Summary
This course is for Contractor Workers who want to apply to the Electricity Entity (Energex or Ergon Energy Network) for approval as an 'Authorised Person', as defined in Section 3.4 of the Code of Practice for Working Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines.
Do you need a different location to those listed below? We license this training course to other external training providers who may be closer to your location. Please view our Authorised Persons training licensees page to see the current approved providers who can deliver this course.
Training course 1009 Working Safely On or Near Electrical Network Infrastructure (T0838) can also be used to apply to become an 'Authorised Person' for those who already have or require Safe Entry to High Voltage Enclosures Switching Authorisation.
Read more about Energex and Ergon Energy Network Authorised Persons.
The following courses have been superseded by T0911:
- 4490 Working Safely Near Live Electrical Lines and Apparatus - Ergon
- M320 Electrical Awareness for Safe Work (OHAW) - Energex
Training refresher: Not required for this course.
Note: Only Electrical Mechanics can be an Authorised Person (Electrical). All other Electrical Licences are not eligible to be an Authorised Person (Electrical).
This course DOES NOT provide an alternative entry pathway for Contractor Workers into our Switching and Access training framework. If a switching authorisation is required, Contractor Workers (and Employees) MUST complete 1009 Working Safely On or Near Electrical Network Infrastructure (T0838).
M428 Underground Awareness (UGAW) training course is NOT equivalent to this T0911 Introduction to Electrical Network Infrastructure for Authorised Persons (1656) training course.
Do you have a query or want to discuss the availability of this course? Please submit a Training availability enquiry form.
Prerequisites
This course has no prerequisites.
7 Locations
Upcoming Course Sessions
| Date & Time | Locations | Availability | No. of People | COST (ex. GST) | |
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Tue 29th Jul 2025
8:00am
- 4:30pm
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CAIRNS - TT TRAINING CENTRE
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6
spots
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$540.00
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Wed 12th Nov 2025
8:00am
- 4:30pm
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CAIRNS - TT TRAINING CENTRE
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8
spots
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$540.00
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Skills Acquired
On successful completion of this module including all prerequisites and assessments you should have these skills:
- Apply electrical safety and technical knowledge relevant to the type of work and the operation of plant or vehicles near overhead and underground electric lines.
- Interpret the application and intent of the Electrical Safety Code of Practice – Working Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines.
- Describe the difference between Authorised Persons, Instructed Persons and Untrained Persons as outlined in the Electrical Safety Code of Practice – Working Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines.
- Explain basic electrical concepts and the effect of electricity on the human body.
- Identify hazards that may be present and the control measures to be implemented to manage the risks associated with work carried out on or near overhead and underground electric lines.
- Identify electricity network infrastructure assets, substation components and voltages.
- Identify exclusion zones applicable to people, vehicles and operating plant for various electric line voltages, types of conductors and cables, environmental conditions, training and authorisations of people on the electricity. network.
- State the emergency planning, response and reporting procedures required in the event of an electrical incident or accident.