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Certificate II in Transmission Line Construction
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UET20422
You have spent years on-site assembling the structures and stringing the conductors that power our communities. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a formal recognition pathway for your technical skills. By registering your interest, you help us prioritise the development of this qualification for the transmission sector.
About This Qualification
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry (ESI) as a Transmission Line Construction Worker. This qualification covers assembling transmission structures and installing hardware. It also includes stringing transmission overhead conductors prior to being tensioned and terminated. The application of the skills and knowledge described within the units in this qualification may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace. High risk work (HRW) licences are required for dogging work and rigging as outlined on the Safe Work Australia website. Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this qualification.
Qualification Code
UET20422
Training Package
UET — Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
10 (8 core + 2 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Transmission Line Assembly Worker | Assembling high-voltage tower structures and installing the hardware required for overhead power transmission. |
| Electrical Trades Assistant | Supporting qualified linespeople and electricians in the construction and maintenance of electricity supply infrastructure. |
| Transmission Line Stringing Worker | Specialising in the installation and tensioning of overhead conductors across transmission networks. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
This qualification includes core units required for High Risk Work (HRW) licences in dogging and rigging. Holding the qualification is a significant step toward licensing, though applications must be made directly to your state regulator.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume detailing your time in the ESI transmission sector
- ✓Letters of service from energy authorities or civil contractors
- ✓Position descriptions for transmission assembly or assistant roles
Transmission Construction
- ✓Photos or videos of transmission structure assembly and erection
- ✓Installation logs for structure hardware and insulators
- ✓Records of stringing overhead transmission conductors
Safety & Compliance
- ✓SWMS and JSEAs for working in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
- ✓Environmental compliance reports and site checklists
- ✓Incident reports or safety meeting minutes you have contributed to
Equipment & Tools
- ✓Maintenance logs for tensioning equipment and stringing tools
- ✓Pre-start checklists for vehicle loading cranes or EWPs
- ✓Verification of Competency (VOC) records for site machinery
Licences & Training
- ✓High Risk Work Licences for Dogging (DG) or Basic Rigging (RB)
- ✓General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- ✓First Aid or CPR certifications relevant to the ESI sector
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector.
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems
UET60222
Certificate II
Certificate II in ESI - Asset Inspection and Testing
UET20621
Certificate II
Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control
UET20321
Certificate III
Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead
UET30621
Certificate III
Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Underground
UET30821
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