Technical training and authorisation
We offer a range of technical training through our registered training organisation, Power Training Services WA, located in Jandakot, WA.
Western Power offers a range of technical training through its registered training organisation, Power Training Services WA, located in Jandakot, WA.
Power Training Services WA's nationally accredited technical training team delivers a range of quality, structured technical training courses and programs to staff, contractors, external companies and individuals. These include induction for operational personnel, Recipient in Charge (RIC) for work permits, high voltage switching courses, low voltage training courses and more. In addition, we also offer a range of nationally recognised, competency-based training programs.
Operational personnel carrying out work on or near the network, or within a prescribed danger zone on behalf of Western Power must be authorised. Once all training requirements have been met, a request for Basic Network Authority and relevant authorisation categories can be made.
Applications or updates to existing authorisations can requested via our IT Help Desk