Power Training Services WA

Zone and terminal substation transmission switching

This 15-day course provides participants with the knowledge and skills associated with Western Power Switching Operator authority levels Zone Substation (ZS), Transmission Substation (TS) and Transmission Lines (TL) as stipulated in the Electrical System Safety Rules (ESSR) 2016, Appendix 4 – Transmission Switching Levels. Course Duration 15 days Who Should Attend Authorised Western Power Switching Operators who wish to gain authority levels Zone Substation (ZS), Transmission... [More]

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Transmission lines switching

This 9-day off-the-job training course provides participants with the knowledge and skills associated with Western Power Switching Operator authority level transmission lines (TL) as stipulated by Network Operations, followed by an on-the-job workbook. Course Duration 9 days Who Should Attend Authorised Western Power Switching Operators who wish to gain the switching authorisation Transmission Lines (TL) as stipulated in Appendix 4 of the ESSR 2016. Prerequisites The prerequisites... [More]

Transmission lines switching - Bridging Course

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Operate, maintain & recover a four wheel drive vehicle

Skills and knowledge needed to safely operate a 4 wheel drive (4WD) in a range of conditions and terrain types, conduct minor maintenance and repairs plus assess options for recovery of a 4WD vehicle. Course Duration 1 day Who Should Attend Drivers of 4WD’s on sealed & unsealed roads as well as those who may be required to conduct off-road driving operations including driving in remote areas. Prerequisites The prerequisites for attendance at this course are: Successful completion... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency.

Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle (RIIVEH305A)
Operate four wheel drive vehicle (TLIC2025A)
Operate vehicles in the field (PMASUP236B)

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Basic fire extinguisher and bushfire awareness

Knowledge and skills to use portable fire fighting equipment safely and effectively and an understanding of bushfire behaviour to promote safe working practices in remote and bush fire prone areas in accordance with the Western Power fire precaution work instruction. Course Duration 1/2 day Who Should Attend People who work in premises and vehicles equipped with portable fire fighting equipment and those required to work in remote and bushfire-prone areas. Prerequisites None Course... [More]

Basic fire extinguisher, bushfire awareness and fire tender trailer

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Perform rescue from switchyard structures at heights

This one day training course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to perform rescue procedures from switchyard structures at heights in the workplace. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from switchyard structures and how they apply in the context of transmission or distribution work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health, safety and risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency.

Perform rescue from switchyard structures at heights (UETTDRRF05B)

(HR) Fire safety for fire wardens

This 3.5 hour course aims to provide training for volunteer members of the Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) as per the standard AS: 3745. The training encompasses first attack fire-fighting and emergency response training. Course Duration 3 & 1/2 hours Who Should Attend This training is available to all nominated Western Power Fire Wardens. For further information regarding this course, please email the Process & Systems Training team. Prerequisites be a nominated Fire Warden... [More]

(HR) Fire safety for chief fire wardens

This 4.5 hour course provides training for volunteer members of the Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) as per the standard AS: 3745. The training encompasses first attack fire-fighting and emergency response training. Who should attend Nominated Western Power Chief Fire Wardens. For further information regarding this course, please email the Process & Systems Training team. Prerequisites PUAWER005B Operate as part of an emergency control organisation currently hold a position of... [More]

Excavator Operation

Skills and knowledge required to conduct excavator operations. Course Duration 1 day Who Should Attend People who are required to operate an excavator within the Resources, Construction and infrastructure industries. Prerequisites To gain the Unit of Competency, you will need to provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you do not have a USI please apply for one via the USI website. Course Includes The operation of an excavator including: loading, bulk excavation backfilling... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency.

Conduct civil construction excavator operations (RIIMPO320E)

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(HR) Ariba - purchase requisitioner - new user

This 2 hour course aims to educate attendees on the Ariba Procure to Pay (P2P) module, which is designed to make direct purchasing with our contracted suppliers easier, more efficient and more transparent. The course content will include using the Ariba catalogue, creating non-catalogue items, raising purchase requisitions, receipting goods and approval of invoices. Course Duration 2 hour Who Should Attend Western Power employees or embedded / fixed term contractors who are... [More]

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Remove and install live line taps

This four hour training course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to remove and install high voltage live line taps. Course Duration 4 hours Who Should Attend This course is suitable for people who hold LOU authorisation or have NOT been trained in the removal or installation of HV live line taps. Prerequisites The prerequisites for attendance at this course are: Introduction to Western Power switching procedures Network Authority Card (NAC) NA2 Substation Entry... [More]

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