ABOUT

ESI Training and Consulting has been created by Rob McDowell, a trainer with over 30 years experience in the Electrical Supply Industry, who identified a need for tailoring training services to meet the needs of industry rather than industry having to adjust to fit in with the requirements of an educational institution.

Our reason for existence
ESI Training and Consulting is a specialised training provider serving the needs of businesses in the Electrical Supply industry (ESI) and related industries. This is a specialised high risk industry. One of the key means of minimising this risk is implementing a regime of both initial and refresher training for all personnel working in this industry.  These training requirements include both Nationally Recognised Training and Industry Specific Training. Visit our links page for a breakdown of who requires what training!
In the Electrical Supply Industry this training is administered, and paid for, by businesses/employers operating within the industry. If not managed effectively the costs of administering these training requirements can be considerable. ESI Training and Consulting works with employers to deliver training to meet their needs in a cost effective manner. Whilst there are specified requirements that must be met, we will:

  • Train at your premises or another location of your choosing (1) to minimise your travel. To assist we have trainers based in Hallam and Geelong.
  • Deliver both Nationally Recognised and Industry specific training
  • Analyse your requirements and package up training to minimise duplication and revisits,
  • Reduce downtime, including, where possible, carrying out assessments on your worksites.

Note (1) After ensuring that the venue is suitable for training delivery

Please visit our Nationally Recognised Training and Industry Training pages for details of training we can deliver.

Our Company
ESI Training and Consulting is a Proprietary Limited company. It holds the following insurances:

  • Workcover
  • Public Liability, $10M
  • Professional Indemnity, $1M

Our Trainers
Our trainers, Rob McDowell and Bruce Elam, both have over 30 years experience in the Electrical Supply Industry.

Rob commenced employment with the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria, he undertook roles including managing the state wide Bushfire Mitigation program, local Distribution Grid Manager and Area Workforce Manager. Around the time of privatisation Rob left the SECV and worked for various private companies working in the Electrical and vegetation industries, both in Victoria and Interstate, undertaking a wide range of Supervisory and management roles. For the seven years prior to forming ESITC Rob has been employed as a Technical Trainer & Assessor / Expert working for RTOs in the electrical industry. Rob has a Bachelor of Business, Diploma in Horticulture (Arboriculture), Diploma in Vocational Education & Training, Diploma in Training Design & Development, Certificate 4 in Training & Assessing and Certificate 2 in ESI Powerline Vegetation Control.

Bruce is an electrical lineworker with over 30 years experience. He has experience in all aspects of overhead and underground power, including vegetation management. He has worked in South Africa, New South Wales and Victoria.

Our Consultant
Rob is also our consultant. Over a long and diverse career he has been involved in many aspects of running businesses in the electrical industry. This has resulted in Rob being involved in carrying out expert consultancies in and to the electrical industry, including as an expert witness.

Please visit our Consulting page for more information.

If you have any inquiries or would like some additional information please contact ESI Training and Consulting.