This Competency Standard Unit covers the knowledge and application of Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) safety rules and codes of practice for work on or near electrical apparatus.

It includes the application of safety rules, codes of practice and enterprise based procedures and how they apply in the context of distribution work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for, health, safety and risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.

The Essential Energy ESR (Initial) applies to all persons, employees, contractors and Accredited Service Providers (ASP) working on or near HV and LV electrical apparatus associated with Essential Energy’s electrical network.

Delivery includes:

• Trainer led classroom presentations
• Theory assessment
• Practical exercises and assessment

On successful completion of the course a participant will be able to:

• Understand and apply relevant safety rules, codes of practice and procedures
• Identify and obtain hazards and risk control measures for specific work functions/areas
• Understand and correctly apply the requirement for access authority/work permits required for work from appropriate personnel in accordance with established procedures
• Prepare, assess and monitor safety systems and equipment for work to minimise and control hazards
• Understand and correctly follow workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risk
• Follow specific workplace systems and equipment isolation procedures
• Identify restricted workplace areas including ingress and egress procedures
• Understand and Identify Safe Approach Distance procedures.

1/2 day

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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 (e.g. Short Answer Questions, Multiple Choice, Verbal Questioning Interview)
• Practical Assessment (e.g. Workplace Simulated and Scenario)

To participate in this course, learners are required to:

• be literate in spoken English and competent in reading, writing, and numeracy.

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

Further information about your rights and obligations:

• Student Handbook
• Complaints and Appeals Policy