HV Training

Our High-Voltage courses cover all aspects of working with and around HV equipment.

Course Name:	HV Switching Operations
Duration and Venue:	5 Days, at CT's Brisbane Training Centre, or at Client Facility.
Description:	This course is intended for electrical workers and engineers working with HV switchgear in industrial facilities and networks. Emphasis is placed on practical switching exercises, performed either at our facility in Brisbane or on the client's HV equipment. Participants are also taught switching theory and the responsibilities of permit users and recipients.
Assessment:	In-class progressive assessment, short-answer test papers. Practical switching assessment.
Competency Outcomes:	Upon successful completion of the course a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following Unit of Competency will be issued:
UEPOPS349A	Operate High Voltage Primary Switchgear
UEPOPS428A	Develop High Voltage Switching Programs
UEPOPS429A	Co-ordinate and Direct Switching Programs
Prerequisite Competencies:	Course participants will require a Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent.
Course Fee:	POA
Notes:	Typically a minimum of 6 people is required to run the course. The course can be customised to suit a particular site.

Course Name:	HV Switching Refresher
Duration and Venue:	2 Days, at CT's Brisbane Training Centre or Client Facility
Description:	This course highlights relevant changes in standards and legislation, and revisits the site's specific HVIA procedures, including switching officer responsibilities, access, test and work permit issuing and recipient duties. It is for personnel who are already authorised switching officers and is recommended every 2 years.
Assessment:	In-class progressive assessment, short-answer test papers. Practical switching assessment.
Competency Outcomes:	Upon successful completion of the course a certificate is issued confirming refresher training for the competencies previously held by the attendees.
Prerequisite Competencies:	Course participants will require a Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent, or tertiary electrical qualification and must have previously completed a full HVSO course.
Course Fee:	POA
Notes:	Typically a minimum of 6 people is required to run the course. Competency Training reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course if insufficient bookings are received.

Course Name:	HV FUNCTIONAL SWITCHING
Duration and Venue:	1 or 2 days, at Client Facility
Description:	This course is intended for electrical and non-electrical personnel and provides training in how to safely isolate high voltage equipment for mechanical or production maintenance, (i.e. not for HVIA purposes). It is typically carried out on site, using the client's equipment and procedures and the certification restricts participants' operations to the specific equipment they have been trained to isolate. The course duration depends on the number of participants and the equipment on which training is to be conducted.
Assessment:	In-class progressive assessment, short-answer test papers. Practical switching demonstrations.
CompEtency Outcomes:	Upon successful completion of the course a Statement of Completion is issued.
Prerequisite Competencies:	None
Course Fee:	POA
Notes:	Typically a minimum of 8 people is required to run the course.