HV Switching (UETDRIS017)
HV Switching (UETDRIS017)

Course Details
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$1600 GST inc
4 Days
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform high voltage (HV) field switching operation to a given schedule in the electricity supply industry (ESI).
It includes the approval process, isolating, paralleling and restoring HV overhead and underground electricity networks using circuit breaking and isolating equipment, specialised tools, personal protective equipment (PPE) and testing equipment.
It also includes proving de-energised, short circuiting and earthing, preparing, issuing and cancelling work permits.
Note: Those holding an existing Certificate III ESI Distribution Overhead, Distribution Underground qualification or equivalent meets the prerequisite unit requirements.
Those holding an existing Diploma / Advanced Diploma of ESI Power Systems or Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrician qualification or equivalent partially meets the prerequisite unit requirements. They are still required to complete:
- UETDREL004 Operate plant and equipment in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
- UETDREL005 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
- UETDRIS018 Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule
The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.
Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Pre-requisite unit
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits
UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits
UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices
UETDREL001 Apply environmental requirements
UETDREL004 Operate plant and equipment in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
UETDREL005 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
UETDRIS018 Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule
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