HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHING STAGE 1 & 2

This course is for Switching Coordinators, Electrical Tradespeople and Engineers.

Course Overview

Building on Stage 1, this course provides the skills and knowledge to write switching programs, control and coordinate isolation, and manage access on local high voltage networks where multiple sources of supply exist. Designed for those whose role is to coordinate HV switching operations at the site level.

Competencies / Units included

Course Content

  1. Statutory compliance (Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice)
  2. Electrical hazards and risk management
  3. High voltage switching principles
  4. Performing switching to a switching program
  5. Operating high voltage switching devices
  6. PPE
  7. Safety and operating equipment
  8. Developing switching programs with multiple HV supply sources
  9. Managing simultaneous access at multiple network locations
  10. Coordinating resources for complex HV switching programs

Mode of Delivery

Blended learning: online theory at the learner's own pace, followed by 2 days of face-to-face simulated workshop training at our Mackay facility.

Who Should Attend?

  • Electrical tradespeople, coordinators and engineers whose role requires them to control, coordinate and authorise access to HV apparatus
  • Switching Coordinators
  • Electrical Engineers managing HV network access

Refresher Training

Industry best practice recommends HV Switching Stage 1 & 2 refresher training at intervals not exceeding 2–3 years.

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Nationally Recognised Training

Plumpton Training Services is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #31600). This status enables us to offer nationally recognised training and issue formal qualifications and Statements of Attainment.

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