Transmission

Modules Content:

(Reference TP.SS 06.20 Issue 5 September 2006)
- E1.1, E1.2, E1.3, E1.5, E1.6, E1.7, E1.9, E1.10

Pre-requisites:

Pre Entry (Section 7)

First Aid and CPR
Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Basic Communications
Basic Engineering

Reference/Regulation/ Associated Code of Practice:

- SM.EI Parts 1, 2 & 3,
- Electricity Act
- HSE Act
- EWRB, ESS and OSH Codes of Practice
- AS/NZS 1891 Parts 1 to 4
- TP.SS 02.15
- TP.SS 02.18
- TP.SS 05.20
- TP.SS 07.20
- TP.SS 07.23

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this programme the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in:
E.1.1 -  General Safety near Transmission Lines
E.1.2 -  Identification of transmission lines and line components, electrical circuits, operation voltages, and phases
E.1.3 -  Basic Electrical Theory in Transmission Lines
E.1.5 -  Safe Usage and Maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment
E.1.6 -  Transmission Line Insulation
E.1.7 -  Customer Service
E.1.9 -  Work Site Portable Earthing
E.1.10 - Transmission Line Tools and Plant (Earthed/Line Work)

Programme Duration:

Three days for E1 Patrols Training
Three days for 4WD training

Class Size:

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 7

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

(Reference TP.SS 06.20 Issue 5, September 2006)
- E1.1, E1.2, E1.3, E1.4, E1.5, E1.6, E1.7, E1.9, E1.10

Pre-Requisites:

Pre Entry (Section 7)

First aid and CPR
Literacy and numeracy
Basic communications
Basic engineering

Reference/Regulation/ Associated Code of Practice:

- SM.EI Parts 1, 2 & 3
- Electricity Act
- HSE Act
- EWRB, ESS & OSH Codes of Practice
- AS/NZS 1891 Parts 1 to 4
- TP.SS 02.15
- TP.SS 02.18
- TP.SS 05.20
- TP.SS 07.20
- TP.SS 07.23

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this programme the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in
E1.1 -  General Safety Near Transmission Lines
E1.2 -  Identification of Transmission Lines and Line Components, Electrical Circuits, Operation Voltages and Phases
E1.3 -  Basic Electrical Theory in Transmission Lines
E1.4 -  Safe Climbing and Working Aloft, and Minimum Approach Distances on Transmission Line Structures
E1.5 -  Safe Usage and Maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment
E1.6 -  Transmission Line Insulation
E1.7 -  Customer Service
E1.9 -  Work Site Portable Earthing
E1.10 - Transmission Line Tools and Plant (Earthed/Line Work)

Programme Duration:

Seven days for E1 Condition Assessment training
Three days for 4WD training

Class Size:

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 7

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

(Reference TP.SS 06.20 Issue 5, September 2006)
- E1.1, E1.2, E1.3, E1.4, E1.5, E1.6, E1.7, E1.8, E1.9, E1.10

Pre-requisites:

Pre Entry (Section 7)

First aid and CPR
Literacy and numeracy
Basic communications
Basic engineering

Reference/Regulation/ Associated Code of Practice:

- SM.EI Parts 1, 2 & 3
- Electricity Act
- HSE Act
- EWRB, ESS & OSH Codes of Practice
- AS/NZS 1891 Parts 1 to 4
- TP.SS 02.15
- TP.SS 02.18
- TP.SS 05.20
- TP.SS 07.20
- TP.SS 07.23

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this programme the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in:
E1.1 -  General Safety Near Transmission Lines
E1.2 -  Identification of Transmission Lines and Line Components, Electrical Circuits, Operation Voltages and Phases
E1.3 -  Basic Electrical Theory in Transmission Lines
E1.4 -  Safe Climbing and Working Aloft, and Minimum Approach Distances on Transmission Line Structures
E1.5 -  Safe Usage and Maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment
E1.6 -  Transmission Line Insulation
E1.7 -  Customer Service
E1.8 -  Safe Rigging and Establishment of Applied Conductor Load
E1.9 -  Work Site Portable Earthing
E1.10 - Transmission Line Tools and Plant (Earthed/Line Work)

Programme Duration:

Ten days for Lines E1 training
Two days for chainsaw training
Three days for 4WD training

Class Size:

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 7

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

(Reference TP.SS 06.20 Issue 5, September 2006)
- E1.1, E1.2, E1.3, E1.4, E1.5, E1.7, E1.8, E1.9, E1.10

Pre-Requisites:

Pre Entry (Section 7)

First Aid and CPR
Literacy and numeracy
Basic communications
Basic engineering

Reference/Regulation/ Associated Code of Practice:

