UETDRMP001 Apply access authority procedures to work on or near electrical apparatus

Course Currency Status: (Release 1) Current

Course Overview: This nationally recognised course is designed to equip workers with the skills and knowledge to gain access a Distribution Supply Authority Network.

Access may be required for works on or near electrical network infrastructure in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions.

It encompasses responsibilities for safety and risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work

Target Audience: Telco, Electrical Contractors and supply industry workers who are required to access to a Distribution Network Supply Authority Network under access permit conditions.

Writing: Participants must be able to read tables / maps and complete simple written forms or records to provide information.

Oral communication: Participants must be able to communicate in the English language and actively participate in verbal communication.

Numeracy: Participants must be able to understand basic math and calculations.

Participants must supply:

• Proof of existing ESI or Electrotechnology qualification or equivalent to meet the prerequisite unit requirements.
• Photographic identification.
• White Card (Construction Safety Induction Card).
• Comfortable cloting, Steel Capped Boots/ Safety Footwear.
• USI Number.

Apply for or retrieve your USI number at www.usi.gov.au

Pre-requisites: UETDRMP002 ESI safety rules for work on, near or in the vicinity of electrical apparatus

Note: Those holding an existing ESI or Electrotechnology qualification or equivalent meet the prerequisite unit requirements.

Delivery Mode: This course is delivered face to face only.

Duration: Initial Training: 5hrs                    Renewal Training: 3hrs

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding of rules/codes of practice for work on or near electrical hazards and risk control measures for specific work areas and work activities
• Access to documentation, roles, responsibilities and procedures for a permit to work system
• Access authority/work permit document for a specific work activity according to established procedures
• Safe approach distances (SAD) and safety measures applicable to the work activity according to established procedures
• Sign on and sign off procedures for an access authority/work permit document
• Workplace procedures to cancel or suspend an access authority/work permit document
• Workplace communication procedures to confirm work is completed or suspended
• Workplace procedures for signing on to a specific role/function identified on an access authority/work permit
• Application of relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including the use of risk control measures
• Following workplace procedures for signing on to and off from an access authority/work permit.

Assessment is a combination of written questions/answers and practical demonstrations

On Completion: Upon successful completion, participants will be issued with a nationally accredited Statement of Attainment for UETDRMP001 Apply access authority procedures to work on or near electrical apparatus.

$150.00 per participant

Courses arranged on demand