WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Joins insulated electric power cables installed in underground conduits and trenches and prepares cable terminations for connection to electrical equipment and overhead lines.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• repairs, maintains and joins cables
• splices conductors, insulates splices and connects cable sheathing
• checks insulation and performance of installed cables
• aintains location diagrams
• ensures that electrical conductors are correctly connected between sub-stations and customers’ premises
• may dig trenches and service pits or tunnels for cables
• may test for the presence of gas
• may encase cables in armoured or other protective covers