- SM.EI Parts 1, 2 & 3
- Electricity Act
- HSE Act
- EWRB, ESS and OSH Codes of Practice
- AS/NZS 1891 Parts 1 to 4
- TP 02.18
- TP 05.20
- TP.SS 07.20
- TP.SS 07.23

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this programme the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in: 
E1.1 -  General Safety Near Transmission Lines
E1.2 -  Identification of Transmission Lines and Line Components, Electrical Circuits, Operation Voltages and Phases
E1.3 -  Basic Electrical Theory in Transmission LInes
E1.4 -  Safe Climbing and Working Aloft, and Minimum Approach Distances on Transmission Line Structures
E1.5 -  Safe Usage and Maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment
E1.7 -  Customer Service
E1.8 -  Safe Rigging and Establishment of Applied Conductor Load
E1.9 -  Work Site Portable Earthing
E1.10 - Transmission Line Tools and Plant (Earthed/Line Work)

Programme Duration:

Seven days E1 Tower Painting training
Three days 4WD training

Class Size:

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 7

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

(Reference TP.SS 06.20 Issue 5, September 2006)
- E1.1, E1.2, E1.3, E1.5, E1.7, E1.9, E1.10

Pre-Requisites:

Pre Entry (Section 7)

First Aid and CPR
Literacy and Numeracy
Basic communications
Basic engineering

Reference/Regulation/ Associated Code of Practice:

- SM.EI Parts 1, 2 & 3
- Electricity Act
- HSE Act
- EWRB, ESS and OSH Codes of Practice
- AS/NZS 1891 Parts 1 to 4
- TP.SS 02.18
- TP.SS 05.20
- TP.SS 07.20
- TP.SS 07.23

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this programme the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in:
E1.1 -  General Safety Near Transmission Lines
E1.2 -  Identification of Transmission Lines and Line Components, Electrical Circuits, Operation Voltages and Phases
E1.3 -  Basic Electrical Theory in Transmission Lines
E1.5 -  Safe usage and Maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment
E1.7 -  Customer Service
E1.9 -  Work Site Portable Earthing
E1.10 - Transmission Line Tools and Plant (Earthed/Line Work)

Programme Duration:

Three days E1 Foundations Module training
Three Days 4WD training

Class Size:

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 7

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

(Reference TP.SS 06.20 Issue 5, September 2006)
- E1.1, E1.2, E1.3, E1.4, E1.5, E1.7, E.19, E1.10

Pre-Requisites:

Pre Entry (Section 7)

First aid and CPR
Literacy and numeracy
Basic Communications
Basic engineering

Reference/Regulation/ Associated Code of Practice:

- SM.EI Parts 1, 2 & 3
- Electricity Act
- HSE Act
- EWRB, ESS and OSH Codes of Practice
- AS/NZS 1891 Parts 1 to 4
- TP.SS 02.18
- TP.SS 05.20
- TP.SS 07.20
- TP.SS 07.23

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this programme the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in:
E1.1 -  General Safety Near Transmission Lines
E1.2 -  Identification of Transmission Lines and Line Components, Electrical Circuits, Operation Voltages and Phases
E1.3 -  Basic Electrical Theory in Transmission Lines
E1.4 -  Safe Climbing and Working Aloft, and Minimum Approach Distances on Transmission Line Structures
E1.5 -  Safe Usage and Maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment
E1.7 -  Customer Service
E1.9 -  Work Site Portable Earthing
E1.10 - Transmission Line Tools and Plant (Earthed/Line Work)

Programme Duration:

Three days for E1 Vegetation Control Module training
Three days for 4WD training
Two days for chainsaw training

Class Size:

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 7

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

(Reference TP.SS 06.20 Issue 5, September 2006)
Employer elective categories of work following gaining Module E1 (any category)
E1.11, E1.12, E1.13, E1.14, E1.15

(The above sub categories are designed to be selected individually and independently from each other)

Pre-Requisites:

Completion and gaining of any category of Module E1

Reference/Regulation/ Associated Code of Practice:

E1.11 - OSH Code of Practice
E1.12 - SM.EI Parts 1, 2 & 3, OSH Code of Practice

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

These sub modules are designed as individual programmes and can be taken independently from each other.  At the end of these programmes the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in:

E1.11 - Truck Mounted Cranes or
E1.12 - Steel Rope Winches or
E1.13 - Electrical Test Instruments or
E1.14 - Elevating Work Platforms or
E1.15 - Quad Bikes

Programme Duration:

1 day for each module

Class Size:

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 6

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

(Reference TP.SS 06.20 Issue 5, September 2006)
- E2.1, E2.2, E2.3, E2.4, E2.5, E2.6, E2.7, E2.8, E2.9

Pre-Requisites:

TP.SS 06.20 Module E1 (TL)

Reference/Regulation/ Associated Code of Practice:

