Lineworker Courses
Lineworkers are skilled tradespeople responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical power systems, including overhead and underground power lines.
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Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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UETDRIS018
The UETDRIS018 Perform Low Voltage Field Switching Operation to a Given Schedule involves the skills and knowledge required for low voltage (LV) field switching in the electricity supply industry (ESI). It includes isolating, paralleling, and restoring LV networks using circuit-breaking and isolating equipment. The unit covers the approval process, use of specialist tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), testing, short circuiting for switching, and the preparation, issuance, and cancellation of work ...
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UETDRMP010
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Half day - 4 days
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The UETDRMP010 Provide First Aid in an ESI Environment unit equips learners with essential knowledge, skills, and competencies to deliver first aid in the Electrical Supply Industry. It involves recognising and responding to emergencies using basic life support measures according to workplace policies, meeting work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, and ensuring mobility and mutual aid for ESI workers.
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Half day - 4 days
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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UETDRMP011
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The UETDRMP011 Testing of Connections to Low Voltage Electricity Networks unit equips learners with the skills and knowledge to perform service and connection testing procedures for customer installations. It involves testing connections to low voltage electricity networks, ensuring compliance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards, and meeting industry requirements for mobility and mutual aid.
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UETDRVC003
The UETDRVC003 Control Vegetation for Powerline Work unit encompasses the skills and knowledge necessary for powerline vegetation control in the electricity supply industry. It involves controlling vegetation near live electrical apparatus using plant, tools, and equipment, in line with workplace requirements.
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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.
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