High Voltage Operator Switching – Refresher

This course is designed to train 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 Switching Initial course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to understand and safely act as an Authorised Operator on High Voltage plant. Emphasis is placed on practical switching exercises, performed on the Client’s own HV equipment. Participants are also taught switching theory and the responsibilities of permit users and recipients. This Course addresses standards and legislation, and the site’s specific HV procedures.
High Voltage Operator training is required for operators to switch HV plant. Initial training is then refreshed every 3 years to maintain current competency.

Duration

2 days

Delivery

Trainer led classroom theory and practicals

Location

This training can be delivered:
• At a customers specific site
• At one of Thomson Bridge's approved training facilities

Cost

Contact our Office for details on 1300 15 66 85 or email us on admin.au@relyon.com.

Who should attend

The target participants 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 participants will be licensed and trade qualified or hold a Certificate in a related technical discipline. In addition to trade qualifications, the participant 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.

Course aim

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.

Learning outcomes

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.

Learning activities

Delivery includes:

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

Units of competency

Entry requirements

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 Thomson Bridge, a review on previous attained Units of Competency will determine what units we would issue to the worker.

Language, literacy and numeracy

All students completing training with Thomson Bridge must have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake training and assessment. All training is delivered in English, requiring the ability to read, write and answer verbal question. Basic numeracy skills are required which vary with each course.

Prior to the commencement of training, the trainer will assess language, literacy and numeracy levels, and will provide support as required.

Equipment and 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.).

Training equipment

For certain parts of this course, the following equipment are required and will be prepared for the learners to use:

• Access to HV electrical plant/apparatus for practicals
• HV switching equipment (e.g. insulated gloves, face-shield, operator stick)

Course materials

The following will be provided to learners to complete the course:

• Course notes: Slide handouts
• Assessment workbook
• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• Forms (e.g. SWMS, Access Authorities, Permits)

Licensing and regulatory information

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.
Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.

Additional information

The HV Operator Units require 2 separate assessments. Arrangements must be pre agreed as to collection of second assessment, logbook or RPL.