Enquire nowPlan & Perform High Voltage Switching Operation
COST
Perth & Adelaide: $2,000
Karratha/Regional Area: $2,700
Course Duration
4 Days
locationS
delivered at one of PMV’s national training centres (Perth, Karratha & Adelaide), or at a client’s facility.
INTAKE DATES
| Name | Location | Start Date | End Date | |
| High Voltage Switching | PMV Booragoon | 15-Dec-25 | 18-Dec-25 | |
| High Voltage Switching | PMV Ardross | 12-Jan-26 | 15-Jan-26 | |
| High Voltage Switching | PMV Adelaide | 26-Jan-26 | 29-Jan-26 | |
| High Voltage Switching | PMV Booragoon | 2-Feb-26 | 5-Feb-26 | |
| High Voltage Switching | PMV Booragoon | 23-Feb-26 | 26-Feb-26 | |
| High Voltage Switching | PMV Adelaide | 2-Mar-26 | 5-Mar-26 | |
| High Voltage Switching | PMV Booragoon | 16-Mar-26 | 19-Mar-26 | |
| High Voltage Switching | PMV Adelaide | 30-Mar-26 | 2-Apr-26 | |
| High Voltage Switching | PMV Booragoon | 6-Apr-26 | 9-Apr-26 | |
| High Voltage Switching | PMV Booragoon | 27-Apr-26 | 30-Apr-26 | |
| High Voltage Switching | PMV Adelaide | 4-May-26 | 7-May-26 | |
| High Voltage Switching | PMV Booragoon | 18-May-26 | 21-May-26 | |
| High Voltage Switching | PMV Booragoon | 1-Jun-26 | 4-Jun-26 | |
| High Voltage Switching | PMV Adelaide | 8-Jun-26 | 11-Jun-26 | |
| High Voltage Switching | PMV Booragoon | 15-Jun-26 | 18-Jun-26 |
OBJECTIVE
This industry endorsed course, derived from the UEP12 Electricity Supply Industry-Generator Sector Training Package and the UET12 Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package, is intended for electrical workers and electrical engineers working with HV switchgear in industrial facilities and networks.
Target Workforce
Licenced Electricians, Electrical Engineers and Power Plant Operators who either develop Switching Programs or perform the role of an authorised High Voltage Switching Operator.
The High Voltage Switching Operations course has been developed by industry professionals with the experience and expertise to deliver the course in a way that provides participants with the competency to carry out high voltage switching activities safely.
Entry Requirements
Licenced Electricians, Electrical Engineers and Power Plant Operators who either develop Switching Programs or perform the role of an authorised High Voltage Switching Operator.
Training Content
You will undergo theory and hands-on practical training with qualified professional trainers who have been practicing in the HV Switching for last 20 years.
The course, in line with industry procedures and workplace practices, allows you to experience control room scenarios and hands-on in-the-field switching operations, and aims to:
- Provide understanding of hazards associated with switching high voltage equipment;
- Highlight the dangers to personnel and the damage that can occur to equipment if correct procedures are not followed;
- Provide participants with knowledge of fault levels and how these are affected by the operation of various high voltage equipment;
- Provide participants with the knowledge to develop switching programs to ensure that high voltage equipment can be safely isolated and earthed for access
Refresher Training
In accordance with Australian Government Health & Safety Regulations for continuing education, as well as industry best practices, PMV Training recommends that High Voltage Operator competencies are refreshed every 2 to 3 years.
PMV Training offers HV Refresher Training which takes 2 Days to complete.
Funded
*CTF Funding may be available for you.
Visit https://ctf.wa.gov.au/funding/upskilling-short-course-funding/ for more information.
OUTCOME
The following units of competency will be issued to a licensed unrestricted electrician from UET and UEP package. Electrical Engineers and Power Plant Operator will be eligible to be awarded units from UEP Package.
| CODE | TITLE |
|---|---|
| UEPOPS116 | Operate local H.V. switchgear |
| UEPOPS117 | Operate local L.V. switchgear |
| UEPOPS036 | Develop H.V. switching programs |
| UEPOPS021 | Control permit to work operations |
| UEPOPS124 | Perform switching to a switching program |
| UEPOPS022 | Coordinate and direct switching program |
| UETDREL005 | Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus |
| UETDRMP001 | Apply access authority procedures to work on or near electrical apparatus |
| UETDRMP002 | ESI safety rules for work on, near or in the vicinity of electrical apparatus |
| UETDRIS017 | Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule |
| UETDRIS021 | Coordinate and direct switching programs |
| UETDRIS022 | Coordinate permit procedures |
| UETDRIS023 | Develop and validate high voltage distribution switching programs |
| UETDRIS028 | Implement and monitor environmental policies and procedures |
| UETDRIS029 | Implement and monitor organisational WHS/OHS policies, procedures and programs |
| UETDRIS032 | Solve problems in network equipment |
| UETDRSB001 | Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule |
Training Method
Blended delivery of 60% theory and 40% practical in design, write, coordinate and carry out high voltage switching programs training on HV equipment that you are likely to come across in field.
Face to Face flexible or remote flexible delivery allows students understands and discuss the vital knowledge prior to participating in the practical component.
PMV Trainer marks assessment and provides feedback to the students
Intensive hands-on installation, fault finding and regulatory requirements experience.
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