This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work.
This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations.
The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the participant.
Through completing this course, learners with non-electrical backgrounds will acquire the knowledge to stay safe and understand compliance requirements when working near live power sources. Leaners will be able to perform risk assessments, be able to identify and mitigate hazards in their working environment. The course will cover safe approach distances (SAD’s) when it comes to working near live electrical apparatuses. It includes work functions that may be performed, such as vegetation control, scaffolding, rigging, painting and/or any other activity that requires working safely and complying with requirements and/or established procedures near live electrical apparatus.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Location
- This training can be delivered:
• At a customers specific site
• At one of Thomson Bridge's approved training facilities
• Online - Cost
- Contact our Office for details on 1300 15 66 85 or email us on admin.au@relyon.com.
Who should attend
The target learners for this course are employees who are required to do work near powerlines or electrical apparatus. This includes farmers, builders, road construction crews, and councils.
Those who work on the network must maintain currency of skills and competency in a range of safety and technical competencies. Relevant safety related training programs are often mandated by regulation or industry agreements and documented in state codes of practice.
Most learners will be licensed and trade qualified or hold a Certificate in a related technical discipline. In addition to trade qualifications, the learner groups will have completed a range of electrical and plant safety related training programs related to the roles they hold. Due to the significant safety risks in the industry these employees work within highly proceduralised workplaces with mature workplace safety systems.
Workers in the industry are required to regularly complete workplace safety risk assessment and work planning documentation, and therefore bring a solid foundational understanding of risk assessment and workplace safety documentation concepts and practices to the program.
Course aim
The course is designed to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to enable them to safely work near a live electrical apparatus as a non electrical worker.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, a learner will have developed an understanding of the following:
- The legislative framework that governs work activities on their site
- Relevant regulations and enterprise procedures
- Risk assessments and hazard identification
- PPE and electrical risk control measures
- Safe approach distances(SAD’s)
- Carrying out work safely near live electrical apparatus as non-electrical worker
- Completing work procedures when working near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
Learning activities
Delivery includes:
- Trainer led classroom presentations / Self-paced online theory presentations
- Theory assessment
- Onsite practical exercises and assessment
Units of competency
| Code | Unit |
|---|---|
| UETDREL006 | Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker |
Language, literacy and numeracy
All students completing training with Thomson Bridge must have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake training and assessment. All training is delivered in English, requiring the ability to read, write and answer verbal question. Basic numeracy skills are required which vary with each course.
Prior to the commencement of training, the trainer will assess language, literacy and numeracy levels, and will provide support as required.
Equipment and PPE
Learners are required to have the following to participate in this course:
- Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. Hard Hat, Safety Footwear, Approved Hi-Vis Clothing, Safety Glasses)
- Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.)
- Personal Electronic device to access online course material (E.g. Laptop, Tablet)
Course materials
The following will be provided to learners to complete the course:
- Course notes: Slide handouts
- Assessment workbook
- Access to online training modules and assessments
Licensing and regulatory information
The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.
Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
