A practical, interactive awareness course on electrical safety at work. Understand how electricity harms people, the most common causes of electrical incidents, how to use electrical equipment safely, what testing and tagging and safety switches actually do and exactly what to do when equipment is faulty or someone receives an electric shock, with self-checks along the way and a real workplace decision scenario.
~45 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start
What You Will Learn
Describe the main electrical hazards at work, shock, arc flash, burns and electrical fire, and how current affects the body
Identify the most common causes of electrical incidents, including damaged leads, overloading and contact with water
Use everyday electrical equipment safely, including inspecting leads and plugs before use
Explain in plain terms what testing and tagging (AS/NZS 3760) and residual current devices (safety switches) do
Take the correct action when equipment is faulty and after an electric shock, including notifying a serious incident
Course Content
1. Electrical hazards and how current affects the body
2. Common causes of electrical incidents
3. Using electrical equipment safely
4. Testing and tagging and safety switches (RCDs)
5. Faulty equipment, electric shock and who may do electrical work
6. Apply it: an electrical safety decision scenario
Final Assessment - 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available
Who This Course Is For
Office, retail, hospitality, warehouse and site workers, supervisors and anyone who uses electrical equipment or portable power tools at work.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It does not issue a unit of competency or an electrical licence, and it is not a substitute for the licensed or accredited training required to carry out electrical work in your state or territory. Only licensed electrical workers may carry out electrical work.
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$49 per person
$39.00
Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
Duration
~45 minutes
Format
100% online, self-paced
Lessons
6
Assessment
10 questions (80% to pass)
Certificate
Instant, verifiable
Access period
6 months access from the day of course start
Who it’s for
Office, retail, hospitality, warehouse and site workers, supervisors and anyone who uses electrical equipment or portable power tools at work.
Buying for a team? Set the quantity to the number of people. You’ll receive an enrolment code for each seat.
