Lineworker

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.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $88,400
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a lineworker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
UETDRMP004

Perform Elevated Work Platform Controlled Descent Escape

On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRMP006

Perform Pole Top Rescue

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRMP009

Perform Tower Rescue

Blended, On Campus
1 - 2 days
$495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Linesman Lineworker
UETDREL005

Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus

Blended, Online
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRMP012

Working on Energised Low Voltage Overhead Electrical Apparatus

On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRMP011

Testing of Connections to Low Voltage Electricity Networks

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$420
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRMP010

Provide First Aid in an ESI Environment

On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$145 - $150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRMP008

Perform Rescue From Switchyard Structures

On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRRF002

Perform EWP Rescue

Blended, On Campus
1 day
$399
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRTO012

Maintain Energised Transmission Lines Using Live Work Stick Techniques

Blended
3 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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