Technical Cable Jointer - 342212
Previously referred to in ASCO as:
431313 Technical Cable Jointer
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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. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill level
This occupation has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience in Australia of AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (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.
If you require further information on this occupation, please refer to the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
See: Unit Group 3422 - Electrical Distribution Trades Workers
Information on the skill level of each occupation is consistent with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and may differ from the requirements set by the assessing authorities for obtaining a skills assessment. Please contact the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation to check on their requirements.
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. The assessment authority for your occupation is Trades Recognition Australia.
See: Trades Recognition Australia
If you want to claim points for your qualifications and/or work experience in your nominated or closely related occupation you should forward all the relevant documents to the relevant skills assessing authority. Based on your documents, the assessing authority will provide advice to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on your qualifications and/or work experience. The department will consider this advice when awarding points for your qualifications and work experience.
Note: If your qualifications are not in a relevant field to your nominated occupation and you want to claim points, the assessing authority will be unable to provide advice to the department. In these circumstances, the department will make a determination of how many points will be awarded to your qualifications.
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 want to practise your occupation. Contact the local authority in your relevant state or territory to enquire about the licensing or registration requirements.
New South Wales
Licensing is compulsory for unsupervised trade work.
Fair Trading
See: Fair Trading
Victoria
Licensing is required for electrical work.
Energy Safe Victoria
See: Energy Safe Victoria
Queensland
Licensing is compulsory.
Department of Justice and Attorney-General
See: Department of Justice and Attorney-General
South Australia
Licensing is required for electrical work.
Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
See: Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
Western Australia
Licensing is required for electrical work.
Department of Commerce
See: Department of Commerce
Tasmania
Licensing is required for electrical work.
Department of Justice
See: Workplace Standards Tasmania
Northern Territory
Licensing is compulsory.
Electrical Workers and Contractors Licensing Board
See: Electrical Workers and Contractors Licensing Board
Australian Capital Territory
Licensing is compulsory.
Building, Electrical and Plumbing Control
ACT Planning and Land Authority
See: ACT Planning and Land Authority
Professional associations
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.
Energy Networks Association
See: Energy Networks Association