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A Cable Jointer works with underground cables in a power supply system. You might lay new cables or join cables to existing network systems. Cable Jointers may perform repairs when necessary or deactivate cable systems when no longer needed. You might also make or assemble cable parts and components as part of your work.
Cable Jointers should be safety focused and able to follow correct procedures at all times. It’s important you can work as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues. Cable Jointers should have strong technical skills and may spend a lot of time working outdoors.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Cable Jointer.
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Get started in the electrical supply industry (ESI) with the UET30821 Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Underground. This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for work as an underground cable jointer and provides all the skills you need to start working on graduation. During your studies you’ll learn how to install and maintain low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) underground cables as well as the supporting services gear and electrical equipment. You’ll also gain critical skills in work health and safety, learning how to apply WHS regulations and codes of practice on the job. Enquire now for the full list of study units, ESI career outcomes, and training providers near you that offer this course..
Average duration: 48 months.
In Australia, a full time Cable Jointer generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
Employment numbers have remained stable in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 169,000 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Cable Jointer. Cable Jointers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in a career as a Cable Jointer, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems – Distribution Cable Jointing. This course will give you the skills to install and maintain de-energised low voltage and high voltage underground polymeric cables. You’ll cover a range of topics including working safely around live electrical apparatus, laying ESI electrical cabling, fabricating and assembling utilities industry components and solving problems along AC and DC circuits.
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$1,250 weekly pay
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$1,800 weekly pay
Signal Technician
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