Esitrain - Perform Field Switching for the Switching Operator (Single Wire Earth Return Network)

Summary

This course has been designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to perform the role and responsibilities of a switching operator on the high voltage single wire earth return (SWER) network.

Training refresher: 36 months

Training Mode Face to face

Duration 32 hours

COST (ex. GST) $1620 per person

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Prerequisites

You must hold a valid Queensland Electrical Work Licence as an Electrical Fitter Mechanic, Electrical Linesperson or Electrical Jointer before enrolling in this course.

Licence training is not offered by Esitrain, please find an alternative provider.

Learn the skills for contractors performing Switching Operator Assistant

Training Mode Face to face

Duration 24 hours hours

Cost (ex. GST) $1620 per person

Details & sessions

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Brisbane 103 Marshall Road, Rocklea QLD 4106

Toowoomba Building 3, Cnr South and Hampton Streets, Toowoomba QLD 4350

Maryborough 52-62 Searle Street, Maryborough QLD 4650

Rockhampton Building 8, 63 Glenmore Road, North Rockhampton QLD 4700

Mackay 23 Cemetery Road, West Mackay QLD 4740

Townsville 4-28 Hartley Street, Garbutt QLD 4814

Cairns 107-125 McLeod Street, Cairns QLD 4870

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Skills Acquired

On successful completion of this module including all prerequisites and assessments you should have these skills:

Outline the roles and responsibilities of persons performing switching and access work on or near the distribution network
Outline the types of documents incorporated into Energy Queensland’s safe system of work on or near high voltage networks
Identify required the equipment and Personal Protective Equipment required for the safe operation of a high voltage network
Explain the purpose and operation of SWER high voltage electrical apparatus
Explain distribution high voltage SWER network testing and earthing requirements
Write, check, and issue and cancel Access Permits and Test Permits
Outline safety constraints when performing distribution switching
Outline distribution feeder protection operation
Explain distribution commissioning requirements
Read and interpret distribution operational diagrams and symbols
Write and check SWER On Demand Transformer Isolation Sheet under the direction of Switching Coordinator
Outline the process and constraints involving switching communication protocol, switching sheet amendments, master switching sheets
Demonstrate the operation of various overhead and underground electrical apparatus according to requirements set out in manufacturer’s instructions, work practices and equipment operating manuals
Demonstrate field switching in accordance with prepared switching sheets in planned and emergency situations