Cable Jointer
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What is a Cable Jointer?
A Cable Jointer is a specialised artisan who works with heavy insulated cables.
Examples of these kinds of cables:
- High voltage
- Fibre optics
- Telephone cables
This job requires incredible skill and electrical expertise.
What does a Cable Jointer do?
- creates ‘splices’ – a particular way to join cables together
- checks and maintains the cables
- tests, troubleshoots and repairs cables
- digs trenches to lay cables
- keeps records
Are you … ?
- passionate about electricity?
- able to work in all kinds of weather conditions?
- strong and healthy?
- good with your hands?
- comfortable up ladders and cranes?
- prepared to work in isolated places?
- safety conscious?
- a team player?
How do I become a Cable Jointer?
Further Education and Training Colleges (FET) may offer programmes for specific Trade or Skills Set for would-be cable jointers.
We advise contacting these institutions directly.
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education.
- CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
Here are some accredited private places where you can do various cable jointing courses:
- TANK INDUSTRIES
- H.V. TEST (PTY) LTD
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Electrician … or … Pipe Fitter
Is becoming a Cable Jointer the right career choice for me?
