Lineworker

Lineworkers are skilled tradespeople responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical power systems, including overhead and underground power lines. Their work involves climbing poles, operating specialized equipment, and ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.

Lineworkers often respond to emergency outages caused by storms or accidents, working in physically demanding and sometimes hazardous conditions. They must adhere to strict safety protocols and regulations while performing tasks such as connecting new services, inspecting power lines, and replacing damaged components to maintain network integrity.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $88,400
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a lineworker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
UETDRMP004

Perform Elevated Work Platform Controlled Descent Escape
On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrician Electrical Linesman Lineworker
Telecommunications Technician Construction Worker Maintenance Technician Sign Installer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrician Electrical Linesman Lineworker Telecommunications Technician Construction Worker Maintenance Technician Sign Installer + 4 more
UETDREL005

Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus
Blended, Online
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lineworker Vegetation Control Worker Arborist
Trade Assistant Civil Construction Worker Plant Operator Machine Operator Telecommunications Technician Track Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lineworker Vegetation Control Worker Arborist Trade Assistant Civil Construction Worker Plant Operator Machine Operator Telecommunications Technician Track Worker + 6 more
UETDRMP012

Working on Energised Low Voltage Overhead Electrical Apparatus
On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lineworker Electrical Linesman Electrical Technician
Service Technician Electrical Fitter Mechanical Fitter
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lineworker Electrical Linesman Electrical Technician Service Technician Electrical Fitter Mechanical Fitter + 3 more
UETDRMP011

Testing of Connections to Low Voltage Electricity Networks
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $420
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Linesman Cable Jointer Lineworker
Network Technician Field Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Linesman Cable Jointer Lineworker Network Technician Field Technician + 2 more
UETDRMP010

Provide First Aid in an ESI Environment
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cable Jointer Lineworker Substation Technician
Electrical Linesman
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cable Jointer Lineworker Substation Technician Electrical Linesman + 1 more
UETDRRF002

Perform EWP Rescue
Blended, On Campus
1 day
$0 - $399
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lineworker Telecommunications Technician Maintenance Technician
Construction Worker HVAC Technician Solar Installer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lineworker Telecommunications Technician Maintenance Technician Construction Worker HVAC Technician Solar Installer + 3 more
UETDRTO012

Maintain Energised Transmission Lines Using Live Work Stick Techniques
Blended
3 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lineworker Asset Inspector Construction Supervisor
Field Technician Technical Officer Compliance Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lineworker Asset Inspector Construction Supervisor Field Technician Technical Officer Compliance Coordinator + 3 more
UETDRDU019

Transition Joint High Voltage Paper Insulated Cable to High Voltage Polymeric Cable
Blended, On Campus
4 - 5 days
$0 - $3,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cable Jointer Electrical Linesman Lineworker
Electrical Technician Substation Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cable Jointer Electrical Linesman Lineworker Electrical Technician Substation Technician + 2 more
UETDRVC003

Control Vegetation for Powerline Work
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Environmental Technician Environmental Compliance Officer
Field Technician Lineworker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Environmental Technician Environmental Compliance Officer Field Technician Lineworker + 2 more
UETDRDU017

Locate Faults in Underground Power Cables
Blended
4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cable Jointer Electrical Technician Lineworker
Electrical Trades Assistant Maintenance Technician Service Technician Asset Inspector
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cable Jointer Electrical Technician Lineworker Electrical Trades Assistant Maintenance Technician Service Technician Asset Inspector + 4 more
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