About Thomson Bridge

The course is designed to form part of the training plan requirements for annual Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) initial and refresher training. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

This course will provide learners with the skills and knowledge to provide CPR in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings and in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.

The course is designed to satisfy the training requirements for an advanced first aid. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

The course will provide the learner with the skills and knowledge to allow individuals to perform advanced first aid to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

Those gaining this qualification will be able to acquire the skills and knowledge needed for a career in the Electricity Supply Industry. The scope of this qualification covers: Cable Jointing such as the laying, installation and maintenance of de-energised Low Voltage and High Voltage underground polymeric cables and the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment. Options are available for skills to be obtained for energised cables and or Low Voltage and High Voltage paper insulated cables.

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electrical supply industry (ESI) as a Rail Traction Lineworker. This qualification covers the installation, maintenance and inspection of overhead poles/structures, conductors, cables and rail traction wiring systems, including associated equipment used in the rail traction industry. It also includes the maintenance of bonds and the operation of rail traction height access equipment.

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry (ESI) as an Overhead Distribution Lineworker. This qualification covers the installation, maintenance and inspection of poles, structures, hardware, electrical apparatus and the use of support plant, tools and equipment.

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry (ESI) as an Overhead Transmission Lineworker. This qualification covers work on transmission overhead powerlines, including the installation, inspection and maintenance of towers, poles, structures, conductors and hardware.

This course provides the learner the skills and knowledge required to shift loads safely using manual handling methods, encourages delegates to consider alternatives to manual handling through planning and to train delegates ability to perform Manual Handling tasks in a safe manner in the HV and wind turbine industry/environments. Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations concerning the manual handling and movement of loads. Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment.

This course will deliver the skills and knowledge required to select, don, operate and maintain breathing apparatus equipment in a hazardous atmosphere. It includes conducting pre-donning checks and tests of breathing apparatus; donning and checking of breathing apparatus; operating breathing apparatus and concluding breathing apparatus operations.

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

This course covers the performance of cable pit/trench/excavation rescue procedures as they apply to live low voltage (LV) cable jointing in the workplace. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from a cable pit/trench/excavation and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health, safety and risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

This unit covers the performance of pole top rescue procedures as an emergency procedure required in the work place. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from a pole top and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution and rail work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for rescue, health, safety and risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.

This Course covers the performance of rescue procedures from live Low Voltage (LV) apparatus in the work place. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from a live LV panel and how they apply in the context of generation, transmission, distribution, rail functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health, safety and risk management processes and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of performing work.

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

This Unit covers the Initial and Refresher requirements of safe performance of rescue procedures from a tower structure in the workplace. It specifies the requirements of rescue from a transmission powerline tower structure and how they apply in a transmission work environment. It encompasses responsibilities for health, safety and risk management processes, and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of performing work.

This course is designed for individuals who require training in the preparation, maintenance and testing of response equipment, tailored towards those with responsibility for the inspection of heights safety equipment. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislation. The course is delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

This course will allow learners to enhance their skills and knowledge required for safe entry to inspect, maintain and test a range of equipment. It includes inspecting response equipment, testing response equipment and cleaning, maintaining and restowing equipment used for working safely at heights.

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

This course is designed to ensure that participants have the skills and knowledge required to operate a standard boiler that uses a single fuel source and does not have a pre-heater, superheater or economiser attached. Operation includes boiler start up, handover, monitoring, shut down and storage. Also covered are preparation for inspection procedures as specified in manufacturer recommendations, identification of maintenance requirements and relevant risk control measures.

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

This course is designed to ensure that participants have the skills and knowledge required to operate an advanced boiler safely. Operation includes boiler start up, handover, monitoring, shut down and storage. Also covered are preparation for inspection procedures as specified in manufacturer recommendations, identification of maintenance requirements and relevant risk control measures.

This Course is for people working in vertical environments that may be required to undertake vertical rescue operations as members of a rescue team. The programme is designed to compliment your basic safety and heights training and will cover safe work practices and rescue procedures completed in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements.

The course encompasses a range of vertical rescue situations, assessing rescue scenes and establishing vertical rescue systems. This training has a strong emphasis on the use of equipment and hands-on scenarios. Participants are required to participate in the rescue and evacuation exercises and must be physically fit to do so.

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

Through completing this course, learners with non-electrical backgrounds will acquire the knowledge to stay safe and understand compliance requirements when working near live power sources. Leaners will be able to perform risk assessments, be able to identify and mitigate hazards in their working environment. The course will cover safe approach distances (SAD's) when it comes to working near live electrical apparatuses. It includes work functions that may be performed, such as vegetation control, scaffolding, rigging, painting and/or any other activity that requires working safely and complying with requirements and/or established procedures near live electrical apparatus.

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry (ESI) as an Asset Inspector.

This qualification covers inspecting, testing and reporting on the status of electricity network assets, including poles, hardware, cables, overhead conductors, public lighting and electrical apparatus. It also includes the use of specialised asset inspection equipment and software applications.

