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Asbestos awareness for Western Power personnel

This Asbestos awareness training will provide employees with basic knowledge and understanding of the risks associated with asbestos, routes of exposure, where asbestos containing materials could be found, and how to safely manage removal and disposal of bonded Asbestos in accordance with Safety Health and Environment Management System requirements. Course Duration 1 hour Who Should Attend All employees who may directly or indirectly be exposed to Asbestos. Prerequisites There are... [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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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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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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Tester in charge (TIC)

This course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to undertake the responsibilities of Tester In Charge (TIC) in Western Power’s permit to work system to receive Sanction To Test (STT) permits. Course Duration 1 day Who Should Attend This course is suitable for existing Recipients in Charge or others who require Tester in Charge authorisation within the Western Power permit to work system to receive Sanction to Test permits. Prerequisites The prerequisites for... [More]

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Substation arrangements

This two-day course will provide the learner with the basic underpinning knowledge and concepts of Western Power substation primary plant arrangements. Course Duration 2 days Who Should Attend This course is suitable for people who are required to work on or near Western Power substations. Prerequisites The prerequisites for attendance at this course are: Network Authority Card (NAC) Western Australia Electrical Licence Note: All prerequisites need to be current. Learning Outcomes... [More]

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Working near energised distribution equipment

This one day training course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to safely open and work near energised Western Power distribution equipment. This course includes information relating to the responsibilities of Western Power employees who work near energised equipment, the hazards of working near energised equipment and the control measures that can be used to prevent injury or equipment damage. This course does not cover the requirements to work on the equipment... [More]

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Working safely near Western Power's operational assets

This course will provide participants with a familiarisation of Western Power Network and the processes that are required to ensure all work is conducted safely. Course Duration Half Day Who Should Attend Recommended for people operating plant and equipment near overhead powerlines or persons responsible for planning or supervising work near overhead powerlines involving plant and equipment. The course is also suitable for people excavating near Western Power’s operational assets.... [More]

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Western Power distribution cable jointing familiarisation - LV energised

This course will familiarise participants with knowledge and skills of legislation and Western Power requirements, cable characteristics, cable types, cable installation principles and procedures, and the skills to safely joint, terminate and maintain low voltage energised underground polymeric cables used in Western Power’s network. Course Duration 2 days Who Should Attend This course is suitable for people who are required to gain the following Western Power authorisations: Joint... [More]

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