Course Overview
This course will provide participants with the necessary technical knowledge to safely work near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker.
Who Should Complete This Course
All non-electrical workers working near live electrical apparatus.
Course Content
Participants will gain an understanding of:
- Preparing to work safely near live electrical apparatus including risk assessment
- Identifying electrical apparatus and infrastructure and voltage levels.
- Understanding Safe Approach Distances (SADs) for workers, tools, plant, and equipment.
- Compliance with legislation, standards, codes of practice, and organisational workplace requirements.
- The role and responsibilities of a safety observer when working near electrical apparatus.
- Understanding access authorities and permits.
- Using appropriate plant, tools, and PPE near live electrical infrastructure.
- Communication methods and coordination with safety observers.
- Incident response procedures.
- Completing work records, reports, and documentation.
Assessment
Participants complete a series of online assessment activities and tasks.
Delivery Mode
100% Online – self-paced, accessible 24/7 through our secure learning platform.
Duration
Approximately 3-4 hours to complete, depending on experience and familiarity with the course content.
Outcome
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment – UETDREL006 – Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as non-electrical worker
**We strongly recommend attending a face to face course if you have never completed formal training and have a limited understanding of the subject matter.
Price: $250