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Electrical Training & Development

Training and Courses

Subject Course Code Nominal Duration
(hrs)		 Max. No. of Trainees
    Initial Refresh  

1. Authorisations

        
Apply access procedures to work on or near electrical network infrastructure  - (Receive Access Permits) UETTDRRF09A 7 4 8
Authorised Applicant   6 4 8
Enter Enclosures   6 3 8
VEDN Asset Auditor   8   15
         

2. Health & Safety

        
Attached Climbing for Tower Work   4 2 8
Chainsaw Operation & Maintenance   7 2 8
Climb and Work Aloft (tailored to suit work practice/s required)   TBA TBA 8
Confined Space Awareness   2 2 10
Fall Prevention - Regulations   3 1.5 8
Hearing Conservation   3 1.5 8
Live Low Voltage Panel Rescue UETTDRRF06A 2 1 8
Manual Handling   3 1.5 8
Perform CPR HLTCPR201A 2 – 2.5 1 - 1.5 15
Perform EWP controlled decent escape UETTDRRF08A 2 - 3 1 – 1.5 8
Perform EWP rescue UETTDRRF03A 1.5 - 2 1 – 1.5 8
Perform Pole Top Rescue UETTDRRF02A 4 1 - 1.5 8
Provide first aid in an ESI environment UETTDRRF10A 2 – 2.5 1 – 1.5 15
Safe to Climb (Structure inspection prior to climbing)   4 1.5 - 2 8
Switchyard Structure Rescue UETTDRRF05A 4 1 - 2 8
Tower Rescue UETTDRRF04A 8 4 8
Traffic Management
- Control traffic at a worksite
- Oversee traffic control plans around a worksit
LGAWORK201A
LGAWORK302A
6
3
8
Trench Rescue UETTDRRF07A 4 1 - 2 8
VESI Environmental Framework   3 2 12
VESI Safety Framework   3 2 12

3. Electrical

        
Apply Earth and Short Circuit device to high voltage apparatus   4 2 8
Apply ESI safety rules , codes of practice and procedures for work on or near electrical apparatus UETTDRRF01A 4   8
Conductive Structures   3 1.5 8
Course in standard (AMI) electrical meter installations 22001VIC 40 3 8
Electrical Supply System Appreciation    6   8
Green Book   4 3 8
Live Low Voltage Work – Cable Jointing     3 8
Live Low Voltage Work - Overhead   TBA 3 8
Live Low Voltage Work – Ground Level   7.5 3 8
Power Awareness (Communications Industry)   40 - 48 8 8
Safe Approach Distances   3 1.5 8
Safe to Approach SWER   3 1 – 1.5 8
Service Procedures   8 3 8
Underground Cable Tracing   3 1.5 8
VEDN Installation of UG electrical infrastructure   8   10

TBA – Course timeframe depends on course content tailored to suit work practices required

* Due to the practical nature of some competencies, the duration can vary due to number of learners and time taken for individuals to reach the required level of competence. This can be calculated more accurately when individuals requiring training are identified.

* The clustering of certain competencies can also reduce overall time due to the ability to combine discussions and practical exercises.

* Duration depends on the level of content required for this competency.

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