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Attachment F

Qualifications of an electrical jointer and linesperson under the Electricity Regulation 1994 (s.214-215 and s.221-222, ESR2002)

Qualifications, skills and experience Required

Evidence required

For electrical jointer:

Employed as an assistant in electrical jointing work for at least two years within Australia; or

For electrical linesperson:

Evidence that the person has been employed as an labourer or tradesperson's assistant on overhead electrical line construction or maintenance for at least two years within Australia; or as a licensed electrical fitter or licensed electrical mechanic;

and

Statement from applicant's employer  or employers verifying applicant's employment  in the relevant trade work
Electrical mechanic or fitter licence (linesperson application only)

Satisfactorily finished a course of theoretical and practical training;

and

Document from SRTO or other training provider evidencing that person has completed:
Electrical cable jointer training course (Elements 1,3 & 4 Paper or 1, 2 &4 Polymeric)
CNLW1 - linesperson
C78 Line work for electrical mechanics - electrical mechanic

Certificate from the applicant's employer outlining the applicant's experience;

and

Statement from applicant's employer verifying applicant's experience in the relevant trade work (satisfied below)

For electrical jointer:

Certificate from electrical engineer or licensed electrical jointer that the person has 300 hours experience in jointing and terminating cables that are not energised; or

For electrical linesperson:

Certificate from electrical engineer or licensed electrical linespersons that the person has 300 hours experience in working up a pole on dead line work; and states in the reasonable opinion of the engineer or licensed person that the applicant can and will perform electrical work in a safe and workmanlike manner;

and

Statement from electrical engineer or relevant licensed person verifying applicant's experience in the relevant trade work Statement provided as per requirements

Satisfactorily completed any required examination

Document from SRTO or other training provider evidencing that person has completed:
CNLW1 – linesperson
C78 Line work for electrical mechanics - electrical mechanic

Last updated 22 July 2009