Overhead Line Courses

The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake Authorised Person (AP) duties. Including identification of electrical hazards, earthing of different OLE equipment types, use of resistive and capacitive live line testers, RoLE and test before touch (TBT)

Minimum age 18 | Hold PTS Competence for 12monts | Meet the D&A requirements of NR/L1/OHS/0124 Medical Fitness level 1-4 | Meet the D&A requirements of NR/L1/OHS/051 | Evidence of12months relevant work experience in OLE maintenance or construction or completed a company development programme which has been reviewed & written acceptance by the Network Technical Head of Contract Systems | must hold Emergency First Aid certificate.

The aim of this course is to refresh delegates knowledge of Authorised Person (AP) duties. Including identification of electrical hazards, earthing of different OLE equipment types, use of resistive and capacitive live line testers, RoLE and test before touch (TBT)

Minimum age 18 | Hold PTS Competence for 12months | Meet the D&A requirements of NR/L1/OHS/0124 Medical Fitness level 1-4 | Meet the D&A requirements of NR/L1/OHS/051 | Evidence of12months relevant work experience in OLE maintenance or construction or completed a company development programme which has been reviewed & written acceptance by the Network Technical Head of Contract Systems | must hold Emergency First Aid certificate | must have 4 log book entries

The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake Nominated Person (NP) duties. Including; The management of the OLE isolation process, conduct pre-isolation work to identify & assess electrical hazards, earthing locations, bonding requirements and lineside disconnectors. The use of isolation diagrams and instructions to produce Form B’s. Write, brief and issue switching, testing and earthing details forms for AP’s. Receive and cancel form B’s from electrical control operators. Brief, issue and cancel OLP (Form C) with a COSS (OLP).

Minimum age 18 | Hold PTS Competence for 12monts and Level B Authorised Person competence | Meet the D&A requirements of NR/L1/OHS/0124 Medical Fitness level 1-4 | Meet the D&A requirements of NR/L1/OHS/051 | must have 12 log book entries as evidence of Level B Authorised person duties

The aim of this course is to refresh delegates knowledge of Nominated Person (NP) duties. Including; The management of the OLE isolation process, conduct pre-isolation work to identify & assess electrical hazards, earthing locations, bonding requirements and lineside disconnectors. The use of isolation diagrams and instructions to produce Form B’s. Write, brief and issue switching, testing and earthing details forms for AP’s. Receive and cancel form B’s from electrical control operators. Brief, issue and cancel OLP (Form C) with a COSS (OLP).

Minimum age 18 | Hold PTS Competence for 12months and Authorised Person Level B OLE | Meet the D&A requirements of NR/L1/OHS/0124 Medical Fitness level 1-4 | Meet the D&A requirements of NR/L1/OHS/051 | Evidence of12months relevant work experience in OLE maintenance or construction or completed a company development programme which has been reviewed & written acceptance by the Network Technical Head of Contract Systems | must have 4 log book entries.

The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake basic OLE construction duties.

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The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake basic OLE construction duties. Including; Understanding the functions of the main component parts of the OLE system. The safe use of associated tools and equipment. Understanding of renewal, installation and enhancement documentation.

There are no pre-requisites for attending this course however before undertaking the assessment for OLEC 2 a person must have been certified competent in OLEC 1: Access OLE Construction Sites, and would normally have completed Working at Height, Emergency First Aid and Safe Manual Handling courses. In any event: these courses will need to be successfully completed before working on an OLE construction site.

The aim of this course is to refresh delegates knowledge of basic OLE construction duties. Including; Understanding the functions of the main component parts of the OLE system. The safe use of associated tools and equipment. Understanding of renewal, installation and enhancement documentation.

There are no pre-requisites for attending this course however before undertaking the assessment for OLEC 2 a person must have been certified competent in OLEC 1: Access OLE Construction Sites, and would normally have completed Working at Height, Emergency First Aid and Safe Manual Handling courses. In any event: these courses will need to be successfully completed before working on an OLE construction site.

The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake construction, renewal, enhancement and modification of the OLE in accordance with design drawings and specifications. Including Understanding the operating principles of both the classic and autotransformer OLE systems. Understanding the functions of the main component parts of the OLE system. Correctly read and interpret design information.

Hold OLEC 2 competence and have sufficient evidence of undertaking a range of basic OLE construction activities under direction.

The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake construction, renewal, enhancement and modification of the OLE in the following areas:
Element 1 Install OLE Main part Steelwork
Element 2 Install OLE Small part Steelwork

Element 3 Running Wire
Element 4 Installation of Sectioning, Insulation, Registration, and in line components Element 5 Install Enhance and Renew Earthing and Bonding
Element 6 Complete Testing, Gauging and Acceptance

Hold OLEC 3 Core competence

The aim of this course is to refresh delegates knowledge of construction, renewal, enhancement and modification of the OLE in the following areas: 

Element 1 Install OLE Main part Steelwork
Element 2 Install OLE Small part Steelwork
Element 3 Running Wire

Element 4 Installation of Sectioning, Insulation, Registration, and in line components Element 5 Install Enhance and Renew Earthing and Bonding
Element 6 Complete Testing, Gauging and Acceptance

Hold OLEC 3 Core competence