This unit includes the skills and knowledge required to develop and validate high voltage (HV) switching programs in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

It includes HV switching principles, interconnected and radial switching programs, and types, characteristics and capabilities of electrical apparatus.

It also includes procedures for confirming, reviewing, and updating workplans, based on technical advice and data analysis, procedures for determining work permits, and writing HV switching programs for power outages.

Note: Entry into this unit is for users who:

• hold the unit UETDREL005 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus or equivalent

and

• hold a UET Certificate III Qualification or the equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory,

or

• hold an Electrician or Electrical Fitter licence or the equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory,

or

• hold an Electrician or Electrical Fitter qualification or the equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.

In addition, Electricians or Electrical Fitters must have completed the unit UETDRIS032 Solve problems in network equipment or equivalent to meet the requirements of working within the electricity supply industry (ESI).

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.