T0838

Working Safely On or Near Electrical Network Infrastructure in QLD (Switching)

Summary

Provides the knowledge and skills required for anyone that requires authorisation to access a high voltage enclosures for the purposes of high voltage switching.

Training refresher: Not required for this course.

Training Mode Face to face
Duration 16 hours
COST (ex. GST) $1080 per person

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Prerequisites

This course has no prerequisites.

7 Locations


QLD
Rocklea Rocklea Depot 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

Upcoming Course Sessions

Tue 27th Apr 2021 -
Wed 28th Apr 2021 8:00am - 4:00pm
Toowoomba
8 spots available
person
Cost (ex. GST) $1080.00
Tue 4th May 2021 -
Wed 5th May 2021 7:30am - 4:00pm
Rocklea
2 spots available
person
Cost (ex. GST) $1080.00
Mon 17th May 2021 -
Tue 18th May 2021 8:00am - 4:00pm
Toowoomba
8 spots available
person
Cost (ex. GST) $1080.00
Tue 1st Jun 2021 -
Wed 2nd Jun 2021 7:30am - 4:00pm
Rocklea
8 spots available
person
Cost (ex. GST) $1080.00
Tue 1st Jun 2021 -
Wed 2nd Jun 2021 7:30am - 4:00pm
Townsville
8 spots available
person
Cost (ex. GST) $1080.00
Tue 8th Jun 2021 -
Wed 9th Jun 2021 8:00am - 4:00pm
Cairns
8 spots available
person
Cost (ex. GST) $1080.00
Mon 14th Jun 2021 -
Tue 15th Jun 2021 8:00am - 4:00pm
Toowoomba
8 spots available
person
Cost (ex. GST) $1080.00
Date & Time Locations Availability No. of People COST (ex. GST)
Tue 27th Apr 2021 -
Wed 28th Apr 2021 8:00am - 4:00pm
Toowoomba
8 spots
$1080.00
Tue 4th May 2021 -
Wed 5th May 2021 7:30am - 4:00pm
Rocklea
2 spots
$1080.00
Mon 17th May 2021 -
Tue 18th May 2021 8:00am - 4:00pm
Toowoomba
8 spots
$1080.00
Tue 1st Jun 2021 -
Wed 2nd Jun 2021 7:30am - 4:00pm
Rocklea
8 spots
$1080.00
Tue 1st Jun 2021 -
Wed 2nd Jun 2021 7:30am - 4:00pm
Townsville
8 spots
$1080.00
Tue 8th Jun 2021 -
Wed 9th Jun 2021 8:00am - 4:00pm
Cairns
8 spots
$1080.00
Mon 14th Jun 2021 -
Tue 15th Jun 2021 8:00am - 4:00pm
Toowoomba
8 spots
$1080.00

Skills Acquired

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

  • Apply electrical safety and technical knowledge relevant to the type of work and the operation of plant or vehicles near overhead and underground electric lines.
  • Interpret the application and intent of the Electrical Safety Code of Practice – Working Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines.
  • Describe the difference between Authorised Persons and Untrained Persons as outlined in the Electrical Safety Code of Practice - Working Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines.
  • Explain basic electrical concepts and the effect of electricity on the human body.
  • Identify hazards that may be present and the control measures to be implemented to manage the risks associated with work carried out on or near overhead and underground electric lines, and within high voltage enclosures.
  • Identify electricity network infrastructure assets, substation components and voltages.
  • Identify exclusion zones applicable to people, vehicles and operating plant for various electric line voltages, types of conductors and cables, high voltage enclosures, environmental conditions, and training and authorisations of people on the electricity network.
  • State the emergency planning, response and reporting procedures required in the event of an electrical incident or accident.
  • Demonstrate the process for detecting abnormal electrical interference in a high voltage enclosure using a tuned AM radio.
  • Demonstrate the process for safe entry to and exit from a high voltage enclosure.