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** Please note: this course unit UETDREL006 has been superseded and is equivalent to UETTDREL14**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

$250.00 per person (GST free)

Duration

One (1) day

Time

7:15am to 4:00pm. (Approximately)

When

Please see Scheduled Courses on our home page for all current course dates and availability.

Group bookings can be arranged on request, provided minimum participant numbers are met.

If you require a dedicated group session or an alternative date, please contact our office to discuss options.

Requirements

Participants are required to:
• Hold a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier) – can be created at www.usi.gov.au
• Provide 100 points of identification
• Be able to read, write, understand and speak English to a level that allows full participation in training and assessment

Age Requirements

Persons over the age of 18 years old.

Dress Requirements

Clothing & Footwear

• Plain, casual clothing must be worn. No singlets are allowed.
• Enclosed shoes must be worn. PPE is not required. No thongs allowed.

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 Methods

We offer the following payment options:
• Bank transfer
• Card payment on the day
• Cash (exact amount only)

Please note, no cash is held on the premises, and we do not accept American Express.

Assessment

Participants are required to successfully complete both a Written Assessment, which tests their understanding of the key learning elements, and Practical Assessments, which require them to demonstrate the required performance criteria.

Competence in both the written and practical components is required to achieve a successful outcome in this course.

Completion

On the training day, provided you successfully pass all assessment components, you will be issued a Statement of Attainment for UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker and an Overhead Powerlines (OHP) Card.

Renewal/Recertification

To ensure operators maintain current skills, understand changes to network rules and procedures, and continue to meet safety and compliance requirements, recertification is required.

Recertification confirms that practical competence, knowledge of protection requirements, and safe operating practices remain at the required standard over time.

Recertification for this course is required every year due to Code of Practice.

The cost of recertification is $275.00 per person (including GST).

Enrolment

Please call reception on 9708 5980 or email reception@scrt.com.au or click on the online Enrolment buttons below: