Short Course

Functional Switching Operations

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Overview

Competency Training’s High Voltage Functional Switching Operations course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to safely perform single point isolation of electrical equipment for mechanical access only.

Duration

1 Day

Location

Delivered at one of Competency Training’s national training centres, or at a client’s facility.

Price

Public Course – $750 GST Exempt.

Corporate Course – contact us for course costings

Dates

Course Outline

This nationally recognised High Voltage Functional Switching course is designed to provide personnel with the skills and knowledge required to perform single point isolation of electrical equipment for mechanical or production maintenance. The course covers the following topics:

Legislation and standards
Electrical hazards and risk management
High voltage hazards and risk management
Practical switching activities

The course is typically delivered on site, using the client’s equipment and procedures. Contact us for more information.

Outcomes

Units of Competency

UEPOPS116 Operate local H.V. switchgear
UEPOPS117 Operate local L.V. switchgear

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Who should attend?

This High Voltage Functional Switching course is designed for personnel working in fixed plant operations who may be required to perform single-point isolations for mechanical access. This includes:

Plant operators
Mechanical maintenance personnel
Electrical workers

Course Pathway Options

HIGH VOLTAGE ISOLATION FOR ACCESS

Mechanical and electrical workers who are required to perform switching to a switching program should enrol in the nationally recognised High Voltage Isolation for Access course.

HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHING OPERATIONS

Electrical workers who are required to write, check and/or authorise switching programs, perform switching, issue permits and coordinate switching and permit procedures should enrol in the nationally recognised High Voltage Switching Operations course.

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High Voltage Isolation for Access

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