Course Overview
Duration
This course will be delivered in a week long off-job (theory) block course training period.
Delivery
1 x off-job, week long, block course.
Note: Does not include First Aid training.
Note: Minimum of 8 for course to proceed.
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Course Details
Course Structure
The course is structured using a mixture of on-job and off-job learning.
Off-job learning is completed during the week-long block. The trainee will return to their workplace where they will further develop their skills with the guidance of workplace mentors and support from their iskills specialist assessors.
Course Objectives
- Understand how health and safety is applied to the Electrical Supply Industry
- Demonstrate foundation understanding of the principles of generation, transmission and distribution in the Electricity Supply Industry
- Understand how the Electricity Act, regulations and Industry rules and guides govern industry practice
- Competently apply knowledge to tasks within the Electricity Supply Industry with appropriate supervision
NZQA Unit Standards
10507
Use personal protective equipment in an electricity supply environment
10508
Identify electricity systems used in the electricity supply industry
12300
Demonstrate knowledge of safety statutes and codes used in the electricity supply industry
17026
Demonstrate knowledge of safe entry into restricted areas on an electricity supply site
18038
Describe health and safety duties on electricity supply sites
18275
Describe the major sectors in the New Zealand electricity supply industry and the relationships between them
20092
Demonstrate knowledge of plant and equipment in electricity supply networks
28020
Demonstrate knowledge of safe working electrical practices for Electricity Supply Workers
30265
Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role