This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to safely approach Single Wire Earth Return (SWER) systems, including identifying SWER assets, assessing electrical hazards, confirming network status, maintaining safe approach distances, and applying essential safety controls when working near SWER lines.
Prerequisites
UETDRMP002 ESI Safety rules for work on, near or in the vicinity of electrical apparatus
Course aim
On completion, learners will be able to apply the knowledge and skills to implement a ‘Safe to Approach inspection and test procedure to high voltage electrical apparatus.
Target learner group
For persons who perform work in the vicinity of Single Wire Earth Return (SWER) electrical apparatus.
Learning activities
Delivery mode
Face-to-face led training
Theory assessment
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, a learner should be able to:
Identify electrical hazards related to earthing systems.
Safely approach apparatus with phase to earth systems.
Identify the procedure to energise a SWER substation following earthing system repairs.
Assessment approach
Learners are assessed using the following methods
Theory and written assessments.
Direct observation and practical assessment.
Course entry requirements
Learners in this course are required:
To have basic literacy and numeracy skills so learners can understand the theory and assessments.
Hold the current certification in the required prerequisites.
Be sufficiently fit to participate in training. (especially if there are physical elements or field-work context)
Accreditation status
On successful completion of this course, learners will receive a completion certificate.
