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Get your advanced first aid certificate with the HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid. This nationally recognised short course will teach you how to respond to emergency situations and co-ordinate first aid activities until medical assistance arrives. Competencies include: managing first aid incidents, ensuring safety of all stakeholders, performing single-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR, deploying first aid resources, using first aid and ancillary equipment, communicating with emergency responders, documenting and reviewing incidents. Enquire now for entry requirements, certification details, and enrolment dates near you..

Get started in the electrical supply industry (ESI) with the UET30821 Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Underground. This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for work as an underground cable jointer and provides all the skills you need to start working on graduation. During your studies you’ll learn how to install and maintain low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) underground cables as well as the supporting services gear and electrical equipment. You’ll also gain critical skills in work health and safety, learning how to apply WHS regulations and codes of practice on the job. Enquire now for the full list of study units, ESI career outcomes, and training providers near you that offer this course..

Become a rail traction line worker with the UET30721 Certificate III in ESI - Rail Traction. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to install and repair electrical systems and overhead powerlines for the railways. You’ll also have the technical skills to inspect and report on the performance and condition of railway infrastructure and traction power systems. Graduate job-ready with additional work permits in rigging, dogging, and boom-type elevating work platform operations. Enquire now for the full list of study units, electrical supply industry (ESI) career competencies, and upcoming opportunities for enrolment..

Begin your career in the electrical supply industry (ESI) with the nationally recognised UET30621 Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead. This hands-on certificate course qualifies you for work as an overhead distribution lineworker. Your studies will introduce you to ESI workplace communication and safety protocols, and you’ll learn how to install and maintain overhead powerlines and the associated infrastructure. The course also includes: procedures for inspecting power-poles, dogging permit, boom-type elevating work platform licence, operating chainsaws and power tools. Enquire now for the full list of study units, WHS permits and licensing competencies, and course training providers in your area that offer this qualification..

The nationally recognised UET30521 Certificate III in ESI - Transmission Overhead leads to a trade qualification as an electrical powerline technician. This course is generally completed as an apprenticeship. During your studies you’ll be introduced to the electrical supply industry and gain the skills you need to work on the installation, maintenance, and inspection of electrical power poles, towers, and other infrastructure. The course covers: working at heights, electrical safety, electrical fault diagnosis and problem solving, using specialist tools and electrical testing equipment, operating equipment and machinery around overhead powerlines, and more. Enquire now for the list of study units, entry requirements, and training providers near you that offer this qualification..

