Descriptions
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.
Job Description
- Installing conductors and aerial equipment, and underground cables and equipment
- Installing and maintaining equipment associated with electrical supply such as transformers
- Attending to electrical breakdown and emergencies
- Maintaining poles and associated hardware, and continuity of electrical supply and street lighting
- Conducting routine maintenance on the aerial and underground electricity supply network
- Conducting low-voltage switching operations
- Fitting pole hardware and crossarms
- Preparing low- and high-voltage cable joints and cable terminations while connecting and installing electrical equipment and overhead lines
- Using heavy plant equipment such as elevated work platforms and portable equipment such as hydraulic drills
- May undertake substation installation and maintenance, and specialised testing and revenue meter installation
Available Visa Types
Common Visa Types

Skilled Independent visa(subclass 189)

Skilled Nominated visa(subclass 190)

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)

Training visa (subclass 407)
Other Visa Types
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
Skill Assessment
Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA)
Job Readiness Program (JRP)
Migration Skills Assessment (MSA)
Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP)
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (TSS 482)
Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA)
Eligibility Assessment
- Hold a valid passport;
- Complete an Australian qualification directly related to the nominated occupation (must be issued by an RTO registered on CRICOS);
- PSA results are valid for 3 years.
Assessment Steps
- Online Registration → Upload color scans of original documents (PDF) as guided → Pay fees → TRA Review → Results issued via email.
Assessment Requirements
- 需持有与提名职业直接相关的澳大利亚资格证书(需提供证书及成绩单/学习记录,显示课程起止日期和课程结构)。
- PSA不再要求提交360小时实习/见习证明(该要求已取消);审核重点转为身份验证和澳大利亚资格本身。
- 无TRA独立英语成绩要求;签证阶段的英语要求按内政部对应签证标准执行(如Functional/Competent/Vocational等等级及对应考试)。
Estimated time required
- Up to approximately 3 months (from the date of application submission).
Cost (AUD, excluding GST)
- PSA Assessment Fee: $130.
Assessing Authorities
- TRA
Information Source
https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.auSkill Shortages
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| 2025 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 2024 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | NS | S |
| 2023 | S | S | NS | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 2022 | S | S | S | S | S | NS | S | S | S |
| 2021 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
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