Metering Installer Refresher Course

Physical Fitness: 

Participants will be required to complete involved in role play activities and will be required to:

1. Perform 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult mannequin placed on the floor and 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR infant mannequin placed on a firm surface.
2. Perform a rescue from  live LV panel
3. Provide first aid and treat injuries specific to te ESI industry (electrical shock, electrical burns, bites or stings, shock, bleeding)
4. Perform live testing of  low voltage network connections

Participants must have adequate physical fitness to:

• Lift, move and carry a rescue manikin up to 50kg in weight and position into the recovery position.
• Bend and move between standing and kneeling positions safely to assess causality’s condition.
• Perform at least 2 minutes (5 cycles) of uninterrupted CPR on an adult mannequin placed on the floor.
• Perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface.
• Access a low voltage panel, operate an isolation switch, break a casualty’s contact using an insulated crook.
• Provide first aid and treat known ESI industry injuries including: (electrical burns, bites or stings, shock, bleeding, electrical shock)

If you feel it would be difficult for you to participate or perform basic tasks, please contact our administration office prior to training.

Oral communication: This course contains safety critical information requiring participants have the ability to read and understand English and basic calculations. Participants must be able to communicate in the English language and actively participate in verbal communication.

Writing: Participants must be able to complete simple written forms or records to provide information and complete basic forms.

Numeracy: Participants must be able to understand basic math and formulas to calculate heights and weights.

Digital Skills: Participants must be able to use a portable handheld device (tablet), laptop or PC to access and navigate the internet and complete basic forms.

Participants must supply:

• Evidence of holding all pre-requisite units or qualification.
• Current Qld Electrical License.
• Photographic identification.
• Hi Vis clothing (Long sleeved cotton or arc rated shirt, cotton long pants and protective footwear (steel capped boots).
• Safety glassess, “Class OO”gloves with inner gloves and protective outer gloves (as per industry standards)
• Hand held device (tablet or laptop) to access electronic information provided via our online learning management system.
• USI Number

Apply for or retrieve your USI number at www.usi.gov.au

Pre-requisites: HLTAID009

UETDRMP011 Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks requires that all below pre-requisites be met prior to enrolment. (Proof all pre-requiste requirements will be requested upon registration).

Note: Those holding an existing Certificate III ESI or Certificate III Electrotechnology qualification or equivalent meet the pre-requisite requirements of this unit. 

UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits
UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits
UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices
UETDREL001 Apply environmental requirements

and

UETDREL004 Operate plant and equipment in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
UETDREL005 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
UETDRIS010 Install and maintain low voltage overhead services

or

UETDREL005 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
UETDRIS011 Install and maintain low voltage underground services

or

UETDRIS014 Install and replace energy meters and associated equipment

Duration: Initial Training: 8hrs.                    

Delivery Mode: Face to face

Face to Face Learning

Participants complete theory and practical training and assessment in a suitable environment at our premises or in their workplace.