The TLID0020 Shift Materials Safely Using Manual Handling Methods covers skills and knowledge for safely shifting materials using manual handling methods. It includes assessing risks, planning the relocation, and executing it according to the plan. Compliance with relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations is essential for manual handling and load movement. Work typically occurs under supervision within a team environment, ensuring safe practices and effective coordination during material handling tasks. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The PUAFIR207 Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit trains individuals in the use of Open Circuit Breathing Apparatus (OCBA). Participants may be part of an Emergency Response Team or required to handle rescue situations at their workplace. It covers selecting, wearing, operating, and maintaining breathing apparatus in hazardous environments. This includes pre-checks, donning, operating, and concluding use of the equipment. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRMP003 Perform Cable Pit/Trench/Excavation Rescue outlines the skills and knowledge required to perform cable pit, trench, and excavation rescue in an electricity supply industry environment. It includes organisational workplace requirements for rescuing from cable pits and trenches during live low voltage (LV) cable jointing. It applies to transmission, distribution, and rail work functions, ensuring adherence to safety practices and compliance with WHS/OHS standards. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRMP006 Perform Pole Top Rescue covers the skills and knowledge necessary to perform pole top rescue procedures in the electricity supply industry (ESI) environment. It includes complying with health, safety, and risk management protocols relevant to transmission, distribution, or rail work. Responsibilities encompass using and inspecting pole top rescue equipment, ensuring adherence to workplace safety standards, and addressing mobility and mutual aid needs. Successful completion of this training may require obtaining a licence or registration to practise in accordance with regulations governing electrical work. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRMP007 Perform Rescue from a Live Low Voltage Panel equips individuals with skills and knowledge to manage the risk of accidental electric shock, focusing on rescue from live low voltage (LV) electrical apparatus in the electricity supply industry (ESI). It excludes overhead lines and underground cables. Training covers workplace requirements for inspecting and using rescue equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and addressing mobility and mutual aid needs for ESI workers. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRMP009 Perform Tower Rescue covers the skills and knowledge needed to conduct tower rescues within the electricity supply industry (ESI). It includes understanding workplace protocols for inspecting and using rescue equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations (WHS/OHS), and facilitating effective teamwork and assistance as required. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The PUAEQU001 Prepare, Maintain and Test Response Equipment provides the skills and knowledge to inspect, maintain, and test a range of response equipment. It includes inspecting equipment, performing tests, and cleaning, maintaining, and restowing items. The training is designed for personnel responsible for equipment maintenance or those required to test and maintain equipment as part of their operational duties. Participants will learn to ensure equipment readiness and functionality for various emergency response scenarios. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The CPPFES2005 Demonstrate First Attack Firefighting Equipment provides essential skills and knowledge for demonstrating the correct and safe use of portable fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, and fire blankets in emergencies. This course is suitable for individuals with basic skills, working under the direction of experienced personnel. Participants learn to effectively explain and demonstrate the use of firefighting equipment to clients. Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements may apply in some states and territories. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights training accreditation is suitable for those required to work at heights. It provides essential skills and knowledge for safely working at heights across various industries, including resources, quarrying, drilling, agriculture, government, defence, manufacturing, heavy industry, and construction. This unit describes the competencies needed to work safely at heights in resources and infrastructure sectors, applying to operational roles under supervision, involving known routines and procedures, with responsibility for work quality outcomes. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The MSMBLIC001 Licence to Operate a Standard Boiler includes boiler start-up, handover, monitoring, shutdown, and storage. It covers preparation for inspection procedures per manufacturer recommendations, identifying maintenance requirements, and relevant risk control measures. The course applies to boilers with fixed and modulating combustion controls, single heat sources, and excludes advanced boilers. It also specifies safe operation for boilers without advanced features like air pre-heaters or economisers, and without simultaneous dual fuel firing capability. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The MSMBLIC002 Licence to Operate an Advanced Boiler includes start-up, handover, monitoring, shutdown, and storage of standard and advanced boilers. It covers inspection preparation, maintenance identification, and risk control measures as per manufacturer recommendations. The course also addresses advanced boilers with modulating combustion air supply and heat source, ensuring safe operation throughout. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The PUASAR032 Undertake Vertical Rescue prepares individuals in Emergency Response Teams or those responding to industrial incidents in isolated environments. Participants, ranging from new recruits to experienced team leaders, gain skills for vertical rescues in diverse emergency scenarios. Training covers preparation, response, scene assessment, establishment of rescue systems, and execution of rescues in natural and man-made settings. It is tailored for roles within Emergency Response Teams, volunteer organisations, or specific organisational structures requiring vertical rescue capabilities. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates. .

The UETDREL005 Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus covers the skills and knowledge required for ESI workers to operate safely near live electrical apparatus. It includes adhering to the defined personal safe approach distance and maintaining safety in the electricity supply industry. This ensures that workers understand and apply safety protocols when working in proximity to live electrical equipment. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates. .

The UETDREL006 Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus as a Non-Electrical Worker covers the skills and knowledge necessary for non-electrical workers to operate safely near live electrical apparatus. It includes understanding and maintaining safe approach distances for workers, plant, tools, and equipment. This ensures compliance with safety protocols in the electricity supply industry, promoting safe practices for non-electrical personnel working near live electrical equipment. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates. .

