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Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus (Non-Electrical Worker)

National Units of Competency

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker. It includes compliance with safe approach distances for the worker, plant, tools and equipment. The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.

Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this course.

  • UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

Course Content

Topics include but are not limited to:

  • Legislation, regulation, standards, codes of practice
  • Plant, tools, equipment and PPE requirements
  • Hazards and risk control measures
  • Safety observer responsibilities
  • Electricity infrastructure, assets and associated voltages
  • Safe approach distances
  • Work permit requirements
  • Reporting requirements

Inclusions

Training conducted by experienced specialists

Course documentation

Up to 6 hours classroom, practical training and assessment

All required equipment.


Course logistics

Number of Participants: 12

Requirements: Provide UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI number) and ID.

Students should have a basic level of literacy and numeracy skills.

Students must complete and return the PRE-ENROLMENT QUESTIONNAIRE prior to attending for the course.

Equipment: All training materials are supplied by Zokal Safety Training.

Meals: Full Day Courses-Lunch will be provided, and light refreshments will be provided at morning break (only on our premises). Half Day Courses-Light refreshments will be provided at morning break (only on our premises).

Dress: Students are required to wear CLEAN clothing appropriate for the workplace and CLEAN covered footwear. Students are required to wear a hard hat and gloves during practical components of this course. Please bring this with you on the day.

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH AND MUST BE ABLE TO FILL OUT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION.

Assessment Methods

This is a competency-based program with progressive assessment throughout the course, including written and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge. Please let us know if there are any issues that your Zokal trainer should be aware of. These may include:

  • Language, literacy and numeracy
  • Physical limitations such as hearing, vision or mobility concerns
  • Anything that may affect your experience in the training course.

Award Issued

Nationally recognised accreditation such as a wallet card and Statement of Attainment Certificate for the units of competency will be issued on satisfactory completion of all assessments. Zokal Safety Training Pty Ltd RTO Code 9126.

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