Training Needs for Underground Cable Jointing

Cable jointing is integral to the electrical network, especially within the New South Wales energy distribution system. It ensures uninterrupted power flow and plays a pivotal role in preventing downtime and also keeping the lights on in countless homes and businesses. Handling, installing, and maintaining these cables requires specialist training, knowledge, and also precision. Let’s take a look at all the training needs for underground cable jointing.

Lay power cables

Laying power cables underground is more than just digging a hole and dropping in a cable. It’s a meticulous process that ensures the safety and efficiency of the entire electrical grid. Here are some of the key skills you’ll certainly learn throughout this training.

Cable protection: Knowing how to protect cables from potential damage, environmental and also man-made.

Correct installation: Optimising the process for minimal disruption, both environmentally and to the local infrastructure.

Safety protocols: The training essentially ensures the protection of everyone involved and also raises awareness of potential risks.

Joint, terminate and maintain high-voltage underground polymeric cable

High-voltage cables pose dangers to untrained hands, so they demand extensive training. To handle them, you need a unique set of skills and knowledge. Dealing with them requires a separate set of skills and knowledge:

Jointing techniques: The method of connecting two cables end-to-end without any interruption.

Termination procedures: Ensuring the end of the cable is safe, functional, and ready for its intended purpose.

Maintenance: Detecting issues, addressing wear and tear, and performing regular checks to ensure longevity and safety.

Safety precautions: With higher voltage comes more significant risk, making safety training absolutely paramount.

Joint, terminate and maintain low-voltage underground polymeric cable

While they might not carry the same voltages as their high-voltage counterparts, low-voltage cables are equally vital to the electrical grid. They’re also potentially dangerous to untrained people, which is why safety again makes up a big component of this training.

Specific jointing methods: These cables often have their unique jointing techniques, ensuring consistent power flow.

Tailored termination techniques: Catering to the specific needs of low-voltage cables and their applications.

Routine maintenance: Regular checks to ensure these cables remain functional, preventing any potential disruptions.

Safety: Different voltages come with their own set of risks. Different voltages present their own sets of risks. Training ensures risk is minimised and managed appropriately.

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of prior learning recognises the skills, knowledge, and experiences you’ve gained through previous work or study.

For unrestricted licensed electricians: Those with an unrestricted electrician’s licence in any Australian state or territory already meet this course’s requirements.

Licensed electricians: Experienced electricians can show evidence of completing applicable units of competency, making the training process streamlined.

For electrical contractors: While they might meet most prerequisites due to prior experience, some additional units may still be required.

Need comprehensive cable jointing training?

IAC Safety Services provides tailored electrical training to suit a range of applications. From cable jointing to ASP Level 2 pathways, your training needs are covered. Contact our friendly team today if you want to advance your career.