The Authorised Recipient course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to understand and comply safely with the Permit to Work process specific to the site, and regulating authority requirements

The course is designed for NSW Service Providers and provides the learners with the necessary knowledge of the electricity supply industry (ESI) safety rules and codes of practice for work on or near electrical apparatus, and understand procedures to gain access for work on or near electrical network infrastructure.

This Course covers the performance of testing of connections to low voltage (LV) electricity networks according to AS 4741-2010 Testing of connections to electricity networks. It specifies the mandatory requirements for testing when connecting and/or reconnecting a customer/s installation to an electricity supply network.

It encompasses the minimum principles and tests required to confirm that the LV supply connections are correct. The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit requires a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current statement of attainment as a requirement for authorisation for live line work on the Transmission network. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

This course is designed to provide the participant with a thorough understanding of the principles of live high voltage stick work methods and techniques and the application of approved live high voltage work safety practices and procedures.

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

In this course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge to install and maintain low voltage (LV) underground services in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain electrical apparatus in the electricity supply industry (ESI). It includes assembling, installing, connecting, testing and commissioning electrical apparatus. It also includes cleaning, repairing and replacing electrical apparatus.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate plant and equipment in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus in the electricity supply industry (ESI). It includes operating plant and equipment safely up to the defined safe approach distance.

This course passes the skills and knowledge required to transition joint high voltage (HV) paper insulated cable to HV polymeric cable in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

Learners will be introduced to the formation of a HV/low voltage (LV) transition joint(s) from paper insulated to polymeric cable on belted and screened cables, the determination of electrical values of belt papers and core insulation, protection of core and belt papers prior to setting, core setting, termination of belt papers, construction of bell mouth and moisture testing.

Through the completion of this course learners will acquire the skills and knowledge required to to locate faults in underground power cables in the electricity supply industry (ESI). It includes setting up test equipment and using the equipment to pre locate and pinpoint the cable fault. It also includes interpreting test results, documenting the fault location and likely cause and listing recommendations for correcting the cable fault.

The course addresses the installation of underground cables to meet regulatory, network operator and industry requirements. This includes the preparation, bedding, laying, backfilling and sealing of the cable. Cable installation is underpinned by the correct cable alignment, cable depth and handling of the cable.

Through the completion of this course learners will acquire the skills and knowledge required to joint, terminate and maintain low voltage (LV) underground polymeric cable in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

The course includes jointing, terminating and the testing of cable in new installations. It also includes maintaining cable in existing installations including repairing, replacing, re-jointing or re-terminating and testing of de-energised cable. It includes using a range of tools, equipment, specialised materials, and manufacturer's instructions.

Through the completion of this course learners will acquire the skills and knowledge required to joint, terminate and maintain high voltage (HV) underground polymeric cable in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

It includes jointing, terminating and the testing of cable in new installations. It also includes maintaining cable in existing installations, including repairing, replacing, re-jointing or re-terminating and testing of de-energised cable.

Through the completion of this course learners will acquire the skills and knowledge required to joint, terminate and maintain energised low voltage (LV) underground polymeric cable in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

The course covers the skills of cable jointing and terminating energised cables using a range of specialised live working equipment, tools and devices, issuing and/or accepting electrical access permits and/or relevant working documentation, and undertaking authorised cable testing procedures.

Through the completion of this course learners will acquire the skills and knowledge required to install, test and verify distribution underground cable installations in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

The course passes the skills of cable jointing and terminating and testing of underground cable and electrical equipment and the connection and testing of a customer connection using a range of specialised live working equipment, tools and devices. It also includes verifying the cable installation complies with the work plan and workplace requirements.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop high voltage (H.V.) switching programs where multiple sources of supply must be considered and managed. Switching can be set up to provide power to critical circuits, or to entire electrical subpanels, or to allow loads in large backup generator installations to be smoothly transferred from the utility to synchronised generators and back again. Competency in this unit requires the ability to interpret requirements, research switching program, draft switching programs and validate switching programs. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator.

This course is designed to ensure that participants have the skills and knowledge required to operate a steam turbine for licensing purposes, and covers the operation of any steam turbine (except a steam turbine that produces a power output of less than 500 kW).

This course requires the operator to plan the work, carry out pre-operational safety checks, start the steam turbine, monitor steam turbine operation, and shut-down the steam turbine.

The course is designed to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to determine the correct operation of electromagnetic devices and related circuits and provide solutions as they apply to electrical installations and equipment

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to ascertain correct operation of single and three phase alternating current (a.c.) circuits and solving circuit problems as they apply to servicing, fault finding, installation and compliance work functions.

It includes safe working practices, multi-phase circuit arrangements, issues related to fault protection, power factor and multiple earthed neutral (MEN) systems and solutions to circuit problems derived from calculated and measured parameters.

The course is designed to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to use drawings, diagrams, cable schedules, industry standards, codes of practice and specifications as they apply to various electrotechnology work functions.

The course is designed to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to solve problems in single path circuits.

The course is designed to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to solve problems in multiple path circuits.

The course is designed to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to enable them to fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components using fitting and metal fabrication techniques.