UETDREL006 Working safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
Duration
From 8 Hours
Delivery
Blended Learning
Cost
From $144pp
Overview
This course is the minimum qualification any person needs to safely work near overhead powerlines.
This course offers a combination of theory and practical training to teach or re-accredit participants with the necessary knowledge and skills required to safely work near overhead powerlines for relevant state and territory regulatory authorities.
If you are unsure whether this course is right for you, please contact us for further information.
Course Outline
This course will enhance the knowledge and skills of participants who are required to operate or observe the operation of plant, hand held tools, cranes and their loads in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus.
- Understand relevant legislation
- Basic principles of electricity and understanding of the power system
- Safe Approach Distances (SAD)
- Preparation to work near overhead powerlines
- Safely carry out work near overhead powerlines
- Complete work near overhead powerlines
- Understand risks and control measures
- Incident response including CPR and use of a defibrillator
Pre-course theory may be completed online prior to attending the face to face practical, which reduces the face-to-face delivery time. Consideration is given to previous skills, knowledge and experience for students refreshing an existing or equivalent certificate.
Standard – Up to 2 hours pre-course learning + up to 7 hours completed face to face
Note: The durations outlined above are the minimum course durations required to deliver the training product. Face-to-face training may be delivered over a longer duration, where required, depending on cohort needs and the delivery environment * In the duration section at the top of the page, reword ‘from 8 hours’ to ‘9 hours’
Students are required to demonstrate a sound level of proficiency in spoken and written English, which will be tested in a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Skills Assessment.
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
This course requires participants to have the physical ability to respond to an emergency situation where they need to maintain breathing and circulation in an adult following cardiac arrest. This includes the requirement for all participants to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.
This course is recommended to be updated every 12 months.
Further information including fees, payments, support, complaints and appeals can be found in the Student Handbook.
