Assessor Resource
UETTDRIS58
Locate faults in power system underground power cables
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to locate faults in power system underground power cables in the electricity supply industry (ESI).
It includes diagnosing and detecting the location of faults in underground power cables. It includes obtaining the required access to test or equivalent permit, setting up the fault location test equipment and following the procedure to carry out the cable fault location test plan.
It also includes interpreting test results, documenting the fault location and likely cause, and listing recommendations for correcting the cable fault to meet client requirements.
The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.
Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)