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Telecommunications Linesworker / Telecommunications Line Mechanic - 342413

Description

Telecommunications Linesworkers install, maintain, and repair external telecommunication equipment such as aerial lines, conduits and underground cables, radio and mobile phone antennae, and limited items of terminal equipment.

Skill Level

3

Specialisations

  • Operator Bearer Systems (Army)
Skills Assessment Requirements

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Telecommunication Linesworker is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Must have successfully completed an AQF Qualification either a Certificate III in Telecommunications Rigging Installation or formal training that is comparable
  • Must possess skills that are current to Australian industry standards demonstrated by 12 months full time employment or equivalent part-time in the occupation in the previous three years
  • If you have obtained a qualification internationally or an Australian qualification that was not through the Australian Recognition of Learning process, you are required to demonstrate 3 years full time or equivalent post-qualification experience
  • If you have obtained an Australian qualification issued through the Australian Recognition of Learning process, you are required to demonstrate 3 years full-time or equivalent post-qualification experience OR 6 years full-time or equivalent experience which can be either pre- or post-qualification
Group Title 3424 Telecommunications Trades Workers
Group Description

Install, maintain and repair data transmission equipment, aerial lines, conduits, cables, radio antennae and telecommunications equipment and appliances.

Tasks

  • Examining drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed
  • Locating faults in telecommunications equipment using instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and transmission measuring equipment
  • Attaching wires and cables to appliances
  • Adjusting, replacing and repairing faulty items, and testing equipment using electronic instruments
  • Installing cabling for telephone, radio, pay TV and computer transmission
  • Joining cables and sealing sheaths with lead and thermoplastic
  • Erecting, testing and maintaining aerial and underground wires and cables, and radio and mobile phone antennae
  • Installing telecommunications equipment and appliances such as telephones, switchboards and data transmission equipment

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 and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Occupations in this Group

  • 342411 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
  • 342412 Telecommunications Cable Jointer
  • 342413 Telecommunications Linesworker (Aus) / Telecommunications Line Mechanic (NZ)
  • 342414 Telecommunications Technician

How to calculate your points (skilled visas)

To apply for a skilled visa, you must determine your points score. The minimum required to be eligible is 65 points. However, depending on your occupation, the demand, and the state you are applying to, you may need a higher score to receive an invitation.

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