
The aim of this course is to enable a trainee to demonstrate knowledge of working at heights on electrical network structures in the electricity supply environment.

- Select electricity supply personal protective equipment. Select electricity network structure climbing equipment.
- Use personal protective equipment in an electricity supply environment.
- Maintain electricity supply personal protective equipment after use.
- Identify electric lines used in the electricity supply industry.
- Identify types of conductors and cables used in the transmission and distribution of electricity above and below ground.
- Identify function and type of structures used to carry overhead electricity conductors.
- Demonstrate knowledge of employer and employee obligations for safety in an electricity supply environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how health and safety obligations are achieved on electricity supply sites.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how control hazards in an electricity supply environment are applied.
- Maintain and monitor safety on an electricity supply work site.
- Report site safety in an electricity supply environment.
- Basic understanding of ECP34 and SMEI.

10507 Use personal protection equipment within an electricity supply environment
10508 Identify electricity systems in preparation for work
18038 Demonstrate knowledge of and apply health and safety in the electricity supply environment
12300 Demonstrate knowledge of electricity industry safety statutes and codes
2 days

The course requires a level of fitness to demonstrate competency for the skill being trained.

If you have any questions in regards to this information sheet please do not hesitate to contact a representative of Vertical Horizonz New Zealand Limited.
Free Phone: 0800 72 33 848 Email: tania@verticalhorizonz.co.nzless