Chorus WTC 1 – Underground Network
With the WTC1 Underground Network course you will meet the 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.
Minimum numbers apply to proceed.
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 identify different types of Electricity Supply network systems.
- Rules from the SMEI and NZ Electrical Code of Practice – for electrical safe. distance when working underground.
- Correct PPE to use in an underground environment.
- Guide for Safety Underground Services.
- Effective Hazard identification.
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.
- 10543: Plan, identify and protect underground services during excavation and reinstatement.
Prerequisite
Must hold First aid Unit Standards
#6401
#6402