Qualification(s)
UETDREL006 WORK SAFELY IN THE VICINITY OF LIVE ELECTRICAL APPARATUS AS A NON-ELECTRICAL WORKER
About this course
This course equips non-electrical workers with the knowledge and skills to work safely near live electrical apparatus, including overhead powerlines. Training covers identifying electrical hazards, planning work activities, applying risk controls and maintaining safe approach distances for people, plant, tools and equipment. Participants also learn how to communicate with safety observers, respond to unplanned events and complete workplace documentation.
Course content
- Identifying electrical infrastructure and associated voltages
- Recognising electrical hazards and assessing workplace risks
- Preparing work plans and confirming permit requirements
- Selecting and checking tools, equipment and personal protective equipment
- Determining and maintaining safe approach distances
- Understanding safety observer roles and communication methods
- Applying and monitoring risk controls during work activities
- Responding to incidents and unplanned events
- Completing work permits, records and reports
Who can do this course?
This course is suitable for construction workers, plant and EWP operators, truck drivers, maintenance personnel and other non-electrical workers whose tasks bring them near live electrical apparatus.
What do I need to bring?
- Photo identification
- Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)