RelyOn Australia has a deep understanding of energy networks and a passion for sharing our knowledge of safe operating, risk analysis and industry best practice in respect to High Voltage and Low Voltage operations.
This Arc Flash Familiarisation course provides participants with a broad understanding of Arc Flash and the hazards associated with it. These programs can be tailored to your specific site and audience.
The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.
Our Instructors draw on their extensive experience across Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Rail, Oil & Gas and Mines.
Please note, this is a non-accredited course and upon successful completion, learners will receive a Certificate of Completion – Arc Flash Familiarisation.
- Duration
- 1 day (Courses Commence at 8.00am – 4.00pm AEDT)
- Delivery
- Trainer led classroom theory and practicals
- Location
- This training can be delivered:
• At a customers specific site
• At one of RelyOn Australia's approved training facilities - Cost
- $440.00 Price is per person including GST. ($400 ex. GST per person).
For Corporate and Private Courses, please discuss your requirements with our Training Services Team via our Office on 1300 15 66 85 or email via admin.au@relyon.com
Who should attend
The target learners 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.
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 course is designed to enable participants to safely work on or near electrical apparatus by providing them with the knowledge and skills to understand arc flash, its risks and methods of mitigation.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, a participant will have developed an understanding of the following:
- The legislative framework that governs work activities on their site
- Regulatory context and international standards
- Characteristics of an Arc
- Understanding Arc Flash
- Arc Flash – human effects
- Common causes of Arc Flash
- Arc Flash protection boundary
- Arc Flash incidents
- Case study analysis
- Why conduct Arc Flash analysis
- Arc Flash calculations and analysis – learnings
- Hierarchy of control
- Reducing Arc Flash hazard
- Arc Flash working distance
- Appropriate levels of PPE
- Electrical hazard management
- Risk mitigation
Learning activities
Delivery includes:
- Trainer led classroom presentations
- Theory assessment
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.)
Course materials
The following will be provided to learners to complete the course:
- Course notes: Slide handouts
- Assessment workbook
- Access to online training modules and assessments
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
Nil
