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UEESS00174 Electrical Safety Testing of Electrical Cord Connected Equipment and Cord Assemblies Skill Set

UEESS00174 Electrical Safety Testing of Electrical Cord Connected Equipment and Cord Assemblies Skill Set

National ID UEESS00174 State ID AE260

The testing and tagging of electrical equipment must be performed by trained individuals. 

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to test and tag electrical equipment as per Australian Standards 3760 and 3012.  Participants will be trained to confidently perform testing and tagging, while meeting compliance and ensuring the safety of staff on the worksite. 

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tag and test electrical plugs

 

Overview

When Semester 1, 2025

Study Mode On Campus

This three-day Skill Set is designed for persons wishing to undertake the testing, tagging and reporting of portable/handheld low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using a portable appliance tester (PAT).

These competencies are in addition to competencies already gained in the relevant field to which the electrical work is incidental or a primary and regular function of the work. 

Learners will be trained to inspect and test portable, hand-held electrical equipment using a portable appliance tester (PAT), and test electrical equipment as required by the Australian Standard AS/NZS 3760.

Successful completion of this course will allow you to test and tag equipment in your workplace.

Successful completion of this course does not permit learners to set up a private business for testing and tagging electrical equipment. 

Learners awarded with the Statement of Attainment for this skill set are not permitted to perform any electrical repairs on equipment that is found to be faulty when tested.

 

Units: 
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
 
UEERL0003 Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies
 
  • Inspect and test portable, hand-held electrical equipment using a portable appliance tester (PAT)

  • Test electrical equipment in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 3760

This Skill Set is ideal for individuals who

  • Need to perform testing, tagging, and reporting of portable or handheld low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using a portable appliance tester (PAT) within their workplace.                     
                            

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