Substation Technician

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Areas Of Interest:   Electricity Supply - Generation, Transmission & Distribution
Certificate Level:  Certificate IV
Certificate Name:  Certificate IV in ESI - Power Systems Substations
Certificate Description:  Working as a Substation Technician you will lead a team that undertakes substation work associated with the maintenance of high voltage power systems, including circuit breakers and transformers.
Code:  UET40519
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
Solve problems in d.c. circuits
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
Install low voltage wiring and accessories
Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations
Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations
Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits
Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations
Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
Develop and connect electrical control circuits
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
Working safely near live electrical apparatus
Implement and monitor the power system organisational WHS/OHS policies, procedures and programs
Implement & monitor power system environmental & sustainable energy management policies & procedures
Carry out power systems substation inspection
Install and maintain substation direct current systems
Lead team effectiveness
Install high current d.c. equipment and switchgear
Maintain discrete control and protection systems
Maintain power system distribution field devices