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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRTO012

Maintain Energised Transmission Lines Using Live Work Stick Techniques

Blended
3 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRVC003

Control Vegetation for Powerline Work

On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRDU017

Locate Faults in Underground Power Cables

Blended
4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRDU016

Lay Power Cables

Blended
2 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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