Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus as a Non Electrical Worker (1 Day)
National Units of Competency
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UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
This course covers the skills and knowledge required to work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker. It includes compliance with safe approach distances for the worker, plant, tools and equipment. The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.
Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this course.
Course Content
Topics include but are not limited to:
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Legislation, regulation, standards, codes of practice
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Plant, tools, equipment and PPE requirements
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Hazards and risk control measures
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Safety observer responsibilities
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Electricity infrastructure, assets and associated voltages
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Safe approach distances
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Work permit requirements
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Reporting requirements
Inclusions
Training conducted by experienced specialists
Course documentation
Up to 6 hours classroom, practical training and assessment
All required equipment.
Course Requirements
Number of Participants: 12
Students must provide a certified copy or USI transcript showing attainment of the unit: HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (a pre-requisite unit) to be accepted for enrolment into this course.
Students must provide a valid email address and will receive a link to complete the enrolment process online. Enrolment must be completed prior to attending for training.
Students must provide a UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI number) and ID.
Students are required to complete a Language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) Assessment as part of the enrolment process. This will assist in determining any support you may need to complete the course.
Students must have experience working in the Electrical Supply Industry
Students must have a reasonable level of physical fitness due to the task requirements of this course.
Materials and Equipment: All training materials are supplied by Zokal Safety Training. Students are required to wear a hard hat and gloves during practical components of this course. Please bring them with you on the day.
Meals: Full Day Courses – Lunch will be provided and light refreshments will be provided at morning break (only on our premises). Half Day Courses – Light refreshments will be provided at morning break (only on our premises)
Dress: Participants are required to wear clean clothing appropriate for the workplace and covered shoes.
Parking: There is no student parking at our training facility. Please allow additional time to find on street parking.
Assessment Methods
This is a competency-based program with progressive assessment throughout the course, including written and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge. Please let us know if there are any issues that your Zokal trainer should be aware of. These may include:
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Language, literacy and numeracy
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Physical limitations such as hearing, vision or mobility concerns
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Anything that may affect your experience in the training course.
Award Issued
Nationally recognised accreditation such as a wallet card and Statement of Attainment Certificate for the units of competency will be issued on satisfactory completion of all assessments. Zokal Safety Training Pty Ltd RTO Code 9126.

