Electrical Spotter

This nationally recognised training course gives participants the necessary skills and knowledge to safely work up to the defined “safe approach distance” for non electrical workers. It is suitable for many work functions for example Spotters / Observers working within the civil, vegetation control, telecommunications, scaffolding, rigging or any other activity that requires working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker.

Included is the preparation of risk assessment control measures that encompass job safety assessment. This unit does not include any work that is or may be performed by other competent operatives within the defined “safe working zone” for instance qualified electricians and allied technicians.

Course Content

This course covers the following elements;

1. Preparing to work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus 

2. Working safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus 

3. Completing work and documentation

Enrolment

Students will need a valid USI Number to enrol. If you do not have a USI, please apply here Get a USI | Unique Student Identifier. If you are unsure what your USI number is, please phone 1300 857 536.

Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisite units. Participants will need oral communication skills to effectively collect specimence, complete testing record and chain of custody documentation.

Assessment Methods

Progressive assessment throughout the course,  including demonstration of practical skills and written  and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge.

Award Issued

A nationally-recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued to all successful participants issued by Safeguard Training and Services (RTO 90987).

UETDREL006 Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus as a Non-Electrical Worker + HLTAID009 CPR