Power industry distribution cable jointer

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

2.5 yrs

typical

Sector

Engineering and manufacturing

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Connect new supplies, divert and make alterations to existing supplies, and locate and repair faults on the underground power distribution network.

Prepare, strip, and joint underground distribution cables in jointing bays

Apply cable joints, terminations, and sealing using correct materials

Test completed cable joints using HV test equipment before re-energisation

Work safely under permit-to-work systems at substations and in trenches

Locate and repair cable faults on distribution networks

Carry out switching operations to isolate and restore network sections

Complete accurate jointing records, test results, and network documentation

Electricity distribution network design and cable system principles

LV and HV cable jointing techniques for XLPE, paper-lead, and other cables

Safe systems of work including permit-to-work, earthing, and isolation

Fault location and cable testing using specialist diagnostic equipment

Jointing materials, compounds, and resin systems for cable connections

Network switching operations and the role of cable jointers in outages

Health and safety for working on live and de-energised electrical systems

Ready to look for a place?

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