Power Cable Installation and O&M Technician

Personnel who use specialized equipment and tools to install, inspect, commission, operate and maintain power cables.

Project pending development

An internationally recognized entry-level qualification in power cable installation and operation/maintenance, focusing on cable laying and installation, inspection/commissioning, operation and maintenance; serves as a standardized professional credential in power engineering.
Can serve as an important basis for recruitment and grading for cable installation, O&M inspection and fault-handling positions in power engineering companies, cable construction companies and power grid operators.
Certification can systematically improve cable installation and O&M capabilities and enhance employment competitiveness in power engineering.

Current students or recent graduates majoring in Electrical Engineering and Automation, Power Engineering, Cable Engineering, Mechatronics, Energy Engineering or related fields.
Technical personnel seeking to transition into power cable installation and O&M, cable engineering and power maintenance.
Junior employees in power engineering companies, cable construction companies and power grid operators engaged in cable installation and O&M inspection.
Technical enthusiasts and entrepreneurs interested in power cable installation/O&M and power engineering who wish to receive systematic entry-level training and obtain certification.

Eligibility Requirements:

Any one of the following:
（1）At least 1 year of cumulative work experience in power cable installation, cable inspection, cable commissioning, cable O&M, power engineering or related work.
（2）College diploma or above in Electrical Engineering and Automation, Power Engineering, Cable Engineering, Mechatronics, Energy Engineering or a related field.
（3）Another Level 2 electrical or power engineering certificate certified by the China Global Professional and Technical Certification Center.

Theoretical examination: Computer-based or online written examination covering cable fundamentals, installation standards, O&M standards and safety procedures. Duration: 90 minutes.
Practical assessment: On-site practical operation, installation demonstration and fault inspection/repair exercises. Assesses cable laying/installation, inspection/commissioning, operation/maintenance and fault handling. Duration: 120 minutes.

Theoretical Knowledge: Fundamentals and types of power cables; cable laying and installation processes and standards; cable inspection and commissioning standards; operation and maintenance methods; cable fault diagnosis technology; electrical safety regulations.
Operational Skills: Use specialized equipment and tools to install, inspect, commission, operate and maintain power cables; execute cable laying and installation standards; use testing equipment for cable fault diagnosis and location; handle technical problems in cable O&M; comply with electrical safety procedures.