The UET20621 Certificate II in ESI - Asset Inspection and Testing equips learners with the skills and knowledge to work as Asset Inspectors in the electricity supply industry. This qualification covers safe compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards while inspecting and reporting on distribution assets, including poles, cables, conductors, and public lighting. It also involves minor maintenance and the use of specialised inspection equipment and software. Practising these skills may require a licence or registration in the workplace. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRMP001 Apply Access Authority Procedures to Work on or Near Electrical Apparatus unit equips learners with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to gain authorised access to electrical apparatus and apply earth and short circuit devices. It covers electricity supply industry (ESI) access authority procedures, state and territory regulations, and organisational workplace requirements, ensuring ESI workers comply with WHS/OHS standards, mobility, and mutual aid needs. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRMP002 ESI Safety Rules for Work on, Near or in the Vicinity of Electrical Apparatus provides knowledge and application of safety rules and codes for working near electrical apparatus. It includes state and territory rules, codes of practice, and organisational procedures relevant to transmission, distribution, and rail work. This unit ensures ESI workers meet work health and safety, mobility, and mutual aid requirements. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRMP011 Testing of Connections to Low Voltage Electricity Networks unit equips learners with the skills and knowledge to perform service and connection testing procedures for customer installations. It involves testing connections to low voltage electricity networks, ensuring compliance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards, and meeting industry requirements for mobility and mutual aid. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRMP008 Perform Rescue From Switchyard Structures provides learners with the skills and knowledge to conduct victim rescues from switchyard structures in an electricity supply industry environment. It covers the organisational requirements for inspecting and using rescue equipment, and ensures compliance with work health and safety/occupational health and safety, mobility, and mutual aid standards. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRTO012 Maintain Energised Transmission Lines Using Live Work Stick Techniques provides comprehensive training in live high voltage stick work methods and safety practices. It covers the necessary skills and knowledge to maintain energised transmission lines in the electricity supply industry, including calculating physical loads, using and maintaining specialised tools, managing live work permits, and disabling automatic re-closing devices. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates. .

