Course Overview
This nationally accredited course covers the practical skills and knowledge required for operating primary high voltage switchgear and performing switching to a switching program. Aimed at personnel involved in switching high voltage apparatus under the direction of a switching coordinator, the course combines online theory with hands-on simulator training at our Mackay facility.
Competencies / Units included
Course Content
- Statutory compliance and legislation
- Basic high voltage switching principles and fundamentals
- Site-specific high voltage switching procedures
- Preparing to operate high voltage switchgear
- Operation of outdoor and indoor high voltage switchgear
- Operation of high voltage test equipment
- Application of installed and portable earthing devices
- Performing switching to a switching program
- Introduction to preparation and writing of HV switching sheets
- Access Permits
Mode of Delivery
Blended learning: initial theory and knowledge delivered online at the learner's own pace, followed by a 1-day face-to-face workshop at our Mackay facility to complete practical elements and final assessment.
Who Should Attend?
- High Voltage Switching Operators
- Switching Assistants
- Access Permit Recipients
- Any personnel required to carry out high voltage switching operations
Refresher Training
Industry best practice recommends HV Switching Stage 1 refresher training at intervals not exceeding 2-3 years.

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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