This course is designed to achieve Switching Officer (Trainee status) and involves practical and theory exercises.
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. Candidates are required to complete an ElectraNet Switching Licence Application Form.
- Duration
- 9 days
- Delivery
- Trainer led classroom theory and practcials
- Location
- This training can be delivered:
• At a customers specific site
• At one of RelyOn Australia's approved training facilities
• Practical is held at ElectraNet's substation - Cost
- $8800.00 Cost is per person and inclusive of GST.
Please contact our Office for details on 1300 15 66 85 or email us on admin.au@relyon.com
Who should attend
New HV Operators requiring initial training prior to developing practical switching experience under the supervision of their Employer.
Course aim
ElectraNet Switching Operator (Initial) Category 2 course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to understand and safely act as a switching operator, without restriction, on the ElectraNet transmission network. High Voltage Operator training is required for operators to switch HV plant and issue permits.
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;
- The work permit process from application, preparation, isolation, issue, completion, cancelation and restoration, in compliance with your enterprise procedures;
- Operation of high voltage, low voltage, control and protection devices associated with the site, in compliance with the enterprise procedures; and
- The application and removal of fixed and portable earthing equipment, in compliance with enterprise procedures.
Please note:
This course provides the successful attendees with a T2 or Trainee status. A full ElectraNet Cat2 Switching license is granted upon the completion of the ElectraNet Log Book. The Log Book is provided to attendees at completion of the Course. At the completion of these exercises, the candidate is required to arrange an interview with a RelyOn Australia Assessor and provide evidence to support the completion of each relevant exercise.
Learning activities
Delivery includes:
- Trainer led classroom presentations
- Theory assessment
- Onsite practical exercises and assessment
Entry requirements
The attendee must submit a nomination form to ElectraNet via the ElectraNet Portal prior to being eligible to enrol in an initial course.
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:
- Hard hat,
- Safety footwear,
- Wrap around safety glasses,
- Fire retardant overalls with plastic zip fasteners,
- Work gloves (cotton or leather rigger type), and
- Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.).
Equipment Requirements for Practicals and Assessment:
- Approved live line tester (Modiewark or similar),
- HV insulating gloves,
- HV operating stick attachments (Modiewark and earthing), and
- Gloves and test equipment must be within current test date.
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.
