Power Industry Overhead Linesperson
Overhead linespersons work in the power industry for power utility owners, operators, or contractors. They carry out planned and reactive work to maintain and repair plant and equipment associated with power distribution or transmission overhead lines. Distribution lines carry electricity from a substation to consumers – residential and commercial. Transmission lines move electricity from a power plant or power station to the various substations. There are differences in equipment and working procedures between the two networks.
Distribution overhead linespersons work on small scale structures, typically capable of carrying up to 132,000 volts, and their support mechanisms.
Transmission overhead linespersons work on large support structures for example steel towers, typically capable of carrying 132,000 volts and above, and their support mechanisms.
Both transmission and distribution overhead linespersons conduct planned and reactive work to maintain and repair plant and equipment. They work on and near live apparatus.
Safety is a top priority for the industry.
Pathways
We offer end point assessment (EPA) for the following two pathways for the Power Industry Overhead Linesperson
- Distribution
- Transmission
Gateway Requirements
Apprentices must:
- have achieved English and mathematics qualifications in line with the apprenticeship funding rules
- have passed Emergency first aid 1 day course
- submit a portfolio of evidence for the interview based on an EPA portfolio
The Assessment
Apprentices will be assessed by EUIAS assessors, and EUIAS approved employer assessors.
The end point assessment consists of four elements:
- Multiple-choice test (40 questions, 60 minutes)
- Interview based on an EPA portfolio (60 minutes, minimum 8 questions)
- Distribution pathway: 70 minutes, minimum 8 questions
- Transmission pathway: 60 minutes, minimum 6 questions
- Trade test practical assessment with questions (30-37.5 hours, minimum 10 questions)
- Trade test technical interview (60 minutes, minimum 4 questions)
Overall Grading
Fail, Pass, Distinction
Power Industry Distribution Cable Jointer Information
| Sector | Power |
| Standard Version | ST1330 v1.0 |
| Assessment Plan Version | v1.0 |
| Funding | £27,000 |
| Duration | Typically 30 months before gateway plus 6 months EPA period |
Resources
To access our EPA resources for this standard, click here.
End Point Assessment Fees
Our end point assessment fees and charges can be found here.
How we can help
Are you an FE College, training provider or employer that is already offering the Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician apprenticeship, or considering doing so, and looking for an End Point Assessment Organisation?
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