Overhead Lines Operative
| Award Name | Diploma at UK Level 2 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | City and Guilds |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma at UK Level 2 | City and Guilds |
Duration
36 weeks
Entry Requirements
Minimum
• Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
• Junior Certificate standard or its equivalent.
• Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or Higher).
• Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Additional
• Full Category B driving licence is essential.
• Applicants must be able to work in a highly regulated, safety conscious environment.
• Good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work in a team environment is desirable.
• Have aptitude for working at heights is desirable.
• Previous experience in construction, agriculture or general operative is an advantage, but not essential.
Careers / Further progression
What are the employment opportunities?
Qualified operatives work all over the world on a variety of small scale to major projects but mostly for private contractors in Ireland and the UK who carry out work on behalf of ESB Networks and Eirgrid.
Further information
Start Date 26/09/2022
End Date 02/06/2023
No fees
Apply via Fetchcourses.ie - view link below
** Employment-Focused Course -
This program is the ideal starting point for anyone who is interested in developing a career in the electrical transmission and distribution sector, specifically in the installation and maintenance of overhead power lines.
WHY SHOULD I APPLY?
• 12 weeks work-based training.
• Range of industry certified awards and tickets included.
• 100% job placement.
• Industry-led tuition.
• Only training programme of its kind in Ireland.
CERTIFICATION
City & Guilds L2 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering
Overhead Lines (2339-23)
You will also receive the following training and additional certification as part of this course;
Safepass,
Manual Handling,
CSCS Location of Underground Ticket and Slinger/Signaller Ticket,
First Aid Responder (FAR),
Mast/Tower Climber - Rescuer Certificate,
HIAB (Lorry Mounted Crane) Certificate,
MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) Certificate,
IOSH Managing Safety in Construction Certificate (4 days), Roadworks CSCS Certificate (1 day),
Pole top Rescue Certificate,
ATV Quad - Certificate of Competence.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
• Career Planning & Job Seeking Skills (000002)
• Communication within the Power Sector (006676)
• Electricity Basics - Electrical Power Engineering (006690)
• Equipment, Plant & Transport (006677)
• Overhead Lines - Induction (006688)
• Wood Pole Structures (006678)
• Steel Tower Structures (006679)
• Work Based Training & Assessment (006692)
• Working Safely, Effectively & Efficiently in the Power Sector (006674)
Kerry College Admissions Office
Tel: 066 7149696
Email: info@kerrycollege.ie
MonavalleyApplications@kerrycollege.ie