How do I become a linesworker
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Linesworker 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 and technical expertise you can expect a higher salary than people who are new to the role.
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There are approximately 1,800 Linesworkers employed in Australia right now. Linesworkers are mainly employed media and teleco providers as well as construction, security, engineering, government, and defence organisations.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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Linesworkers need to complete the Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation. This course takes 6-12 months to complete. You might also need a construction industry White Card and working at heights permit. As your career progresses, consider the Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design and the Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering.
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Further reading
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26th November 2019All linesworker courses
- CPC30711 Certificate III in Rigging
- ICT20215 Certificate II in Telecommunications Network Build and Operate
- ICT20315 Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology
- ICT30213 Certificate III in Telecommunications
- ICT30415 Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operate
- ICT30419 Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation
- ICT30519 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology
- ICT30519 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Telecommunications Cabling)
- ICT41119 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design
- ICTCBL247 Install, Maintain and Modify Customer Premises Communications Cabling: ACMA Open Rule
- ICTCBL254 Joint Metallic Conductor Cable in Access Network
- ICTTEN313 Work on and Resolve Recurrent Network Faults
- RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights
- UET30521 Certificate III in ESI - Transmission Overhead
- UET30621 Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead
- UETDRDU009 Install, Test and Verify Distribution Underground Cable Installations
- UETDRDU013 Joint, Terminate and Maintain High Voltage Underground Polymeric Cable
- UETDRIS010 Install and maintain low voltage overhead services
- UETDRIS011 Install and Maintain Low Voltage Underground Services
- UETDRIS014 Install and Replace Energy Meters and Associated Equipment
- UETDRMP002 ESI Safety Rules for Work on, Near or in the Vicinity of Electrical Apparatus
Linesworker careers
Linesworkers install and repair outdoor telecommunications aerials and cables. They examine maps and schematic drawings, then run the data transmission equipment that connects cable TV, radio, broadband, phones, security systems and fire alarms.
As a Linesworker you’ll be cutting and splicing cables, installing splitter systems and distribution hubs — as well as running diagnostic tests and carrying out repairs. Linesworkers are also called cablers and telecommunications riggers.
