National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution Live Work Stick up to 66kV) from Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation

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What can I learn during this qualification?

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What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification is awarded to people who have demonstrated competence in the skills and knowledge required for employment as a Line Mechanic carrying out live work using stick techniques in the distribution sector of the electricity supply industry. All the standards in this qualification are compulsory because they cover a set of well-defined skills required to safely undertake live stick work in the electricity supply industry.

This qualification meets the requirements of NZECP 46:2003 Part 3 Stick and covers the following live work using stick techniques.

Holders of this qualification will be able to:
. Inspect, test, and clean live line tools and equipment
. Demonstrate knowledge of live line theory and procedures
. Make and break live line connections up to 33kV using stick procedures.
. Remove and install pole structures up to 66kV using stick techniques
. Remove and install hardware and equipment on structures up to 66kV using sticks.

This qualification contains standards that build on the knowledge and skills recognised by the National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (Level 4) [Ref: 0874].

What jobs can I do with this qualification?

Electrical Engineer, Biomedical Technician (Mechanical and Electronic) and Line Mechanic