Training and Induction

Access Permit Recipient

Access Permit Recipient workshops address underpinning knowledge and responsibilities of both the issuer and recipient of an access permit. This workshop acts as both initial and refresher training, with a refresher required every 2 years. Initial and Refresher courses available.

ASP Authorisation

Essential Energy requires that all Electrical Supply Industry (ESI) workers undergo a Network Familiarisation Session for Authorisation before being granted access to specific sites and authorisation to work on or near the network.

This session is accessible online via our training platform Axcelerate LMS. The applicant will be enrolled and emailed a link to complete the session at anytime.

 Electrically qualified applicants are required to complete an assessment at the end of the session, a pass mark of 100% is needed to gain authorisation.

Entry to Electrical Stations Initial

Essential Energy limits access to work in or near our Electrical Stations. This course serves as initial training and authorisation to enter electrical stations including zone substations, pad-mounts or ground type substations. 

Working Near Powerlines Initial

Contact with overhead powerlines is a serious risk and is one of the largest single causes of fatalities associated with mobile plant and equipment.
Initial Work Near Overhead Powerlines (WNP) training is aligned to the SafeWork NSW Code of Practice 2006.

Working Near Powerlines Refresher

This Course is not currently available.
This training is designed to Refresh participants knowledge and awareness of risks, and protect the health and safety of persons working near overhead power lines and associated electrical apparatus.  

ASP Asset Testing & Commissioning – Overhead & Underground Assets

This course informs methods for testing and commissioning performed on Essential Energy’s distribution assets.

ASP Asset Testing & Commissioning – Overhead Assets

This course informs methods for testing and commissioning performed on Essential Energy’s distribution assets.

ASP Asset Testing & Commissioning – Underground Assets

This course informs methods for testing and commissioning performed on Essential Energy’s distribution assets.

Entry to Electrical Stations Refresher

This online refresher course is for workers who require authorisation to enter electrical stations.

This authorisation does not allow the supervision of others, or switching.
Completing this course does not guarantee re-authorisation.

Stand Alone Power Systems

This course is essential for anyone involved in the planning, deployment, and continuous maintenance of SAPS sites. To ensure the safety of all personnel accessing SAPS sites, completion of the SAP001 training is mandatory. This training will equip you with the fundamental knowledge required to safely navigate these sites and perform approved work tasks during your visit.