Chorus WTC 1 – Underground Network
To meet Chorus' minimum standards for health and safety related competency for workers. The course covers the requirements for working near a low voltage electrical underground network.
Who Should Attend
This course is for workers who are required to hold WTC1 when digging, excavating or cutting concrete near a low voltage electrical underground network.
course information
Delivery
Available nationwide upon request.
Maximum 10 attendees for full course.
Duration and cost per course
- 1 day face-to-face full course: $4,500.
- 4-hour face-to-face refresher: $4,000.
- 2 day face-to-face incl US 10543 – Ground Disturbance: $7,050.
All costs excluding GST
What You Will Learn
- How to select, use and maintain electrical and telecommunications PPE.
- Identify electric lines, system voltages, conductors, cables and structures.
- Understand health and safety responsibilities in an electricity supply environment.
- Identify, manage and monitor hazards while maintaining and reporting on site safety.
NZQA Unit Standards
- 10507: Use personal protective equipment within an electricity supply environment.
- 10508: Identify electricity systems used in the electricity supply industry.
- 18038: Describe health and safety duties on electricity supply site.
Additional for ground disturbance:
- 10543: Plan, identify and protect underground services during excavation and reinstatement.
Prerequisite
Must hold First aid Unit Standards
#6401
#6402