Test and Tag Courses Adelaide
Ottoway, Adelaide
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Online Theory / Simulated Workplace
1 day of practical training and assessment* with an online theory component
Who Is This Test and Tag Course For?
UEERL0003 Test and Tag Training Adelaide
If you want complete comprehensive Test and Tag training to be able to test and tag equipment in the workplace, this course is for you. This is also the best course to do if you want to test and tag equipment on a commercial basis (i.e. testing and tagging equipment that belongs to someone other than you or your employer). Upon completing this course you’ll be given a Statement of Attainment for both 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.
For more info on the Test and Tag Course Adelaide course or undertaking test and tag on a commercial basis as a business, contact our administration team on 1300 856 832.
Outcomes For Test and Tag Course Adelaide Completion
Nationally Accredited Course: UEERL0003 & UEECD0007
The UEERL0003 test and tag course is a short course that covers the basics of electrical safety testing and tagging. This course is designed for those who work with or around electrical equipment, as well as those who are responsible for maintaining electrical safety in a workplace. The course covers the different types of tests and tags that are used to ensure appliances are tagged correctly for electrical safety, as well as the different requirements for each type of test and tag.
The course also covers the importance of electrical safety and how to prevent accidents and injuries associated with electrical equipment hazards and their associated risks. This test and tag course is a great way to learn the basics of electrical safety and how to keep yourself and others safe when working with portable appliances.
Pre-requisite Unit of Competency – UEEDCD0007 Apply Work Health and Safety Regulations, Codes and Practices in the Workplace
A pre-requisite unit of competency of the UEERL0003 Test and Tag course is UEECD0007. Workplace health and safety is regulated by a number of codes and practices. The UEECD0007 Apply Work Health and Safety Regulations, Codes and Practices in the Workplace course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to comply with these regulations.
Who is this course for?
Our UEERL0003 test and tag course is ideal for those who want to learn how to properly test and tag electrical equipment. This course will teach you the importance of testing and tagging, as well as how to do it correctly. You’ll learn about the different types of tests that can be performed, and how to choose the right one for each piece of equipment. You’ll also learn about the tagging process, and how to ensure that all equipment is properly labelled. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently test and tag a range of electrical equipment.
Outcomes of Test and Tag Training Adelaide Courses
After completing the test and tag training course, you’ll be able to test and tag electrical equipment in compliance with Australian Standards 3012 and 3760 and in accordance with the electrical safety regulations.
Course Information
Course Prerequisites
There are not any formal entry requirements for this course.
Nationally Accredited Course: UEERL0003 & UEECD0007
This practical assessment for UEERL0003 can only be taken after you have completed the UEECD0007 Apply Work Health and Safety regulations, codes of practice in the workplace.
It is also recommended that students taking both of these courses have basic literacy and numeracy skills and arrive to their practical training in appropriate clothing (including closed-in footwear). An LLN Quiz can be undertaken online prior to enrolling in this course.
Foundation Skills and Competency Requirements
All students are required to demonstrate prior to enrolment with Get Skilled Training(GST) they have the required foundation skills, and in some cases pre-requisite competencies or work experience needed to successfully a course. This may require some applicants to undertake an evaluation to determine if they meet the requirements associated with Learning, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Literacy.
Course Duration / Delivery
Nationally Accredited Course: UEERL0003 & UEECD0007
This course involves 6-8 hours of self-paced online learning as well as one day of in-person training which both cover the following units:
- UEECD0007 Apply work Health & Safety regulations, codes and practice in the workplace and;
- UEERL0003 Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies
To find out more about what you’ll be learning about in these units, scroll down to “Units of Competency”.
This one-day course is delivered in person and requires no online components to be completed.
During your training, you will learn about:
- Regulatory and legislative requirements
- Applicable standards and publications
- Basic principles of electricity and electrical circuits
- Basic construction and classes of electrical appliance including:
- Cords Plugs and Sockets 240V
- Cords Plugs and Sockets 415V
- Single and 3-phase appliance
- What is required to complete a visual inspection
- How to test and inspect:
- Single Phase 240V Equipment
- Residual Current Devices (RCD’s)
- The required documentation for testing and inspection
- How to use testing instruments including portable appliance testers (PAT’s)
This information is brought to you in an easy to understand, interactive way with a particular focus on hands-on learning, so that you’ll finish the course with the confidence and skills to test and tag on your own.
