WORK SAFELY NEAR LIVE ELECTRICAL APPARATUS AS NON-ELECTRICAL WORKER

Work safely near electrical apparatus training Course Outline:

This Competency Standard Unit covers compliance with working safely up to the defined “safe approach distance” near energised electrical apparatus (inc. electrical powerlines) for non-electrical workers. The "working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker" training course in includes elements of 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 by a non-electrical worker. Also included in this course is the preparation of risk assessment control measures that encompass job safety assessment. The working near live electrical apparatus training course

 

Includes:

UETTDREL14A - Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

 

Course Content:

• Statutory Compliance

• Basic electrical principles

• Transmission, distribution and rail power systems

• Standards and guidelines

• Duties of a safety observer

• Safe work zones and approach limits

 

Mode of Delivery

This course is conducted over 1 day face to face including theory in a classroom environment as well as practical elements on onsite equipment.

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Refresher Training

Industry recommendation of 3 yearly refresher courses.