UETDRMP011 Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks

Course Currency Status: (Release 1) Current

Course Overview: This nationally recognised course is designed to equip workers with the skills and knowledge to perform testing of connections to low voltage (LV) electricity networks according to AS 4741-2010 Testing of connections to electricity networks.

It specifies the mandatory requirements for testing when connecting and/or reconnecting a customer’s installation to an electricity supply network and encompasses the minimum principles and tests required to confirm that the LV supply connections are correct.

Target Audience: Electrical Contractors, Metering contractors and Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) workers who are required to make, break and test new and existing connections on low voltage (LV) electricity networks.

Physical Fitness: Participants will be required to complete involved in physical activities to test connections to a low voltage (LV) network

Participants must have adequate physical fitness to:

• Climb a ladder to access the LV network (if required).
• Access a switchboard or test board mounted at or above 1600mm from ground level.
• Wear protective clothing as per industry standard to conduct testing activities.

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 read meters used for testing.

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: This unit requires all below pre-requisites be met prior to enrolment. (Proof all pre-requiste requiremenst will be requested upon regsitration).

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

Delivery Mode: This course may be delivered by face to face delivery or blended learning

Duration: Initial Training: 8 hrs.                    
Annual Refresher Training: 2hrs

Participants attending refresher training must produce any pre-requisites listed above, as well as a Statement of Attainment from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for this unit (UETDRMP011) or it’s equivalent predecessor).

Learning Outcomes

Low voltage (LV) testing of network connections encompassing:

• Correct selection and inspection of test equipment relevant for the testing procedures
• Acceptable neutral voltage criteria
• Polarity testing
• Neutral integrity testing
• Phase rotation testing
• Phasing confirmation
• Corrective actions to network operator’s procedures
• Recording and reporting results to network operator’s procedures
• Preparation and use of test equipment
• Preparation and correct use of PPE
• Testing of single phase and multi-phase connections to network operator’s procedures
• Documenting test results to network operator’s procedures.

Assessment is a combination of written questions/answers and practical demonstrations

On Completion: Upon successful completion, participants will be issued with a nationally accredited Statement of Attainment for UETDRMP011 Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks.

Initial Training: $675.00 per participant