Working Near Power (Overhead Powerline Awareness)

UETDREL006

AKA – (Overhead Powerlines awareness training)

Course Outline

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.

  • Prepare to work safely near live electrical apparatus as non-electrical worker
  • Carry out work safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker.
  • Complete work safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker.

Requirements & Details

  • CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  • Participants must be a minimum of 17 years of age to sit the assessment, and be proficient in English
  • Photo ID, and wear appropriate PPE (Hi-viz clothing, ankle height steel toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses)
  • A short literacy and numeracy test will be required
  • Assessment type: Theory and Practical

Duration

  • 1  day training in a classroom setting

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be issued with;

  • Statement of attainment(SOA) for the unit UETDREL006 – Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
  • A wallet sized photo identification card reflecting the achievement.
  • Training to be renewed every 12 months

For more information

Prepare to work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus   

1.1  Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are referred to and confirmed

1.2  Work plan is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements

1.3 Materials required for work are determined and obtained in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements

1.4  Plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order

1.5  Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied

1.6  Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements

1.7  Safety observer role and responsibilities are discussed and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements

1.8  Communication method between the workers and safety observer is determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements

1.9  Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements

1.10 Electricity infrastructure assets and associated voltages are identified and confirmed

1.11 Safe approach distances for the work to be performed are determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements

Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus   

2.1  Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored

2.2  Lifting, working at heights and the use of plant, tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements

2.3  Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements

2.4  Safety observer is positioned to observe the work in accordance with workplace requirements

2.5  Communication methods between workers and safety observer are used in accordance with workplace requirements

2.6  Safe approach distances are maintained when the work is being performed

2.7 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements

3  Complete work and documentation 

3.1 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements

3.2  Work permits are signed off in accordance workplace requirements

3.3  Works records, reports and documentation are completed, and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with workplace requirements

Above detailed information has been extracted from training.gov.au. For a more comprehensive review of legislation & guidelines please visit; https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/UETDREL006

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Program Name

Working Near Power (Overhead Powerline Awareness)

Start date(s)

Fri 28 Feb 2025

Program length

4 Hours

Study mode

Theory & Practical exam

Contact

+61 476 467 873

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