Overhead Transmission Linesperson

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Areas Of Interest:   Electricity Supply - Generation, Transmission & Distribution
Certificate Level:  Certificate III
Certificate Name:  Overhead Transmission Linesperson
Certificate Description:  Working as an Overhead Transmission Linesperson you will maintain electrical transmission infrastructure and networks. You will install, maintain and repair cables, towers and transformers and work on powerlines that convey electricity from generating plants to substations.
Code:  UET30519
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Licence to perform dogging
Licence to perform rigging basic level
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
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
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
Apply sustainable energy and environmental procedures
Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus
Working safely near live electrical apparatus
Install and maintain poles, structures and overhead conductors and cables
Install transmission structures and associated hardware
Maintain transmission structures and associated hardware
Install and maintain transmission overhead conductors and cables
Inspect transmission overhead structures and electrical apparatus
Test and verify transmission overhead installations
Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist
Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle
Inspect overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatus
Maintain overhead energised low voltage conductors and cables
Install network infrastructure electrical equipment