342212: Technical Cable Jointer

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

342212

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3422

Electrical Distribution Trades Workers

Skills assessor

TRA

Technical Cable Jointer (ANZSCO 342212) is a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Electrical Distribution Trades Workers unit group (3422), classified under Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers. Joins insulated electric power cables installed in underground conduits and trenches, and prepares cable terminations for connection to electrical equipment and overhead lines. Registration or licensing may be required. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketTechnical Cable Jointer 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 pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) 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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