Full and Renewal courses available
Note that all courses require staff to wear full PPE. Please ensure that you bring this with you on any MITA training courses.
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Close Approach
This course provides safety information for staff working near live power lines, including how to maintain a safe distance and proper procedures for working with equipment. The course is designed to cover the hazards of working near overhead lines, emphasising the importance of minimum approach distances and the potential for flashover. This course can contain unit standard 10508 if requested.
Course Duration: Half Day
Participants: 1 person / Maximum: 10 people
Crane Training – Full/Renewal
This course is designed for staff required to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and practical experience when operating truck-mounted cranes. The full course includes assessment against Unit Standards 10507, 16617, 30072, and 18038, ensuring learners meet industry requirements for safe crane operation. Learners will need to supply evidence of 80 hours or 40 lifts prior to the course starting and the company will need to provide attestations.
A renewal course is also available for those who have previously completed these unit standards and need to maintain their competency.
Course Duration: Full – 2 days / Renewal – 1 day
Participants: 1 person / Maximum: 6 people
HV Switching – Full / Renewal
This programme enables staff to be recognised by network owners and contractors as competent switchgear operators, validating their skills, knowledge, and experience within the electricity supply industry. Learners will develop the ability to understand and describe switchgear operating principles, identify and communicate equipment status, safely operate switchgear under normal service conditions, and read and interpret single line diagrams. This training also supports employers in meeting their obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, Electricity Act 1992, and associated regulations by ensuring staff are competent and appropriately trained on both new and existing equipment.
Course Duration: Full – 2 days / Renewal – 1 day
Participants: 1 person / Maximum: 6 people
MEWP Full / Renewal
This course is designed for personnel required to safely operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) to carry out a range of work tasks and duties. Learners will develop the knowledge and practical skills to operate MEWPs safely and effectively, with assessment against Unit Standards 18272, 10507, and 18038, ensuring alignment with industry and safety requirements.
Course Duration: Full – 1 day / Renewal – 1/2 day
Participants: 1 person / Maximum: 8 people
Pole Top Rescue
This course equips personnel with the skills and knowledge required to safely perform rescue procedures from electrical structures. Learners will develop the ability to describe rescue procedures, carry out the rescue of a victim, and correctly report rescue events, ensuring readiness to respond effectively in emergency situations. The programme includes assessment against Unit Standards 10507, 10508, 10509, and 17025, supporting compliance with industry safety requirements.
Course Duration: Full – 2 day / Renewal – 1 day
Participants: 1 person / Maximum: 8 people
Restricted Area
This course is designed for personnel who are required to access restricted areas within an electricity supply environment. Learners will gain the knowledge and understanding needed to enter and operate safely within controlled electrical areas, in line with industry standards and safety requirements. The programme includes assessment against Unit Standards 10507, 17026, and 20092.
Course Duration: Full – 1 day / Renewal – 1/2 day
Participants: 1 person / Maximum: 8 people
