This Competency Standard Unit covers the knowledge and application of Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) safety rules and codes of practice for work on or near electrical apparatus it includes the application of relevant State and Territory safety rules, codes of practice and enterprise based procedures and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for, health, safety and risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work
Pre-requisites: There are no prerequisite competencies to this unit.
Frequency: Initial
Enter Enclosures
This modules purpose is to meet the mandatory training and competency requirements for workers within the Electricity Supply Industry.
This module provides the learner with the knowledge and skills to understand the procedures to be observed when entering enclosures containing Extra High Voltage (EHV), High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) apparatus
This module can be used for both initial and refresher training.
Pre-requisites: There are no prerequisite competencies to this unit.
Frequency: Three Yearly
Safe Approach Distances
This modules purpose is to meet the mandatory training and competency requirements for electrical and non-electrical workers within the Electricity Supply Industry.
This module provides the learner with the knowledge and skills to maintain safe approach distances (SAD) to Extra High Voltage (EHV), high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) electrical apparatus.
This module can be used for both initial and refresher training
Pre-requisites: There are no prerequisite competencies to this unit.
Frequency: Annual
VEDN Underground Electrical Infrastructure
This module is designed to meet the mandatory training and competency requirements for non-electrical workers within the Electricity Supply Industry. Civil construction contractors either undertaking, or proposing to undertake, the installation of underground electrical infrastructure that will be owned by a Victorian Electricity Supply Industry distribution company
The training course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to safely undertake trench, pit and conduit construction, in accordance with industry requirements
This module can be used for both initial and refresher training.
Pre-requisites: There are no prerequisite competencies to this unit.
Delivery: This module is presented by our qualification and experienced facilitators.
Frequency: Initial
Summary of content
Legislation affecting underground electrical infrastructure construction work.
Electrical hazards and safety concerns, including risk analysis and the elimination of hazards.
Environmental issues.
Construction plans and resource requirements.
Trenching requirements.
Pit Installation requirements.
Cable and conduit Installation requirements.
Cable protection and back filling requirements.
Sub Station and public lighting column installation requirements.
Specific Distribution Business requirements.
VESI Safety Framework
This module provides the learner with the knowledge to understand the purpose and intention of the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Act and associated legislations and regulations. To meet the mandatory training requirements for workers within the Electricity Supply Industry.
This module can be used for both refresher training and initial training
This module is intended for all VESI personnel who are required to work on or near the electricity network assets
Frequency: Three yearly
Summary of content
OH&S Act
Electrical Safety Act (Section 43/41)
General duty of care
Rights and responsibilities of employers and employees Legislations and Regulations update
Australian Standards update
Risk Assessment process
Incident reporting
Prevention of Falls Regulations and Codes of Practice Asbestos Management
VESI Environmental Framework
This module provides the learner with the knowledge and skills to understand key principles of environmental management. This module can be used for both refresher training and initial training and is intended for all personnel who are required to work on or near the electricity network assets.
Frequency: Three yearly
Summary of content
Environmental Legislation & Penalties ~ Legislative Requirements, Management responsibilities, Supervisors & Field responsibilities, Role of EPA
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Understanding Waste Management
Managing Oil Spills
Personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
Notification and reporting of incidents
SF6 gas leaks~ Hazards, Precautions to follow
PCB’s~ Hazards, Precautions to follow