The aim of the course is to provide the learners with the opportunity to establish competency, knowledge and skills to safely act as a High Voltage Operator.

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 electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution.

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.

Delivery includes:

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

Upon successful completion of an Initial 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;
• 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.

2 days

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:

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

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

• Theory/Written Assessment
• Direct Observation/Practical Assessment
• Portfolio/Logbook

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.

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

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