Electrical Distribution Powerline Apprenticeship

Trade: Cert III in ESI Distribution

Some of the topics covered within the training of this apprenticeship are:

  • Installation and maintenance of poles and hardware
  • Installation and maintenance of electrical equipment
  • Installation and maintenance of overhead and underground cables
  • Installation and maintenance of public lighting systems
  • Installation and maintenance of overhead and underground services
  • Maintenance of energised Low Voltage cables
  • Low and High Voltage switching

On completion, apprentices will have the required skills and knowledge to work as a Distribution Powerline Tradesperson in the areas of Powerline Construction, Maintenance, Customer Connection, Emergency Supply Restoration and Public Lighting in both above and underground installations.

Distribution Powerline Apprentices are based throughout metropolitan and regional depots.