The UETDRIS011 Install and Maintain Low Voltage Underground Services course enhances students' skills and knowledge in installing and maintaining low voltage underground services in the electricity supply industry. It covers connecting, repairing, and replacing service cables and hardware between the customer's connection point and the network point of supply. It also includes identifying and rectifying faults, as well as testing and commissioning requirements. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRIS008 Install and Maintain Electrical Apparatus course enhances students' skills and knowledge in installing and maintaining electrical apparatus in the electricity supply industry. It covers assembling, installing, connecting, testing, and commissioning electrical apparatus, as well as cleaning, repairing, and replacing them. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDREL004 Operate Plant and Equipment in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus course enhances students' skills and knowledge in operating plant and equipment near live electrical apparatus in the electricity supply industry. It includes safely operating plant and equipment up to the defined safe approach distance. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRDU019 Transition Joint High Voltage Paper Insulated Cable to High Voltage Polymeric Cable course provides students with the skills and knowledge to transition joint HV paper insulated cable to HV polymeric cable in the electricity supply industry. It covers forming HV/LV transition joints, determining electrical values, protecting and setting core and belt papers, constructing bell mouths, and performing moisture testing. It also includes de-energising and testing cables using various tools, equipment, and specialised materials. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRDU017 Locate Faults in Underground Power Cables course provides students with the skills and knowledge to locate faults in underground power cables in the electricity supply industry. It covers setting up and using test equipment to pre-locate and pinpoint cable faults, interpreting test results, documenting fault locations and likely causes, and listing recommendations for correcting the cable faults. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRDU016 Lay Power Cables course provides students with the skills and knowledge to lay power cables in the electricity supply industry. It covers positioning and using equipment for direct laying of cables in trenches, on racks, and in conduits or ducts. It includes preparation, bedding, laying, protecting, sealing cable ends, and backfilling the excavation, ensuring correct cable alignment and depth. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRDU015 Joint, Terminate and Maintain Low Voltage Underground Polymeric Cable course equips students with the skills and knowledge to joint, terminate, and maintain LV underground polymeric cables in the electricity supply industry. It includes jointing, terminating, and testing cables in new installations, as well as maintaining existing cables by repairing, replacing, re-jointing, or re-terminating and testing de-energised cables. The course involves using various tools, equipment, specialised materials, and following manufacturer’s instructions. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRDU013 Joint, Terminate and Maintain High Voltage Underground Polymeric Cable course provides students with the skills and knowledge to joint, terminate, and maintain HV underground polymeric cables in the electricity supply industry. It covers jointing, terminating, and testing cables in new installations, as well as maintaining existing cables by repairing, replacing, re-jointing, or re-terminating and testing de-energised cables. The course involves using various tools, equipment, specialised materials, and following manufacturer’s instructions. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRDU011 Joint, Terminate and Maintain Energised Low Voltage Underground Polymeric Cable course equips students with the skills and knowledge to joint, terminate, and maintain energised LV underground polymeric cables in the electricity supply industry. It covers jointing, terminating, repairing, and testing cables in existing installations using specialised live working equipment, tools, and devices. The course also includes issuing and accepting electrical access permits and following authorised cable testing procedures. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UETDRDU009 Install, Test and Verify Distribution Underground Cable Installations course provides students with the skills and knowledge to install, test, and verify distribution underground cable installations in the electricity supply industry. It covers jointing, terminating, and testing of underground cables and electrical equipment, as well as connecting and testing customer connections. The course also includes verifying that the cable installation meets the work plan and workplace requirements using specialised live working equipment and tools. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UEPOPS036 Develop H.V. Switching Programs course equips students with the skills and knowledge to develop high voltage (H.V.) switching programs, managing multiple supply sources. It includes setting up switching to provide power to critical circuits or entire electrical subpanels and transferring loads between utilities and synchronised generators. Competency involves interpreting requirements, researching, drafting, and validating switching programs. Typically, individuals will work under supervision in a power generation facility as operators. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UEPOPL004 Licence to Operate a Steam Turbine course ensures that students acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to operate a steam turbine, excluding those producing less than 500 kW. The course covers planning work, conducting pre-operational safety checks, starting, monitoring, and shutting down the steam turbine. It involves operating equipment driven by steam to generate rotary motion, in preparation for licensing purposes. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UEEEL0021 Solve Problems in Magnetic and Electromagnetic Devices course provides learners with the skills and knowledge to assess the operation of electromagnetic devices and related circuits, and to resolve issues in electrical installations and equipment. It covers working safely, applying problem-solving processes, using testing and measuring devices, and deriving solutions from measurements and calculations. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UEEEL0020 Solve Problems in Low Voltage A.C. Circuits course equips learners with the skills and knowledge to assess the operation of single and three-phase alternating current (a.c.) circuits and resolve circuit issues. It covers servicing, fault finding, installation, and compliance work. The course includes safe working practices, understanding multi-phase circuits, fault protection, power factor, and multiple earthed neutral (MEN) systems, and provides solutions based on calculated and measured parameters. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UEECD0051 Use Drawings, Diagrams, Schedules, Standards, Codes and Specifications course provides learners with the skills and knowledge to effectively use drawings, diagrams, cable schedules, industry standards, codes of practice, and specifications for electrotechnology work. It covers interpreting schematic, wiring, and mechanical diagrams, equipment and cable schedules, and compliance standards. The course also includes using site and architectural drawings to identify the location of services, apparatus, plant, and machinery. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UEECD0046 Solve Problems in Single Path Circuits course provides students with the skills and knowledge to address issues in single path circuits. It covers safe working practices, applying problem-solving procedures, using basic voltage, current, and resistance measuring devices, and resolving predictable circuit problems. .

The UEECD0044 Solve Problems in Multiple Path Circuits course provides students with the skills and knowledge to resolve issues in multiple path circuits. It includes safe working practices, applying problem-solving procedures, using voltage, current, and resistance measuring devices, and deriving solutions from measurements and calculations for predictable problems in multiple path circuits. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The UEECD0019 Fabricate, Assemble and Dismantle Utilities Industry Components course provides students with the skills and knowledge to fabricate, assemble, and dismantle components using fitting and metal fabrication techniques. It includes the safe use of hand tools, fixed and portable power tools, cutting, shaping, joining, and fixing materials, as well as dismantling and assembling equipment, mechanical measurement, marking out, and reading drawings and diagrams. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

A Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course will give you the practical skills to help a casualty experiencing cardiac arrest. You might need this training for your employment, particularly if you are a designated first aider at your workplace. The course is also suitable for anyone wanting to have the skills to assist in an emergency situation. The Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course prepares you for a range of emergency situations. You’ll learn to provide basic resuscitation, including the use of compressions and rescue breaths. The course explores CPR techniques for adults, children and infants and you’ll also develop the skills to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Enquire now for entry requirements and course dates..