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Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus (Non-Electrical Worker)
Safety protocols for non-electrical workers operating near live electrical infrastructure, including safe approach distances and hazard control.
National Units of Competency
Codes verifiable on the national training.gov.au register.
Application and relevance
For contractors, tradespeople and site workers who work near — but not on — live electrical apparatus.
Required by many utilities before granting site access.
Course details
- Duration
- 1 day (approx. 8 hours).
- Class size
- Maximum 12 students per class.
- Prerequisites
- No prerequisites.
- Equipment
- All training materials and PPE supplied by Zokal Safety Training.
- Assessment
- Continuous assessment across theory and practical components. Written knowledge questions plus supervised practical demonstration against the national performance criteria.
- Recognition
- Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment issued under RTO 91267 on successful completion.
Learning outcomes
- Recognise electrical hazards on site
- Apply safe approach distances
- Follow permit and observer requirements when near live apparatus
Book Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus (Non-Electrical Worker)
View upcoming dates on the training calendar or speak to our team on (02) 4960 9611.