High Voltage Refresher Course

This 2-day training course is for anyone working on or around high voltage systems and has previously attended a 5-day high voltage operational safety course.

This is based on the distribution safety rules, by the end of this course attendees will

• Understand the key hazards of electricity and how danger may arise

• Understand how behavioural factors affect your working practices and approach to risks

• Refresh your knowledge of current safety legislation associated with the control and operation of an electrical system

• Gain knowledge of difference in switchgear designs and their ratings

• Understand how to plan HV work and the steps necessary to create safe work zones

• Practice creating switching schedules for the safe operation and work on HV systems and use of other electrical safety documentation

• Understand the techniques for cable identification, making safe at the point of work and cable testing

• Have practical switching experience on a range of different HV equipment

• Have practical experience identifying and making safe cables at the point of work by spiking cables and issuing safety documents

• Complete an end of course assessment (optional)

An optional third day is available for participants to undertake a practical cable works exercise. During this session, you will take on the role of the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) and plan a cable jointing operation. The hands-on experience includes identifying cables, performing spiking procedures, confirming cable colours, and conducting pressure testing.