The course aim is to provide participants with a broad understanding of High Voltage plant and the hazards associated with it.

The target learners for this instance of course delivery are employees required to work safely up to the defined safe approach distance (SAD) near energised electrical apparatus, including electrical power-lines, for non-electrical workers in Transmission, Distribution, Rail Traction, Telecommunications and Vegetation Management Control industry sectors.

It includes work functions that may be performed, such as vegetation control, scaffolding, rigging, painting and/or any other activity that requires working safely and complying with requirements and/or established procedures near live electrical apparatus by a non-electrical worker.

Relevant safety related training programs are often mandated by regulation or industry agreements and documented in state codes of practice. 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

Upon successful completion of the course, a learner will have developed an understanding of the following:

• The legislative framework that governs work activities on their site.
• Relevant regulations and Enterprise procedures.
• HV hazards and Safe Approach Distances.
• Statutory requirements for working on and accessing HV equipment.
• HV Permits for maintenance and repairs.
• HV operating process.
• Introduction to Plant and Equipment.
• Accessing HV switch rooms/equipment including processes and permits.
• HV Operating agreements.
• Safety equipment / PPE.
• Interaction and responsibilities of in-house staff / contractors and third party power suppliers.

1 day

$308
Price is per person including GST. ($280 ex. GST per person).

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

• Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.)
• Personal Electronic device to access online course material (E.g. Laptop, Tablet)

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

• Theory/Written Assessment (e.g. Short Answer Questions, Multiple Choice, Verbal Questioning Interview)

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.

Non-accredited.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive Certificate of Completion - High Voltage Awareness

Further information about your rights and obligations:

• Student Handbook
• Complaints and Appeals Policy