Overhead - Power Training Services WA

Western Power overhead line work familiarisation

This twelve day course covers the necessary requirements to become familiar with all of Western Power systems, procedures and equipment related to the overhead network. These requirements will be covered through the electrical safety requirements, material handling and the environment, working at heights, construction and network characteristics, switching operations, testing and commissioning, access to high voltage and low voltage electrical apparatus, low voltage service... [More]

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Electrical substation insulator washing

This course provides participants with knowledge and skills: in insulator washing principles and procedures inwashing insulators on energised equipment in electrical substations. Course Duration 2 days Who Should Attend This course is suitable for people who are required to be authorised to conduct electrical substation insulator washing on the Western Power network. Prerequisites The prerequisites for attendance at this course are: Western Australian Electrical Licence or Cert III... [More]

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Service connection testing (metrel polarity plus)

This two day course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to conduct service connection tests using Western Power’s requirements and procedures and then carry out those tests on different types of metering configurations. Course Duration 2 days Who Should Attend This course is designed for participants who will be required to conduct service connection testing. Please note: Whilst Apprentices are permitted to attend the course, they are only permitted to do service... [More]

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Power system familiarisation for non-technical people

This will provide you with information about the Western Power Network and some of the key equipment used to ensure safe and efficient provision of electricity. Course Duration 1 day Who Should Attend People who require a general overview of Western Power’s Network, structures and equipment. Prerequisites None Learning Outcomes As a result of attending this training course participants should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of Western Power’s Network Identify and... [More]

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MCB replacement

This course provides the required knowledge to correctly replace an MCB. Course Duration 1/2 day Who Should attend A Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems – Distribution Overhead qualified lineworker who holds a WA Electrical Worker’s Licence. Prerequisites The prerequisites for attendance for this course are: hold a current WA Electrical Worker’s Licence Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems – Distribution Overhead qualification; or equivalent Network Authority Card (NAC) Note:... [More]

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Service connection testing (metrel polarity plus) - assessment

This one day assessment will determine the participant’s skills, knowledge and application of Western Power’s service connection testing requirements. This will include the procedures and the skills to test the different types of service connection arrangements. Please note: No additional training or coaching will be given as this is an assessment only. Course Duration 1 day Who Should Attend People who require continued authorisation to test service connections on the Western... [More]

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Recipient In charge (RIC) for work permits

This course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to undertake the responsibilities of Recipient in Charge (RIC) to receive Vicinity Authority and Electrical Access permits. Course Duration 1 day Who Should Attend This course is suitable for existing recipients within the Western Power permit to work system who require Recipient in Charge (RIC) to receive Vicinity Authority and Electrical Access permits. Prerequisites The prerequisites for attendance at this... [More]

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Distribution testing and commissioning

This will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to test and commission Western Power electrical apparatus. Course Duration 3 days Who Should Attend This course is suitable for people with responsibility for testing and commissioning Western Power’s electrical apparatus. Prerequisites The prerequisites for attendance at this training course are: Network Authority Card (NAC) one of the following qualifications is essential: Certificate III in ESI – Distribution Overhead... [More]

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Installation of low voltage spreader rods

This course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to install spreaders to live low voltage conductors on the Western Power Network. Course Duration 3 days Who Should Attend Western Power and contractor powerline workers who are required to install LV spreader rods on the Western Power Network. Prerequisites The prerequisites for attendance at this training course are: Network Authority Card (NAC) Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length... [More]

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Recipient In Charge (RIC) for vicinity authority

This one day course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to undertake the responsibilities of Recipient in Charge (RIC) to receive Vicinity Authority permits. Course Duration 1 day Who Should Attend This course is suitable for existing recipients within the Western Power permit to work system who require Recipient in Charge (RIC) to receive Vicinity Authority permits. Prerequisites The prerequisites for attendance at this training course are: Network authority... [More]

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