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Underground Cable Jointing

Underground Cable Jointing has been designed for employees within the energy distribution/supply industry. In order to qualify for this course, trainees must complete Certificate III in ESI Distribution (powerline).

EsiTrain also provides clients with Training Needs Analysis consultancy services, which include:

• consulting on the skill requirements of employees
• providing clients with training updates on new products.

This course is fully-customisable, putting the needs of the client first.

the course outcomes
Underground Cable Jointing qualifications are portable, that is, they are recognised nationally.

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• lay and maintain LV polymeric underground cables
• install and maintain HV polymeric underground cables
• install and maintain paper insulated cables
• confined spaces

lay and maintain LV polymeric underground Cables

outcomes
After completing this section of the course, the successful trainee will be able to undertake the following:

• prepare and reinstate trenches
• lay conduits and underground cables
• identify underground cable types and explain the function of various cable components
• joint LV polymeric underground cables
• de-energise, re-energise and pre-commission LV underground cables
• identify and locate faults on LV underground cables
• joint energised LV polymeric underground cables.

	lay and maintain LV polymeric underground cables
	Details	Lay and Maintain LV Polymeric Underground Cables training has been designed for personnel seeking skills in laying and maintaining LV polymeric underground cables.
	Course length	60 hours.
	Training location	This is a trainer-led course that can be undertaken at either EsiTrain, or another suitable venue.
	Source of Accreditation	ENERGEX EsiTrain.

install and maintain HV polymeric underground cables

outcomes
After completing this section of the course, the successful trainee will be able to undertake the following:

• identify HV polymeric underground cables
• terminate HV polymeric cables
• joint HV polymeric cables
• de-energise, test earth and access HV underground cables
• test HV underground cables, joints and terminations
• identify and spike HV polymeric underground cables.

	install and maintain HV polymeric underground cables
	Details	Install and Maintain HV Polymeric Underground Cables training has been designed for personnel seeking to gain skills in laying and maintaining HV polymeric underground cables.
	Course length	60 hours.
	Training location	This is a trainer-led course that can be undertaken at EsiTrain, or another suitable venue.
	Source of Accreditation	ENERGEX EsiTrain.

install and maintain paper insulated cables

outcomes
After completing this section of the course, the successful trainee will be able to undertake the following:

• identify paper insulated cables
• prepare paper insulated cables for terminating and jointing
• terminate LV paper insulated cables
• joint HV de-energised and LV energised paper insulated cables
• terminate HV paper insulated cables
• joint HV paper insulated cables.

	install and maintain paper insulated cables
	Details	Install and Maintain Paper Insulated Cables training has been designed for personnel seeking to gain skills in laying and maintaining paper insulated cables.
	Course length	60 hours.
	Training location	This is a trainer-led course that can be undertaken at EsiTrain, or another suitable venue.
	Source of Accreditation	ENERGEX EsiTrain.

confined spaces

outcomes
After completing this section of the course, the successful trainee will be able to undertake the following:

• apply legislation and standards for confined space entry
• work safely in confined spaces
• select and use respiratory protection devices
• prepare and perform in confined space rescue
• classify and control combustion
• operate fire extinguishing equipment.

	confined spaces
	Details	Confined Spaces training has been designed for all personnel required to work in confined spaces. Note: during training, students wear breathing apparatus in both fresh air and smoke-filled atmospheres. Breathing apparatus will also be worn during simulated rescues. Students will perform simulated rescues of personnel from the confined space/training vessel using lifting equipment, tripod, harness, retrieval line and stretcher.
	Course length	24 hours.
	Training location	This is a trainer-led course that can be undertaken at EsiTrain, or another suitable venue.
	Source of Accreditation	ENERGEX EsiTrain.