High Voltage Awareness

The purpose of this e-Learning safety course is to raise awareness of the dangers associated with high voltages when working with, or around high voltage systems and equipment. This course provides participants with the knowledge required to implement and maintain a safe and reliable work environment, through the use of high voltage isolation and access procedures and processes.

Our e-Learning courses are self-paced where students can enrol online at any time, completing the program at their convenience.

The High Voltage Awareness course provides an introduction to high voltage electrical equipment. It provides an overview of the following topics:

• Legislative requirements and Australian Standards that are relevant to high voltage installations.
• The dangers associated with high voltages when working around high voltage systems and equipment.
• Safety procedures to follow in order to ensure a safe work environment.
• Permit procedures, including high voltage isolation and access procedures and processes.

The eLearning package incorporates multimedia elements to make the course

engaging for students. Assessments are presented and completed by students at

different points throughout the training to ensure that learning outcomes have been

met.

This course does not include any formal competencies.

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisite requirements for this course

The High Voltage Awareness course is suitable for anyone working in or around a high voltage installation who needs to be aware of their responsibilities in these areas, this may include:

• Asset owners
• Stores and purchasing personnel
• Engineers
• Cleaning staff
• Trade personnel
• Management

A trade qualification is not necessary.