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UEESS00174

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

Test and Tag | Accredited Skill Set

Add to your skill set with this test and tag course. This 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 Greater Brisbane Far North Queensland
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 15 Apr 2024 Duration: Online Pre-Reading required (Available up to 4 weeks before class) | Up to 1 day (Practical for UEERL0003) View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
CSQ funded
$100
Full Fee
$555
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Course overview

Add to your skill set with this test and tag 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 course 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 recipient of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding and is a registered provider in the CSQ Short Course program - this unit is subsidised under this program. It is important to note only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete 2 units, as per the list 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
Choose your study location

  • 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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  • 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

  • demo View comparison chart
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Eagle Farm
On campus with some online
15 Apr 2024
Online Pre-Reading required (Available up to 4 weeks before class) | Up to 1 day (Practical for UEERL0003)
Full time
Friday
  • CSQ funded: $100
  • Full fee: $555
More Apply
demo

Eagle Farm

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    40%
  • On Campus Time
    60%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

15 Apr 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Online Pre-Reading required (Available up to 4 weeks before class) | Up to 1 day (Practical for UEERL0003)

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.

Full time
Friday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • CSQ funded: $100
  • Full fee: $555
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Self-paced

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.
Eagle Farm
On campus with some online
20 May 2024
Online Pre-Reading required (Available up to 4 weeks before class) | Up to 1 day (Practical for UEERL0003)
Full time
Friday
  • CSQ funded: $100
  • Full fee: $555
More Apply
demo

Eagle Farm

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    40%
  • On Campus Time
    60%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

20 May 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Online Pre-Reading required (Available up to 4 weeks before class) | Up to 1 day (Practical for UEERL0003)

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.

Full time
Friday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • CSQ funded: $100
  • Full fee: $555
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Self-paced

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.
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns
On campus with some online
Anytime
up to 3 months
Online theory plus 2hour practical
  • CSQ funded: $100
  • Full fee: $555
More Apply
demo

Cairns

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    40%
  • On Campus Time
    60%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

Anytime

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 3 months

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.

Online theory plus 2hour practical

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • CSQ funded: $100
  • Full fee: $555
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

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more


Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

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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
Payment Options

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. 

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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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Important Information

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

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.

Need to know

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 course 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

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees 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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