High Voltage Switching Operations

The course, in line with industry procedures and workplace practices, allows participants to experience control room scenarios and hands-on in-the-field switching operations, and aims to:

• Provide understanding of hazards associated with switching high voltage equipment;
• Highlight the dangers to personnel and the damage that can occur to equipment should correct procedures not be followed;
• Provide participants with knowledge of fault levels and how these are effected by the operation of various high voltage equipment;
• Provide participants with the knowledge to write switching programs to ensure that high voltage equipment can be safely isolated and earthed for access to work on that equipment.

The simulated switching scenarios will provide active test points and accurate responses from equipment, enabling participants to effectively carry out switching programs and scenarios set by the instructor. Participants will use a wide range of equipment within supervised scenarios providing real-world switching experience and exposure.

Individuals in WA may be eligible to claim a Construction Training Fund (CTF) subsidy for the High Voltage Switching Operation course through a refund arrangement. The subsidy may be available via submission of a paid invoice and statement of attainment, submitted directly to the CTF. 

Companies may be eligible to claim the CTF subsidy for their employees if they are captured in the CTF levy scheme.The Constructions Training Fund provides funding support for training eligible workers in the construction industry.

We acknowledge the support of the Construction Training Fund in reducing the costs of training for eligible workers.