Telecommunications Cable Jointer Skill Assessment

Joints, terminates and repairs copper and fibre optic telecommunications cables installed in underground pipes, trenches and overhead systems.

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

Types of visas you can apply for

187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream