It includes isolating, paralleling and restoring LV overhead and underground electricity networks using circuit breaking and isolating equipment.

It also includes the approval process, using specialist tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), testing, short circuiting for switching and preparing, issuing and cancelling work permits.

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.