| Occupation Title | TELECOMMUNICATIONS LINESWORKER (AUS) / TELECOMMUNICATIONS LINE MECHANIC (NZ) |
| ANZSCO Code | 342413 |
| Occupations in this Group | 342411 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) 342412 Telecommunications Cable Jointer 342413 Telecommunications Linesworker (Aus) / Telecommunications Line Mechanic (NZ) 342414 Telecommunications Technician |
| Description | Installs, maintains and repairs external telecommunication equipment such as aerial lines, conduits and underground cables, radio and mobile phone antennae, and limited items of terminal equipment. |
| Skill Level | 3 |
| Specialisations | Operator Bearer Systems (Army) |
| Occupation List | Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
| Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
| Tasks | -examining drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed |
| -locating faults in telecommunications equipment using instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and transmission measuring equipment | |
| -attaching wires and cables to appliances | |
| -adjusting, replacing and repairing faulty items, and testing equipment using electronic instruments | |
| -installing cabling for telephone, radio, pay TV and computer transmission | |
| -joining cables and sealing sheaths with lead and thermoplastic | |
| -erecting, testing and maintaining aerial and underground wires and cables, and radio and mobile phone antennae | |
| -installing telecommunications equipment and appliances such as telephones, switchboards and data transmission equipment | |
| Skills Assessment Authority | Trades Recogntion Australia |
| Related Occupations | 342411 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) 342412 Telecommunications Cable Jointer 342414 Telecommunications Technician |
| State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
| English Requirements | Competent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill) |