Telecommunications Linesworker - 342413
Previously referred to in ASCO as:
4316-13 Telecommunications Linesworker
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Job description
Installs, maintains and repairs external telecommunication equipment such as aerial lines, conduits and underground cables, radio and mobile phone antennae, and limited items of terminal equipment.
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 - 3424 Telecommunications 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.
Registration with one of these five organisations is compulsory in all states when installing telecommunication cabling in buildings:
Australian Cabler Registration Service
See: Australian Cabler Registration Service
Australian Security Industry Association
See: Australian Security Industry Association
BICSI Registered Cablers Australia
See: BICSI Registered Cablers Australia
Fire Protection Association Australia
See: Fire Protection Association Australia
TITAB Australia Cabler Registry Services
See: TITAB Australia Cabler Registry Services
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is Australia's regulator for telecommunications, radio communications, broadcasting and the internet:
Australian Communications and Media Authority
See: Australian Communications and Media 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.