 4801
Fax: 61 3 9654 3385
Email: vetassess@vetassess.com.au
Website: www.vetassess.com.au
Note: VETASSESS may not provide authority to work as a tradesperson. It may be necessary to obtain a licence or registration from a relevant government authority.
If your country of residence is any other country, the assessment authority for your occupation is:
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
You must apply to TRA for assessment of your qualifications and work experience to establish whether you are capable of undertaking the full range of tasks expected of a tradesperson in Australia.
TRA’s uniform assessment criteria requires you to demonstrate skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to an Australian apprenticed-trained tradesperson.
You must be capable of performing your work in a safe and acceptable manner and demonstrate that you have adequate theoretical knowledge for the occupation.
If you are seeking to have your skills assessed as a supervisor you must first satisfy the assessment requirements for your trade and have been working as a supervisor for three or more years after becoming fully qualified in your trade.
Trades Recognition Australia
PO Box 9879
CANBERRA ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 2 6121 7456
Fax: 61 2 6121 7768
Email: traenquiries@dewr.gov.au
Website: http://www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Programmes/TRA
Upon arrival in Australia, you may also need to obtain national recognition of your skills. The occupation that will be shown on the Australian qualifications is that occupation that best fits your training and experience and may not necessarily match the occupation title you migrated under. Please note the Australian qualification may not provide authority to work as tradesperson. It may be necessary to obtain a licence.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
New South Wales
Licensing is compulsory for unsupervised trade work.
Department of Fair Trading (DFT)
Home Building Licensing
Locked Bag A 5020
Sydney South NSW 1235
Telephone:133 220
Fax: 61 2 9377 9325
Website: www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
Victoria
Licensing is required for electrical work.
Energy Safe Victoria
Level 3, 4 Riverside Quay
Southbank Vic 3206
Postal Address:
PO Box 262
Collins Street West
Melbourne Vic. 8007
Telephone: 1800 815 721
Fax: 61 3 9686 2197
Email: info@esv.vic.gov.au
Website: www.esv.vic.gov.au
Queensland
Licensing is compulsory.
Department of Industrial Relations
Business and Occupational Licensing
Postal Address:
PO Box 820
Lutwyche Qld 4030
Telephone: 61 7 3247 4711 or 1300 650 662
Email: safetyinfo@dir.qld.gov.au
Website: www.dir.qld.gov.au/electricalsafety/
South Australia
Licensing is required for electrical work.
Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
Business & Occupational Services
Level 3, Chesser House, 91 - 97 Grenfell Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address:
GPO Box 1719
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone: 61 8 8204 9696
Website: www.ocba.sa.gov.au
Western Australia
Licensing is required for electrical work.
Electrical Licensing Board
20 Southport Street
West Leederville WA 6007
Telephone: 61 8 9422 5282
Fax: 61 8 9422 5244
Email: energylicensing@docep.wa.gov.au
Website: www.energysafety.wa.gov.au
Tasmania
Licensing is required for electrical work.
Electricity Standards and Safety
Postal Address:
PO Box 56
Rosny Park Tas. 7018
Telephone: 61 3 6233 7851
Email: wstinfo@justice.tas.gov.au
Website: www.wst.tas.gov.au/industries/electricity
Northern Territory
Licensing is compulsory.
Electrical Workers and Contractors Board
Electrical Licensing Board
Ground Floor Cavenagh House
38 Cavenagh Street
Darwin NT 0800
Postal Address:
GPO Box 1680
Darwin NT 0801
Telephone: 61 8 8981 5435
Fax: 61 8 8999 8967
Email: ewclb.lpe@nt.gov.au
Website: http://www.electricallicensing.nt.gov.au
Australian Capital Territory
Licensing is compulsory.
Building, Electrical and Plumbing Control
ACT Planning and Land Authority
Dame Pattie Menzies House
16 Challis St
Dickson ACT 2602
Telephone: 61 2 6207 7775
Website: www.actpla.act.gov.au
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
Not listed at this time
Victoria
Not listed at this time
Queensland
Not listed at this time
South Australia
Not listed at this time
Western Australia
Not listed at this time
Tasmania
Not listed at this time.
Northern Territory
Not listed at this time.
Australian Capital Territory
Energy Networks Association
Level 3, 40 Blackall St
Barton ACT 2600
Telephone: 61 2 6272 1555
Fax: 61 2 6272 1566
Website: http://www.ena.asn.au