This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to lay power cables in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

It includes positioning and using plant and equipment for direct laying of cables in trenches, on racks and in conduit or ducts.

It also includes bedding and protecting cables, cable pulling methods, sealing cable ends and backfilling the excavation.

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.

Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.