Electrical Distribution Trades Workers

Electrical Distribution Trades Workers 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:

- NZQF 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 include:**

- 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