[Mark Keller]

Thanks Hayley, I have two concerns, firstly supervision, there is no mention of how someone can gain this endorsement.

Those seeking registration as a Distribution Line Mechanic (Endorsed Supervision) must have:

1. held registration as a Distribution Line Mechanic for a period of not less than 12 months; and
2. adequate knowledge, training, skills, and experience satisfactory to the Board of:
   1. the control of electrical hazards; and
   2. the use of the Board’s supervision policy and guides; and
   3. the performance of safe and compliant supervision functions in the workplace; and
   4. risk management.

Satisfactory to the Board? It would be good to get some guidance on this.

Secondly the removal of the Endorsed Line Mechanic that required the Faultman qual for registration has been removed and the limits of work moved directly to the Line Mechanic class of registration.

(1) A Distribution Line Mechanic may, subject to the limitations set out in (2) and any additional limitations and terms and conditions set by the Board, do the following on installations, works and appliances:

1. carry out any PEW but only in relation to conductors used as electric lines;
2. carry out any PEW for the restoration of supply;
3. carry out testing and certification of work identified under (1)a. and b. provided that it is their own work.

Is there enough training in the Line Mechanic qualification to allow for the purpose of fault restoration any work inside the Main Earth Neutral Switch Board on the consumers mains, including the fittings?

 

How will others in industry manage this change of class?