- EEA guide to working on poles
- SM.EI Parts 1, 2 & 3
- TP.SS 02.11
- TP.SS 04.11
- TP.SS 06.12
- TP.SS 07.21

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this programme the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in:
- E2.1 Changing of Suspension Insulators and Fittings
- E2.2 Changing Tension Insulators and Fittings 
- E2.3 Changing of Pole Structures and Crossarms
- E2.4 Installation, Replacement and Maintenance of Guy Wires, Anchors and Associated Fittings
- E2.5 Making and Testing of Hydraulic Compression Conductor Joints
- E2.6 Access Permits Process
- E2.7 In-situ Tower Steel Replacement
- E2.8 Erection of Emergency Structures
- E2.9 Work Site Management

Programme Duration:

Eleven days for Module E2 Lines training
Seven days for Emergency Towers training

Class Size:

Minimum: 6
Maximum: 8

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

(Reference TP.SS 06.20 Issue 5, September 2006)
Employer elective categories of work following gaining E2.
- E3.1, 33.2, E3.3, E3.4, E3.5, E3.6, E3.7

(The above sub categories are designed to be selected individually and independently from each other)

Pre-Requisites:

TP.SS 06.20 Module E2

Reference/Regulation/ Associated Code of Practice:

E3.2 - CAA protocol for working around helicopters
E3.5 - Manufacturer's specifications
E3.7 - TP.SS 02.11

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

These sub categories are designed as individual programmes and can be selected individually and independently from each other.  At the end of these programme the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in:
E3.1 - Conductor Trolleys or
E3.2 - Helicopters Safety or
E3.3 - Helicopters Operations or
E3.4 - Lines Stringing Equipment or
E3.5 - Implosive Jointing or
E3.6 - Lines Measuring and Test Equipment or
E3.7 - Tower Erection

Programme Duration:

E3.1 Conductor Trolleys - 1 day
E3.2 and E3.3 Helicopters Safety and Operations - 1.5 days
E3.4 Lines Stringing Equipment - 1 day
E3.5 Implosive Jointing - 2 days
E3.6 Lines Measuring and Test Equipment - 1 day
E3.7 Tower Erection - 6 days

Class Size:

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 7

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

Module P - Patrols Earthed Line

Pre-Requisites:

TP.SS 06.20 Module E1 (P)

Reference/Regulation/ Associated Code of Practice:

- TP.SS 01.01
- TP.SS 02.10
- TP.SS 02.18
- TP.SS 02.19
- TP.SS 05.20
- ECP 34

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this programme the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in:
Module P - Patrols Earthed Line

Programme Duration:

Five days

Class Size:

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 8

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

Module CA - Condition Assessment Earthed Line

Pre-Requisites:

TP.SS 06.20 Module E1 (CA)

Reference/Regulation/ Associated Code of Practice:

- ECP 34
- TP.SS 01.01
- TP.SS 02.11
- TP.SS 02.13
- TP.SS 02.14
- TP.SS 02.15
- TP.SS 02.17
- TP.SS 04.10
- TP.SS 04.11
- TP.SS 04.12
- TP.SS 04.13
- TP.SS 05.20

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this programme the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in:
Module CA - Condition Assessment Earthed Line

Programme Duration:

Seven days

Class Size:

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 8

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

Module TP - Tower Painting Earthed Line

Pre-Requisites

TP.SS 06.20 Module E1 (TP)

Reference/Regulation/ Associated Code of Practice:

- TP.SS 02.11
- TP.SS 02.12

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this programme the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in:
Module TP - Tower Painting Earthed Line

Programme Duration:

Five days

Class Size:

Minimum: 5
Maximum: 7

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

(Reference TP.SS 06.20 Issue 5, September 2006)
Module F - Tower Foundation Refurbishment

Pre-Requisites:

TP.SS 06.20 Module E1 (F)

Reference/Regulation/ Associated Code of Practice:

- TP.SS 02.11
- TP.SS 04.11

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this programme the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in: 
Module F - Tower Foundation Refurbishment

Programme Duration:

Three days

Class Size:

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 7

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

(Reference TP.SS 06.20 Issue 5, September 2006)
Module VC - Vegetation Control

Pre-Requisites

TP.SS 06.20 Module E1 (VC)

Reference/Regulation/ Associated Code of Practice:

- TP.SS 02.18
- OSH Code of Practice for Safety and Health in Tree Work Pt 1 (Arborculture) and Pt 2 (Maintenance of Trees Around Power Lines)

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this programme the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in:
Module VC - Vegetation Control

Programme Duration:

5 days

Programme Duration:

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 6

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

(Reference TP.SS 06.20 Issue 5, September 2006)
- SS.1, SS.2, SS.3, SS.4

Pre-Requisites:

Competency in any Skill Group Modules

Reference/Regulation/Associated Code of Practice:

