Objectives

The primary objective is to deliver accredited training that qualifies eleven delegates as authorised personnel capable of safely performing high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) switching operations. The programme aims to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical competency, ensuring participants meet national industry standards and obtain official certification to operate within regulated electrical environments.

Scope

• Conduct a five-day intensive training programme (08:00–16:00 daily) specifically designed for eleven delegates.
• Provide a combined 80-hour curriculum divided into 40 hours of classroom-based theory and 40 hours of supervised practical application.
• Utilise a dedicated training centre equipped to support simultaneous theoretical instruction and hands-on practical exercises.
• Manage the full accreditation pathway, including theoretical examinations, portfolio compilation, prior learning recognition, practical assessments, and final certification issuance.

Technical Requirements

• Curriculum Coverage: Deliver ten structured modules addressing regulatory frameworks, access and supervision protocols, key management, isolation and earthing procedures, operating principles (including SANS 724:2012 arc flash protection), operating instruction forms, work permit systems, abnormal conditions, commissioning and testing, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Examination Standards: Administer a formal theoretical examination requiring a minimum 80% pass mark across all modules for certificate eligibility.
• Practical Verification: Oversee the creation and validation of a Portfolio of Evidence (POE), conduct Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) evaluations, and perform final practical competency tests verified by qualified assessors.
• Regulatory Compliance: Align all instructional materials, assessment criteria, and certification processes with EWSETA and SAIEE accreditation mandates.
• Facility Specifications: Supply a secure, purpose-built training venue capable of hosting classroom sessions and controlled practical HV/MV switching demonstrations.

Skills Requirements

• Instructors and assessors must hold current, recognised accreditation aligned with EWSETA and SAIEE guidelines.
• Demonstrated expertise in delivering advanced theoretical content on HV/MV operating regulations and occupational health and safety legislation.
• Proficiency in facilitating practical simulations, verifying technical documentation, and conducting competency-based assessments.
• Strong command of critical safety sequences, regulatory compliance documentation, and risk analysis frameworks specific to electrical engineering environments.
• Ability to guide delegates through structured POE compilation, RPL validation, and targeted feedback leading to formal authorisation certification.

Explanation of Key Terms

• ORHVS: Operating Regulations for High Voltage and Medium Voltage Systems, governing safe switching, isolation, and maintenance procedures.
• NQF Levels 2–3: National Qualifications Framework tiers indicating intermediate vocational proficiency and foundational technical competency.
• POE (Portfolio of Evidence): A documented collection of work samples, supervisor verifications, and practical records proving operational experience against set standards.
• RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning): An assessment process that evaluates existing workplace experience against formal competency requirements before practical testing.
• S.I.T.E: A mandatory safety sequence: Switching, Isolating, Testing, and Earthing apparatus before any maintenance work begins.
• JSA & Risk Matrix: Job Safety Analysis and structured risk evaluation tools used to identify hazards, assign likelihood/severity ratings, and implement control measures prior to electrical tasks.