This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install overhead wiring structures in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.

It includes planning and preparing for installation, installing the required components to specification and completing all required documentation.

Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment.

People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.

Operators of mechanised equipment must have undertaken training and, where appropriate, hold the relevant licence, permit or certificate and be recognised as competent for the class of machinery being used.