- Electricity Act and Regulations
- HSE Act and Regulations
- SM.EI Parts 1, 2 & 3
- EWRB Guide to PEW Supervision
- EEA Guide to Supervision

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this programme the trainees should be able to demonstrate capability in:
SS.1 - Man Management
SS.2 - Work Management
SS.3 - Safety Management
SS.4 - Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Programme Duration:

Four days

Class Size:

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 6

Location:

Omaka or another approved location

Modules Content:

(Reference TP.SS 06.20 Issue 5, September 2006)
- SS.5, SS.6

Pre-Requisites:

TP.SS 06.20 Module SS Level 1

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this programme the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in:
SS.5 - Man Management Level 2
SS.6 - Work Management Level 2

Programme Duration:

Six Days

Class Size:

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 6

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

(Reference TP.SS 06.20 Issue 5, September 2006)
- L1.1, L1.2, L1.3, L1.4, L1.5, L1.6, L1.7, L1.8

Pre-Requisites:

TP.SS 06.20 Module E2 and registration or National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Transmission) equivalent

Reference/Regulation/Associated Code of Practice:

- ECP46
- TP.SS 06.10
- TP.SS 07.22
- IEEE, ASTM and IEC Standards
- Electricity Regulation 24
- SM.EI 1, 2 & 3

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this programme the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in:
L1.1 - Live Line Theory and Codes of Practice
L1.2 - Live Line Permits
L1.3 - Care, Use and Maintenance of Live Line Hot Sticks
L1.4 - Installation of Test/Measuring Devices on Conductor and Fittings, Using Hot Sticks and Bare Hand Techniques
L1.5 - Use of Hot Sticks and/or Live Line Rope to Displace or Hold Conductors on Towers and Poles (hand applied loads only)
L1.6 - Live Line Safe Access and Egress for Bare Hand Work
L1.7 - Installing and Removing Minor Conductor Fittings, Components, Accessaries and Hardware Using Hot Stick and Bare Hand Techniques
L1.8 - Work Site Management and Participation

Programme Duration:

4 days

Class Size:

Minimum: 7
Maximum: 8

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

(Reference TP.SS 06.20 Issue 5, September 2006)
- L2.1, L2.2, L2.3, L2.4, L2.5, L2.6

Pre-Requisites:

TP.SS 06.20 Module L1

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this programme the trainee should be able to demonstrate capability in:
L2.1 - Changing of Suspension Insulators and Fittings on Poles and Towers using Hot Sticks
L2.2 - Changing of Suspension Insulators and Fittings on Poles and Towers Using Bare Hand Techniques
L2.3 - Changing of Poles, Crossarms and Associated Fittings on Pole Structures Using Hot Stick (includes horizontal post insulators)
L2.4 - Changing Vertical Pin or Post Insulators on Poles Using Hot Sticks
L2.5 - Changing of Tension Insualtors and Fittings on Poles and Towers Using Hot Sticks
L2.6 - Changing of Tension Insulators and Fittings on Poles and Towers Using Bare Hand Techniques

Programme Duration:

15 days

Class Size:

Minimum: 7
Maximum: 8

Location:

Omaka

Modules Content:

(Reference TP.SS 06.20 Issue 5, September 2006)
Employer elective live line categories of work
- L3.1, L3.2, L3.3, L3.4, L3.5, L3.6

(The above sub categories are designed to be selected individually and independently from each other)

Pre-Requisites:

TP.SS 06.20 Module L2

Reference/Regulation/Associated Code of Practice:

L3.5 - TP.SS 06.10
L3.6 - EEA Guide for use of Helicopters in Power Company Work, CAA Guides and Standards, ESAA Live Line Helicopter Guide

Instructor Requirements:

Transpower Approved Instructor(s)

Learning Outcomes:

These sub categories are designed as individual programmes and can be selected individually and independently from each other.  At the end of these programmes the trainees should be able to demonstrate capability in:
L3.1 - Live Line Tower Conductor Transfer or Crossarm Replacement or
L3.2 - Changing of 'V' and 'Y' String Suspension Insulator Assemblies or
L3.3 - Changing Horizontal 'Vee' Brace or Strut Insulators (or complete assemblies) or
L3.4 - Work involving Conductor Trolleys on Energised Conductors or
L3.5 - Insulator Washing or
L3.6 - Helicopter Live Work

Programme Duration:

L3.1 Live Line Tower Conductor Transfer or Crossarm Replacement - 5 days
L3.2 Changing of 'V' and 'Y' String Suspension Insulator Assemblies - 2 days
L3.3 Changing horizontal 'Vee' Brace or Strut Insulators - 2 days
L3.4 Work Involving Conductor Trolleys on Energised Conductors - 1 day
L3.5 Insulator Washing - 2 days
L3.6 Helicopter Live Work - 1 day

Class Size:

Minimum - 6
Maximum - 8

Location:

Omaka