Summary
This course provides the participants with the knowledge and skills required to work near the Ergon overhead electricity network.
Training refresher: Not required for this course.
Note: For information about becoming an Authorised Person please visit the Ergon Authorised Persons webpage.
Training Mode
Face to face
Duration
8 hours
COST (ex. GST)
$540 per person
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This course has no prerequisites.
7 Locations
Rocklea
Rocklea Depot
103 Marshall Road, Rocklea QLD 4106
Toowoomba
Building 3, Cnr South and Hampton Streets, Toowoomba QLD 4350
Maryborough
52-62 Searle Street, Maryborough QLD 4650
Rockhampton
Building 8, 63 Glenmore Road, North Rockhampton QLD 4700
Mackay
23 Cemetery Road, West Mackay QLD 4740
Townsville
4-28 Hartley Street, Garbutt QLD 4814
Cairns
107-125 McLeod Street, Cairns QLD 4870
Upcoming Course Sessions
Tue 1st Dec 2020
7:30am - 4:00pm
Townsville
3 spots
available
person
Cost (ex. GST)
$540.00
Tue 8th Dec 2020
8:00am - 4:00pm
Toowoomba
3 spots
available
person
Cost (ex. GST)
$540.00
Tue 8th Dec 2020
8:00am - 12:00am
Cairns
3 spots
available
person
Cost (ex. GST)
$540.00
| Date & Time | Locations | Availability | No. of People | COST (ex. GST) | |
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Tue 1st Dec 2020
7:30am - 4:00pm
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Townsville
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3
spots
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$540.00
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|
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Tue 8th Dec 2020
8:00am - 4:00pm
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Toowoomba
|
3
spots
|
|
$540.00
|
|
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Tue 8th Dec 2020
8:00am - 12:00am
|
Cairns
|
3
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 appropriate electrical safety and technical knowledge relating to the type of work, operating plant or vehicles near overhead and underground electric lines
- Interpret the application and intent of the Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2010 for 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 risk management procedures required to manage the risks associated with work carried out near overhead and underground power lines
- Identify electricity supply infrastructure assets and voltages
- Identify the exclusion zones applicable to people, vehicles and operating plant for various power line voltages, conductor and cable types, environmental conditions and authorisation of persons
- State the emergency planning, response and reporting procedures required in the event of an electrical incident or accident