Adelaide Course Funding
Funding may be available to eligible SA residents through the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). To receive CITB subsidised training, eligible students are required to supply their valid CITB number to Get Skilled Training at enrolment which allows us to confirm your eligibility prior to the course commencement. To apply, find or renew your CITB number, please visit the CITB here!
Further information regarding eligibility and CITB funding is attached in a link below for your reference.
Eligibility to Obtain CITB Funding Support Criteria
CITB Fact Sheet with Get Skilled Training
Get Skilled training currently has funding allocations for the following units within this qualification:
| Unit code | unit title | course service id | The subsidy amount offered by CITB which Get Skilled Training will pass on |
|---|---|---|---|
| UEERL0003 | Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies | 53 | $145 |
Please note: You must complete the course before Get Skilled Training can process a claim with CITB. Students must provide their bank details to have the subsidy reimbursed which will be paid within 5 business days of Get Skilled Training receiving the CITB subsidy. It may take 2 weeks for CITB to approve the funding rebate after Get Skilled Training has submitted the claim (please allow 3 to 4 weeks after completion of your course to receive the rebate).
The subsidy cannot be provided for units of competency for which Credit Transfer is granted.
Course Dates
We offer regular Test & Tag courses throughout the year in Adelaide and other locations upon request.
See our next course date in Adelaide listed here or contact our office for more upcoming dates on 1300 856 832.
Units Of Competency
Units Of Competency
Nationally Accredited Course: UEERL0003 & UEECD0007
This course involves completing two core units of competency.
First, you’ll do the UEECD0007 Apply work Health & Safety regulations, codes and practice in the workplace. During this unit, you’ll learn about:
- How mandatory OHS requirements apply to electrotechnology work
- Your responsibilities regarding workplace health and safety
- Risk management processes at all operative levels
- How to adhere to safety practices while doing your work
Once you’ve completed the first unit, you will be able to undertake the online theory for UEERL0003 Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies. The second unit is designed to give you all the information and skills you need to safely test electrical cord connected equipment and assemblies. During this unit, you’ll learn about:
- Working safely
- Types of appliances and their construction
- How to conduct a Visual Inspection of Portable Appliances
- Electrical Tests required for portable appliances such as earth continuity, insulation resistance, earth leakage, polarity and RCD testing.
- Using a portable apparatus tester
- Identifying faults on appliances and removing from service and applying an out of service tag, as required
- Applying tags to cords and portable appliances
- Arranging for faulty equipment to be repaired
- Filling out testing documentation for portable appliances and RCD’s
At the face to face component of the course, you will complete all of the practical training and assessment designed to ensure you can undertake the required tests on portable appliances to ensure they are safe to use in the workplace.
What's Included?
Included in the course
- Morning tea.
- All online assessment materials.
- Access to relevant reference materials during and post course, including relevant parts of Australian Standards such as AS/NZ 3760:2022, AS/NZS 3012:2019.
- Comprehensive face to face training to develop your skills use a portable appliance tester.
- Access to suppliers for portable appliance testers, tags and accessories.
All equipment to complete the practical component will be provided onsite.
Wellbeing Support, Cultural Safety and Inclusion Information
Training and Wellbeing Support Provided By Get Skilled Training
Students whilst enrolling with our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) will have the opportunity to indicate if they require support associated with training and assessment. Furthermore, students can indicate if they require wellbeing support should they require it.
Any requests for support will be treated confidentially. Where the RTO does not have the resources or skills to provide a specific support service, the student will be provided with information on where they can access support.
The RTO will provide reasonable adjustments where it is required, providing the associated unit of competency has provision for this to occur.
Culturally Safe and Inclusion Learning Environments
Get Skilled Training is committed to ensuring our learning environments are culturally safe and inclusive for all students. A culturally safe and inclusive learning environment means students will not be subjected to any form of racism, discrimination or any form of harassment whilst enrolled with our Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Support of First Nations People
Get Skilled Training undertakes student training and assessment activities in every state and territory within Australia. Our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as being the traditional custodians of country and recognises their continuing connection to land, sea, culture and community.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present at all locations across Australia wherever our RTO undertakes training and assessment activities.
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