AKA – (Overhead Powerlines awareness training)
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.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be issued with;
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
Working Near Power (Overhead Powerline Awareness)
Fri 28 Feb 2025
4 Hours
Theory & Practical exam
+61 476 467 873