Working near live overhead power lines is dangerous.
We provide accredited power line awareness training to non-electrical workers throughout Newcastle, the Hunter region and beyond.
Power Line Awareness Training Course Details
Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
Unit code UETDREL006
- Accredited training by our qualified high voltage electricians affiliated with the industry
- Delivered as a primary ‘Initial’ and annual competency ‘Refresher’
This training and assessment is conducted under a Registered Partnership Arrangement with Registered Training Organisation Hunter Plant Operator Training School.
RTO ID: 90352
We train:
- Plant & machinery operators
- Tipper truck drivers
- Construction workers
- Manufacturing & industry
- Forestry sector
- Road workers
- Council employees
- Excavator operators
Compliance
This unit involves 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 licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Where
We’re based in Newcastle, NSW and offer power line awareness training throughout the state. On-site training is available, subject to minimum bookings & your location meeting requirements.
When
We’re flexible about the times and days we deliver power line awareness training. Saturday training is also available. Contact us to enquire.
What you get
On successful completion of the ‘Initial’ and annual competency ‘Refresher’ course, learners will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.
Contact with overhead power lines is the largest single cause of death to mobile plant and equipment operators.
Live power lines are a serious risk. Coming into contact with electricity can cause serious injuries, burns, fire, explosions, equipment damage and even death.
You don’t have to have a direct contact with a high voltage overhead power line to receive a fatal electric shock.
Simply being too close can kill you.
Quick Links
Websites
Safe Work Australia
Ausgrid
Endeavour Energy
Essential Energy
Industry Codes and Standards PDFs
Work Near Overhead Powerlines – Code of Practice 2006
Work Near Underground Assets – Guide 2007