The course is designed to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to enable them to safely and efficiently install all underground cables on the Victorian Electricity Supply Industry (VESI).

The target learners for this instance of course delivery are civil workers working on or near network assets within the Victorian Electricity Supply Industry. This includes employees of network asset owners, contractors and sub-contractors in electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution. Those who work on the network must maintain currency of skills and competency in a range of safety and technical competencies. Relevant safety related training programs are often mandated by regulation or industry agreements and documented in state codes of practice. Most learners will be licensed and trade qualified or hold a Certificate in a related technical discipline. In addition to trade qualifications, the learner groups will have completed a range of electrical and plant safety related training programs related to the roles they hold. Due to the significant safety risks in the industry these employees work within highly proceduralised workplaces with mature workplace safety systems. Workers in the industry are required to regularly complete workplace safety risk assessment and work planning documentation, and therefore bring a solid foundational understanding of risk assessment and workplace safety documentation concepts and practices to the program.

Delivery includes:

• Trainer led classroom presentations
• Theory assessment
• Onsite practical exercises and assessment

On the successful completion of the course participants will be able to:

• Understand the legislative framework that governs work activities (laying cables);
• Understand and comply with relevant regulations and enterprise procedures;
• Understand and identify the hazards associated with laying cables, the work site and site equipment;
• Understand and safely perform the work of laying cables based on manufacturers or enterprise procedures;
• Understand cable basics;
• Work Planning;
• Correctly measure and document the quality of the completed work.

2 days

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Learners are required to have the following to participate in this course:

• Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. Hard Hat, Safety Footwear, Approved Hi-Vis Clothing, Safety Glasses)
• Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.)
• Personal Electronic device to access online course material (E.g. Laptop, Tablet)
• Heights equipment (e.g. Harness, Ascender, Descender)

Learners will be assessed using a combination of the following methods:

• Theory/Written Assessment (e.g. Short Answer Questions, Multiple Choice, Verbal Questioning Interview)
• Direct Observation/Practical Assessment (e.g. Workplace, Simulated Environment, Role Play/Scenario)

To participate in this course, learners are required to have a current certification in:

• VEDN Module 1 - Underground electrical infrastructure

Other Prerequisites may include:

• VESI Green Book “Safe Approach Distance”
• Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
• Apply ESI Safety Rules when working on or near Electrical Apparatus
• VESI Environmental Framework
• VESI Safety Framework

Non-accredited.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive Certificate of Completion - VEDN Module 6 - Cable Hauling

Further information about your rights and obligations:

• Student Handbook
• Complaints and Appeals Policy