This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform high voltage (HV) field switching operation to a given schedule in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

It includes the approval process, isolating, paralleling and restoring HV overhead and underground electricity networks using circuit breaking and isolating equipment, specialised tools, personal protective equipment (PPE) and testing equipment.

It also includes proving de-energised, short circuiting and earthing, preparing, issuing and cancelling work permits.

Note: Those holding an existing Certificate III ESI Distribution Overhead, Distribution Underground qualification or equivalent meets the prerequisite unit requirements.

Those holding an existing Diploma / Advanced Diploma of ESI Power Systems or Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrician qualification or equivalent partially meets the prerequisite unit requirements. They are still required to complete:

• UETDREL004 Operate plant and equipment in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
• UETDREL005 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
• UETDRIS018 Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule

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.