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VEDN Installation of Underground Electrical Infrastructure

Initial:

6 hours

Refresher:

6 hours

Cost

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Description

This unit is designed to meet the mandatory training and competency requirements for non-electrical workers within the Electricity Supply Industry. Civil construction contractors either undertaking, or proposing to undertake, the installation of underground electrical infrastructure that will be owned by a Victorian Electricity Supply Industry distribution company.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this unit.

NOTE: For contractors who intend to install underground conduits, they must be accredited by VEDN for them to carry out their works. Without VEDN accreditations, the contractors are advised to just stay above ground. Being VEDN accredited means that the contractors can carry out works with medium-to-high voltage lines.

Course aim

On completion, learners will have the knowledge and skills required to safely undertake trench, pit and conduit construction, in accordance with industry requirements.

Target learner group

Persons required to work on or near 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:

  • Legislation affecting underground electrical infrastructure construction work.
  • Electrical hazards and safety concerns, including risk analysis and the elimination of hazards.
  • Environmental issues.
  • Construction plans and resource requirements.
  • Trenching requirements.
  • Pit Installation requirements.
  • Cable and conduit Installation requirements.
  • Cable protection and back filling requirements.
  • Sub Station and public lighting column installation requirements.
  • ESV No Go Zone Requirements
  • URD Standards
  • Specific Distribution Business requirements.

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.

Equipment & PPE

Learners are required to have the following Personal Protective Equipment: Safety helmet, safety footwear, high-visibility clothing, safety glasses and insulated gloves.

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