INGENIEUR
HV Cable Jointing
Unit registered by EC and must have a
logbook to prove the experience.
● Chargeman must have minimum three
years’ experience in handling electrical
equipment, including experience in
handling live equipment.
5. Able to converse and write in the National
Language.
6. Relevant work experience
● Cable Jointer must understand the
work of connecting, jointing and
terminating the type of cables that
he may be required to join, and have
an understanding of the jointing
techniques.
● Wireman must understand and have
practical experience in wiring of
electrical equipment.
● Chargeman must have an understanding
of the different types of electrical
equipment which may be under his
control and must have enough knowledge
to operate and maintain without danger.
7. Have sufficient knowledge of First Aid,
resuscitation of breathing and treatment of
electric shock.
8. Have sufficient knowledge of Electricity
Supply Act 1990 and all the relevant
legislation behind the Act.
Conclusion
The Energy Commission has provided
Competency tests for both engineers and
technologists. There is another category for LV
Supervisors, holding Diploma level certificates,
but it is not popular. The EC has appointed
various technical institutes like IKBN, Giatmara
and others for lower level qualifications like
Wireman and Chargeman. However, the HV
Chargeman training is only carried out at TNB
ILSAS and Petronas INSTEP.
Many engineers who are not involved
directly in TNB/SESB/SESCO or their
contractors will like to attend training
programmes to build their competency and
acquire Service Engineer or Competent
Engineer qualifications. The EC should
appoint some universities to carry out these
tasks. Among the universities that may be
considered are Uniten and UTP.
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