High Voltage Operator - Refresher

Description

This course is designed to train & re-assess the competency of individuals who are required to operate high voltage equipment and hold a current qualification or relevant certificates. Our courses have been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The course will be delivered by an experienced HV professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

The High Voltage Operator Refresher course is designed to review the knowledge and skills of participants who perform the role of an Authorised Operator on High Voltage equipment. Emphasis is placed on practical switching exercises, performed on the Client's own HV equipment. Participants are also re-assessed on switching theory and the responsibilities of permit user and recipients.

This Course addresses standards and legislation, and the site's specific HV procedures, including switching officer responsibilities, access, test and work permit issuing and recipient duties. High Voltage Operator training is required for operators to switch HV plant and issue permits. The training is refreshed every 3 years to maintain current competency.

Units of Competency

UETDRMP001Apply access authority procedures to work on or near electrical apparatusCurrent
UETDRMP002ESI safety rules for work on, near or in the vicinity of electrical apparatusCurrent

Course aim

The aim of the course is to re-assess a learner's competency, knowledge and skills to safely act as a High Voltage Operator.

Target learner group

The target learners for this course are employees currently working within the Australian Electricity Supply Industry. This includes employees of network asset owners, contractors and sub-contractors in the electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution networks and also privately owned and operated HV networks.

Those who work on the network must maintain currency of skills and competency in a range of safety and technical competencies. Relevant safety related training programs are often mandated by regulation or industry agreements and documented in state codes of practice.

Most learners will be licensed and trade qualified or hold a Certificate in a related technical discipline. In addition to trade qualifications, the learner groups will have completed a range of electrical and plant safety related training programs related to the roles they hold. Due to the significant safety risks in the industry these employees work within highly proceduralised workplaces with mature workplace safety systems.

Workers in the industry are required to regularly complete workplace safety risk assessment and work planning documentation, and therefore bring a solid foundational understanding of risk assessment and workplace safety documentation concepts and practices to the program.

Learning activities

Delivery includes:

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

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, a participant will have been re-assessed on their understanding of the following:

  • 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, cancellation and restoration, in compliance with your enterprise procedures;
  • Operation of high voltage, low voltage, control and protection devices associated with the site;
  • The application and removal of fixed and portable earthing equipment, in compliance with enterprise procedures.

Prerequisites

UETDRMP002 *ESI safety rules for work on, near or in the vicinity of electrical apparatusCurrent
* Prerequisite is included in this course.

Duration

2 days

Cost

$1540
Price is per person including GST. ($1400 ex. GST per person).

For Corporate and Private Courses, please discuss your requirements with our Training Services Team via our Office on 1300 15 66 85 or email via admin@thomsonbridge.com.

Equipment & PPE

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

  • Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. Hard Hat, Safety Footwear, Approved Hi-Vis Clothing, Safety Glasses).
  • Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.).

Assessment approach

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

  • Theory/Written Assessment
  • Direct Observation/Practical Assessment

Course Entry Requirements

To participate in this course, learners are required to:

  • have completed a HV Operator initial program.
  • be literate in spoken English and competent in reading, writing, and numeracy.

Prior to commencement of our ‘refresher’ course, where the worker has not completed their ‘initial’ training with RelyOn Australia, a review of previously attained Units of Competency will determine what units we will issue to the learner upon successful completion of the course.

Participants are only eligible to be awarded a Statement of Attainment for units of competency which they have previously attained.

Accreditation Status

Nationally recognised training.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a statement of attainment.

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