The Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets is designed for people wanting to become safety observers for plant and equipment. Safety observers work in close proximity to overhead and underground services. Upon successful completion of this course, you may be registered as a Spotter by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV).

The need for registered spotters is driven by requirements administered by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV). ESV, Victoria’s energy safety regulator, is responsible for electricity, gas and pipeline safety. Its objectives under the Electricity Safety Act 1998 s6 (in part) are to:

• control the electrical safety standards of electrical work carried out by electrical workers
• maintain public and industry awareness of electrical safety requirements, and
• ensure the electrical safety of electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems, electrical installations and electrical equipment.

The registration of spotters allows ESV to meet its obligations and uphold workplace safety standards. The 22597VIC Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets is a requisite part of the Spotter registration process.

What sort of assessments can I expect to complete?

Written assessments test your knowledge of learning elements (knowledge evidence) including responsibilities of a spotter, basic concepts of electrical power generation and distribution, types of service assets

Practical assessments are used to assess your ability to demonstrate key performance criteria (performance evidence) such as the ability to setup, identify and maintain safe distances from both a simulated, overhead and underground asset, with an item of plant and equipment capable of breaching the clearance no go zones.

Assessments are conducted within workplace and classroom settings and are held over the duration of the unit.

Career Options

Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets (22597VIC) is the required unit of competency to act as a Spotter with plant and equipment working in the vicinity of overhead electrical assets.