Course Description
Overhead Lines Operative
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.
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)
Why Should I Apply?
- The only training programme of its kind in Ireland
- 12 weeks of work-based training
- Range of industry certified awards and tickets included
- Industry-led tuition
- 100% job placement
You will also receive the following training and 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.
| College | Kerry College of Further Education & Training |
| Course Location | Tralee, Kerry |
| Course Category | Construction & the Built Environment |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Professional Qualification |
| Awarding Body | City & Guilds |
| Awarding Body Details | City & Guilds L2 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering Overhead Lines (2339-23) |
| Course Start Date | 19th August 2024 |
| Course End Date | 25th April 2025 |
| Course Duration | 36 Weeks |
| Course Fee | No Fees |
| 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. |
| Carear Path | Please note: This qualification is aligned to Level 4 on the NFQ 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. |
| Phone | 0667149696/0646622593 |
| Course Code | 408446 |
For information about Kerry College of Further Education & Training, please visit their college page on Whichcollege.ie by clicking here.
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