The objective is to provide instruction on safe and effective live line work using the stick technique, and the handling, care, maintenance, transportation, storage, testing and identification of relevant tools and equipment. It also provides a thorough understanding of the documentation required to safely undertake live high voltage stick work.

The target learners for this course are employees currently working within the Australian Electricity Supply Industry, who are currently in. or moving into roles requiring live line work on the transmission network. 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.

All 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
• Train de-energised to live stick work standards
• Train energised to live stick work stage

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;
• Hazards associated with maintaining live work using stick method;
• Maintaining live work using stick techniques, including:
  • Verifying site conditions and potential hazards;
  • Confirmation and calculation of physical loads; and
  • Selecting appropriate and authorised work methods;
• Preparing and cleaning of specialist materials and tools in accordance with authorised technical instructions;
• Undertaking occupational health and safety (WHS)/(OHS), and safe working practices;
• Understanding of requirements to disable or render inoperative automatic network reclosing;
• Procedures for issuing/accepting live work authorities/permits and/or relevant work documentation.

3 weeks for Initial; and 3 days for Refresher

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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, Conductive soled boots)
• Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.)
• Climbing equipment

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

• Theory/Written Assessment (e.g. Short Answer Questions, Multiple Choice, Verbal Questioning Interview)
• Direct Observation/Practical Assessment (e.g. Workplace, Simulated Environment, Role Play/Scenario)

To participate in this course, learners are required to:

• be a Certificate III Transmission overhead powerline worker or a qualified transmission powerline worker.
• have current certification in the required prerequisites.
• be literate in spoken English and competent in reading, writing, and numeracy.
• be sufficiently fit to participate.

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