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Course not available to international students
Duration: 
3 day
Location: 
Sunshine
Delivery mode: 
Face to Face with eLearning
Fees: 
$395
Start date:
3 July 2025
Application due dates:
Direct applications are due on 3 July 2025 for our next intake which starts on 3 July 2025.
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Overview

Add test and tagging of voltage electrical equipment to your skillset, with the Electrical Safety Testing of Electrical Cord Connected Equipment and Cord Assemblies Skill Set UEESS00174 at VU Polytechnic.

You will learn how to:

  • safely test electrical cord connected equipment
  • use a portable appliance tester
  • apply safe workplace practices.

This course is ideal for non-licensed electricians already employed in industry wanting to safely test and tag low voltage electrical equipment. This includes mechanical fitters, hot water plumbers and other associated trades.

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Course contents

To be issued a Statement of Attainment for UEESS00174 Electrical Safety Testing of Electrical Cord Connected Equipment and Cord Assemblies Skill Set, a student must successfully complete the following units:

Add test and tagging of voltage electrical equipment to your skillset to assist in your area of trade .
You will learn how to:
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Safely test electrical cord connected equipment to AS/NZS 3760 standard
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Use a portable appliance tester
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Apply safe workplace practices
This course is ideal for non-licensed electricians already employed in industry wanting to safely test and tag low voltage electrical equipment. This includes mechanical fitters, hot water plumbers and other associated trades. it is expected participants will have basic computer knowledge.

The course runs from 8:30am - 3:30pm over two days.

Admission & pathways

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

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All applicants will be required to complete a Pre-Training Review to determine suitability for admission.It is expected learners are best equipped to successfully undertake the course if they have an ACSF level of three (3) both in Literacy and Numeracy and they have basic computer skills.

How to apply

Available start dates:
  • 3 July 2025 (Classes run 8am - 3:30pm)

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