Courses
Working Near Live Electrical Overhead Power Lines (Spotter)
UETDREL006 Work Safely Near Live Electrical Apparatus as a Non-Electrical Worker
Course Code
UETDREL006 Work safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
** Please note: this course unit UETDREL006 has been superseded and is equivalent to UETTDREL14**
Course Description
This certificate course is prepared to meet requirements with the Work Cover 'Work Near Overhead Power Lines' Code of Practice.
Commonly referred to as 'Spotter'/Electrical Observer. This course provides for the accreditation of non-electrical workers operating or observing the operation of:
- cranes,
- trucks,
- plant or
- vegetation control activities
in close proximity to potentially live electrical apparatus such as:
- overhead power lines and
- railway electrical overhead traction systems.
This course does not cover underground cables/services.
Course content will include but is not limited to:
• Basics of electricity
• Electrical generation and distribution systems
• Types of electrical conductors and insulators
• Estimating levels of voltage in overhead powerlines
• Single wire earth returns (SWER)
• How to assess and control electrical risk
• Safety Observer's & their role
• Electrical work permits, authorities and legislation
• Safe work Go/No/Go zones
• Vegetation control
• Reporting incidents
• Relevant Codes of practice
• CPR
Cost
$250 (incl of GST)
Duration
1 day.
Time
7:15am to 4:00pm. (Approximately)
When
Please contact our office to find out when the next course is available.
Requirements
• Must be able to speak, write and understand English well
Age Requirements
Persons over the age of 18 years old.
Dress Requirements
Plain casual clothing, enclosed shoes.
Location
Sydney
• SCRT Training Centre, Unit 2/4 Brunker Road, Chullora 2190
Client's Premises
• On request we can train on client's premises.
NB: Courses delivered at client's premises require minimum numbers or a group booking of 6-10 persons. Please contact us for further details: 9708 5980 or email reception@scrt.com.au
Parking
Free, all day parking is available around the building complex
Payment
Payment can be made on the first day of training by Eftpos, cash (exact amount) or direct deposit
Assessment
Participants will be required to pass both a Written Assessment which will test your knowledge of learning elements and Practical Assessments to demonstrate key performance to achieve competency.
Completion
