342211: Electrical Linesworker / Electrical Line Mechanic

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

342211

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3422

Electrical Distribution Trades Workers

Skills assessor

TRA

ANZSCO 342211 identifies Electrical Linesworker / Electrical Line Mechanic as a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Electrical Distribution Trades Workers unit group (3422), classified under Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers. Mechanic Installs, maintains, repairs and patrols electrical sub-transmission and distribution systems. Registration or licensing may be required. Common specialisations include Electrical Linesworker (Distribution) / Electrical Line Mechanic (Distribution), Electrical Linesworker (Transmission) / Electrical Line Mechanic (Transmission), Railway Traction Line Worker. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketElectrical Linesworker / Electrical Line Mechanic is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a long training gap — the training pathway is long and shortages persist even with increased training.

Visa pathways9 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Electrical Distribution Trades Workers unit group earn an average of $3,047 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 42 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$3,047

↑ 112% above national avg

Average age

42 yrs

≈ national avg (41 yrs)

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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