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Cable Jointer (NSW/ACT)

State/Territory Specific Information

Education and Training:

To become a cable jointer you usually have to complete an apprenticeship in ESI Cable Jointing (Powerline). Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10.

Training is usually both on and off the job. The off-the-job training is provided through Registered Training Organisations, including TAFE. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Related Courses:

  1. Communication Cabling - Electricians
  2. Joint Copper Cable (ICT Unit)
  3. Certificate I in Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking *
  4. Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications
  5. Certificate II in Electrotechnology Data Communications
  6. Certificate II in Telecommunications Access Network *
  7. Certificate II in Telecommunications Cabling *
  8. Certificate IV in Polymer Technology *

Employment Opportunities:

Most cable jointers work for electricity corporations or private subcontractors on underground electricity distribution and service cables. Work is carried out in cities, suburbs, large industrial centres and country towns. Cable jointers may be responsible for work in a particular area or district. Occasionally, cable jointers working for electricity authorities are required to work away from home for periods of time.

There has been some reduction in the electricity generation and distribution workforce in recent years. However, the introduction of new technologies and expansion of the electricity grid is creating new employment opportunities in this field.

For Further Information:

EnergyAustralia

(02) 8878 5000

ActewAGL Corporation Ltd

(02) 6270 7597

ElectroComms and Energy Utilities Industry Skills Council Ltd

(02) 6241 2155

Integral Energy

(02) 9853 6666 or 13 10 81

Australian Industry Group

Telstra Switchboard

1300 368 387 (Toll Free)