MTM – Authorised Recipient (PTWN) – Refresher – 1 day

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work.
This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislation.
The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

This course is for Metro Trains Melbourne employees, Alliance Partners, and Contractors who are required to work under the Permit to Work Near (PTWN) Conditions as set out by the MTM procedures. This course provides the learners with the required skills and knowledge in the application of electricity supply industry (ESI) safety rules and codes of practice for work near electrical apparatus..

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Duration

1 day

Delivery

Trainer led classroom theory and practical's

Location

This training can be delivered:
• At a customers specific site
• At one of RelyOn Austalia's approved training facilities (note: typically at the Rail Academy, Newport, VIC)

Cost

$341.00 Cost is per person and includes GST.
Please contact our Office for details on 1300 15 66 85 or email us on admin.au@relyon.com

Who should attend

Employees and contractors who are required to work under the Permit to Work Near Conditions as set out by the Metro Trains Melbourne procedures

Course aim

The aim of the course is to give the participant knowledge and skills to safely act as a Permit Holder (Recipient in Charge) of the Permit to Work Near (PTWN) Access Authority, enabling them:

1. To receive Work Authorities to work near the live electrical apparatus.
2. To be in control of the work area covered by the Authority.

The course also covers relevant procedures to gain access for works near electrical network infrastructure in the rail corridor in the context of traction/rail work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for safety and risk management processes and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.

Learning outcomes

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

• Understand the legislative framework that governs work activities at their site;
• Understand and Identify hazards associated with work at site;
• Understand and Identify the correct regulations and enterprise procedures;
• Correctly complete work permits as a permit holder for the PTWN as per MTM procedures;
• Understand and Identify Isolations and safe working zones in the rail corridor;
• Understand and Identify hazards associated with the specific electrical apparatus.
• Apply safe procedure when working near electrical apparatus (as non-electrical workers)

Learning activities

Delivery includes:

• Trainer led classroom presentations / Self-paced online theory presentations
• Practical Scenario
• Theory assessment

Units of competency

Prerequisites

• UETDRMP002 ESI safety rules for work on, near or in the vicinity of electrical apparatus

Entry requirements

MTM requires Learners to hold the following currencies prior to the authorisation of the PTWN Recipient Role:

1. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
2. HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
3. Track Force Protection Coordinator (TFPC) 3.2

Language, literacy and numeracy

All students enrolling in the RelyOn Austalia course must have LLN skills to do simple calculations, understand English well enough to be able to read, write, and provide verbal responses to questions in English to undertake the training and assessment.

Prior to the commencement of training, the trainer will assess the students’ LNN and 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) – No special tools or equipment required;

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

• Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.)

Training equipment

Your relevant legislation documents:

• WHS/OHS Acts and Regulation
• Electricity Acts and Regulation
• Code of Practice

Course materials

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

• Course notes: Slide handouts
• Assessment workbook
• Relevant company PTWN forms
• Logbooks

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.