UEESS00174

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

Test and Tag | Skill Set

Add to your skill set with this test and tag course. This short course is perfect for people who are self-employed or need to be able to inspect, test and tag equipment in their workplace.

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STUDY LOCATIONS North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 12 Mar 2026 Duration: 2 days View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

CSQ funded

Full Fee

$600

Course overview

Add to your skill set with this test and tag short course. You'll be able to inspect, test and tag equipment in your workplace or as a self-employed worker to ensure yours and others' safety.

Employers must ensure specified electrical equipment is regularly and properly inspected, tested and tagged as safe and required certified workers to undertake this task.

You'll learn how to inspect and test portable, hand-held electrical equipment using a portable appliance tester, and test electrical equipment as required by the Australian Standard AS/NZS 3760.

You will learn how to conduct standard in-service safety inspection, testing and tagging of electrical equipment in accordance with the electrical safety regulations. You will apply your skills to a range of 3-phase/multiphase electrical equipment including extension leads, portable workshop equipment and electrical portable outlet devices (EPODs).

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

What can I do?

Electrical Safety Tester (Test and Tag)

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

Convenience

At TAFE Queensland, we understand your time is precious. You can complete most components of this course online at a time convenient to you. You'll only need to complete a short duration of practical training in one of our workshops or in your workplace.

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Funding

TAFE Queensland is a proud provider of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding and is a registered provider of the CSQ Short Courses Program. This course is subsidised under this Program. Funding for eligible participants is available in select regional areas only and is limited and not guaranteed. Learn more about CSQ funding, eligibility and available courses and enquire to begin your training.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete 2 units listed below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
UEERL0003

Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies

UNIT CODE :
UEERL0003

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies

UNIT CODE
UEECD0007

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0007

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and codes of practices in the electrotechnology workplace.
UNIT NAME
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Ways to study

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On campus with some online

You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	On campus with some online	Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.	3 days	8am - 4pm, dates scheduled on application	Full fee: $600 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 3 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. 8am - 4pm, dates scheduled on application The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $600 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	On campus with some online	Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.	3 days	8am - 4pm, dates scheduled on application	CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 3 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. 8am - 4pm, dates scheduled on application The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle	On campus with some online	Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.	3 days	8am - 4pm, dates scheduled on application	Full fee: $600 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 3 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. 8am - 4pm, dates scheduled on application The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $600 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle	On campus with some online	Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.	3 days	8am - 4pm, dates scheduled on application	CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more More Apply
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 3 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. 8am - 4pm, dates scheduled on application The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	On campus with some online	12 Mar 2026	2 days	8am - 4pm Thursday, Friday	CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 12 Mar 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. 8am - 4pm Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	On campus with some online	12 Mar 2026	2 days	8am - 4pm Thursday, Friday	Full fee: $600 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 12 Mar 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. 8am - 4pm Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $600 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	On campus with some online	21 May 2026	2 days	8am - 4pm Thursday, Friday	CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 21 May 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. 8am - 4pm Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	On campus with some online	21 May 2026	2 days	8am - 4pm Thursday, Friday	Full fee: $600 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 21 May 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. 8am - 4pm Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $600 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	On campus with some online	03 Sep 2026	2 days	8am - 4pm Thursday, Friday	CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 03 Sep 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. 8am - 4pm Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY CSQ funded: $0 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	On campus with some online	03 Sep 2026	2 days	8am - 4pm Thursday, Friday	Full fee: $600 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 03 Sep 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. 8am - 4pm Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $600 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	On campus with some online	05 Nov 2026	2 days	8am - 4pm Thursday, Friday	Full fee: $600 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 05 Nov 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. 8am - 4pm Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $600 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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

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

COURSE CODE: UEESS00174

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How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this skill set.

Selection criteria

Entry into this program will be limited to those employed or intending to be employed to carry out testing and tagging procedures on a routine basis. For further information, see the information contained on the Electrical Safety Office web site or please phone the Electrical Safety Office 1300 362 320.

Important information

Please be aware that a person who is awarded a Statement of Attainment for this course is not permitted to perform any electrical repairs on equipment that is found to be faulty when tested.

Completion of this skill set also does not permit applicants to set up a private business for testing and tagging electrical equipment. An application can be made to the Electrical Safety Office for a Restricted Contractors Licence to perform this work as a business (an additional business unit and public liability insurance will also be required).

For further information please call the Electrical Safety Office on 1300 650 662 or visit the website https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/electricalsafety

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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

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