Safe Approach to SWER
Module Purpose This module provides the learner with the knowledge and skills to implement a “Safe to Approach” inspection and test procedure to high voltage electrical apparatus This module can be used for both refresher training and initial training Target group All workers who perform work in the vicinity of Single Wire Earth Return (SWER)…
Read MoreEnter Enclosures
Module Purpose This module provides the learner with the knowledge and skills to understand the procedures to be observed when entering enclosures containing High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) apparatus This module can be used for both initial and refresher training Target group All workers not otherwise authorised who are required to enter enclosures…
Read MorePerform rescue from a live low voltage panel
APPLICATION This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform a rescue from live low voltage (LV) electrical apparatus in an electricity supply industry (ESI) environment. This does not include overhead lines and underground cables. It includes the organisational workplace requirements for the inspection and use of live LV panel rescue equipment, and how…
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Manual HandlingModule Purpose This module provides the learner with the knowledge and skills to identify, recognise the need for, and adopt methods to control manual handling risks, thereby reducing the frequency of injuries. Target Group For whom All field workers who carry out manual handling tasks Summary of Content Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004…
Read MoreAttached climbing for tower work
Module Purpose This module provides the learner with the knowledge and skills to climb towers using the attached climbing method Target Group All workers required to climb towers Summary of Content Visual inspection and attachment of equipment Correctly ascending a tower Correctly descending a tower Course Duration 4 hours Group Size 6-8 participants Want…
Read MoreVESI Safety Framework
Module Purpose This module provides the learner with the knowledge to understand the purpose and intention of the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Act and associated legislations and regulations. This module can be used for both refresher training and initial training. Target Group All VESI personnel who are required to work on or near the…
Read MoreVESI Environmental Framework
Module Purpose This module provides the learner with the underpinning knowledge and skills to understand key principles of environmental management. This module can be used for both refresher training and initial training. Target Group All personnel who are required to work on or near the electricity network assets Summary of Content Environmental Legislation Air Emissions…
Read MoreApply access procedures to work on or near electrical apparatus
Application This unit covers the knowledge and understanding of electricity supply industry (ESI) access authority procedures for work on or near ESI electrical apparatus. It includes the relevant state and territory access authority procedures, and organisational workplace requirements and how it applies to ESI workers to meet work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety…
Read MorePerform pole top rescue
Application This unit covers the performance of pole top rescue procedures as an emergency procedure required in the workplace. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from a pole top and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution and rail work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for rescue, health, safety and risk management processes…
Read MoreProvide first aid in an ESI environment
Application This unit covers the provision of first aid in an electricity supply industry (ESI) environment. It includes the recognition and provision of an initial response where first aid is required in emergency situations by providing essential first aid using basic life support measures according to established workplace first aid policies and procedures. Methods of…
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