High Voltage Operator training is required for operators to switch HV plant and issue permits. Initial training is then refreshed every 3 years to maintain current competency. The ElectraNet Switching Operator (Refresher) – Category 2 course is designed to refresh participants’ knowledge and skills required to understand and safely act as a Switching Operator without restriction on the ElectraNet Transmission network.

Experienced HV Operators requiring refresher training.

Delivery includes:

• Trainer led classroom presentations
• Theory assessment
• Onsite practical exercises and assessment

Upon successful completion of an Refresher Course, a participant will have developed an understanding of:

• The legislative framework that governs work activities on their site;
• Relevant regulations and enterprise procedures;
• Hazards associated with equipment and balance of plant;
• The work permit process from application, preparation, isolation, issue, completion, cancelation and restoration, in compliance with your enterprise procedures;
• Operation of high voltage, low voltage, control and protection devices associated with the site, in compliance with the enterprise procedures; and
• The application and removal of fixed and portable earthing equipment, in compliance with enterprise procedures.

2 days

$2200
Price is per person, including GST. Please contact our Office for details on 1300 15 66 85 or email us on admin@thomsonbridge.com.

Learners are required to have the following to participate in this course:

• Hard hat,
• Safety footwear,
• Wrap around safety glasses,
• Fire retardant overalls with plastic zip fasteners,
• Work gloves (cotton or leather rigger type), and
• Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.).

Equipment Requirements for Practicals and Assessment:

• Approved live line tester (Modiewark or similar),
• HV insulating gloves,
• HV operating stick attachments (Modiewark and earthing), and
• Gloves and test equipment must be within current test date.

Learners will be assessed using a combination of the following methods:

• Theory/Written Assessment
• Direct Observation/Practical Assessment

To participate in this course, learners are required to:

• have current certification in the required prerequisites.
• be literate in spoken English and competent in reading, writing, and numeracy.
• be sufficiently fit to participate.

Prior to commencement of our ‘refresher’ course, where the worker has not completed their ‘initial’ training via RelyOn Australia, a review on previous attained Units of Competency will determine what units we would issue to the worker.

Non-accredited.

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