training

substation training

Substation Training has been designed for employees within the energy distribution/supply industry.

Metering Training is conducted in-house. Energex is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for the course.

the course outcomes
After completing the course, the successful trainee will have gained an understanding of the procedures and regulations that enable them to effectively undertake substation work. See below for an overview of the course stages.

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• substation switching authorisation
• awareness for electrical and non-electrical personnel
• high voltage isolation and access procedures
• high voltage consumers operator

substation switching authorisation

outcomes
After completing this section of the course, the successful trainee will have gained knowledge and skills in the following:

• advanced relay operated substation functional procedures
• switching operations
• Substation Automated Control Systems (SACS) up to 33 kV.

	substation switching authorisation
	Details	Substation Switching Authorisation training has been designed for electrical engineering tradespersons, cable jointers and linespersons.
	Course length	11 days.
	Training location	This is a trainer-led course, that can be undertaken either at EsiTrain, or another suitable venue.
	Source of Accreditation	ENERGEX EsiTrain and Part of UTT NTD 310.

substation awareness for electrical and Non-Electrical Personnel

outcomes
After completing this section of the course, the successful trainee will be able to identify basic substation equipment.

	Substation Awareness for Electrical and Non-Electrical Personnel
	Details	Training in Substation Awareness for Electrical and Non-Electrical Personnel has been designed for electrical and non-electrical tradepersons.
	Course length	6 hours.
	Training location	This is a trainer-led course that can be undertaken at either EsiTrain, or another suitable venue.
	Source of Accreditation	ENERGEXEsiTrain.

high voltage isolation and access procedures

outcomes
After completing this section of the course, the successful trainee will have gained knowledge and skills in the following:

• applying the requirements of the ‘HVIA Procedures’ booklet, relating to earthing, access permits, responsibilities and work on non-commissioned apparatuses.

	High Voltage Isolation and Access Procedures
	Details	High Voltage Isolation and Access Procedures training has been designed for electrical engineering tradespersons, cable jointers or linespersons.
	Course length	16 hours.
	Training location	This is a trainer-led course that can be undertaken either at EsiTrain, or another suitable venue.
	Source of Accreditation	ENERGEX EsiTrain.

high voltage consumers operator

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

• list general safety requirements for working in and around HV plant and equipment
• identify and inspect safety equipment
• identify common components of HV plant and equipment
• prepare, check, authorise and issue switching sheets/programs and permits
• identify, administer and apply appropriate procedures for access to HV, including testing to prove dead/de-energised and applying earths
• operate HV plant and equipment indoor, outdoor, overhead and underground, on customers’ equipment wherever possible
• discuss common phenomena that adversely affect HV systems, for example harmonics and ferro resonance
• identify the minimum requirements to meet statutory regulations, for example documented procedures, records of tests and labelling

	high voltage consumers operator
	Details	High Voltage Consumers Operator training has been designed for personnel with an electrical background who operate and/or supervise the operation on the HV equipment on their site.
	Course length	24 hours.
	Training location	This is a trainer-led course that can be delivered either at EsiTrain, or another suitable venue.
	Source of Accreditation	ENERGEX EsiTrain.