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

It includes setting up test equipment and using the equipment to pre locate and pinpoint the cable fault. It also includes interpreting test results, documenting the fault location and likely cause and listing recommendations for correcting the cable fault.

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.