Legacy 100
To support Australia’s largest transmission project, EnergyConnect, Transgrid and Elecnor launched the nation’s first multi-million dollar training initiative to boost skills in the power transmission sector across regional NSW. Legacy 100 provided opportunities for up to 100 candidates to complete qualifications in transmission line construction as part of the EnergyConnect project being built from Wagga Wagga to the South Australian border.
This was the first time in this country an initiative like this had been launched and to develop the skills and capabilities required for the Australian energy sector.
The program consists of classroom, online and on the job training to help participants achieve their Certificate II in Transmission Line Construction.
Legacy 100 will form the backbone of the future workforce in the transmission tower construction industry, with workers to use the skills gained on EnergyConnect to build other future transmission line projects.
Legacy 100 fast facts
- A Certificate II in Transmission Line Construction (UET20422) includes assembling transmission structures and installing hardware, stringing transmission overhead conductors prior to being tensioned and terminated, as well as essential compliance training required by the industry.
- The 18-month course includes instructor-led classroom, practical and theory, together with on-the-job training and mentoring.
- Riggers are responsible for assembling, installing, positioning and securing construction rigging such as working platforms, pulleys and winches used to undertake heavy lifting for construction projects, while doggers are responsible for correctly slinging and directing loads handled by cranes.
Program status
Legacy 100 has completed recruitment of all program intakes. For other EnergyConnect employment opportunities at Elecnor Australia email pec.recruitment@elecnor.es.
