This unit includes the skills and knowledge required to joint, terminate and maintain gas and oil filled underground cable 33 kilovolt (kV) and above, in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

It includes maintenance of gas and oil filled underground cables, the preparation of cables and phasing out, jointing and terminating and the preparation of the cable jointing bay.

It also includes the relevant safety procedures to ensure installation of cable is undertaken according to workplace requirements.

Note: Entry into this unit is for users who:

• hold Certificate III in ESI – Distribution Underground – powerline worker qualification or equivalent.

and

• hold UETDRDU012 Joint, terminate and maintain high voltage underground paper insulated cable or equivalent

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.