ESI worker is a program which provides an industry-consistent record of an individual’s training, authorisations and network inductions to work in the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI).
The program helps workers demonstrate their compliance to the Network Operator’s training and authority requirements.
Replacing the Skills Passport
The ESI worker program is replacing the Australian ESI Skills Passport. This is an important evolution of the Passport system that will improve workforce portability and compliance to established standards.
ESI workers will receive two ID cards:
- an eCard for their mobile device; and
- a credit card-sized plastic card.
Either card may be scanned in the Onsite Mobile app to check the compliance and qualification(s) of the worker, with their profile information linked to their card. The worker’s training may be updated in the ESI worker program by their employer, training provider, or Network Operator.
Avetta manage the ESI worker program on behalf of the ESI, distributing and administering ID cards. Each Network Operator is responsible for verifying individual records.
In June 2018, Victoria was the first jurisdiction to implement ESI worker program, after which it can be progressively adopted across Australia.
Who needs to participate in the ESI worker program?
Currently, ESI workers working for Victorian Network Operators who:
- Hold an authority issued by a Victorian Network Operator; and/or
- Are required by a Victorian Network Operator to undertake any training and/or assessment for field based activities consistent with the VESI Skills and Training Matrix.
NOTE: It may not be a mandatory requirement to issue Passports to one-off short-term workers performing work either under the supervision of authorised workers, or on a greenfield site. Please speak to your Network Operator for specific requirements.
Avetta
Avetta manage the ESI worker program on behalf of ESI.
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