UEESS00174 – Electrical Safety Testing Of Electrical Cord Connected Equipment And Cord Assemblies Skill Set – BRISBANE

Test and Tag are used to check the safety of electrical appliances. This is a safety requirement and testing and tagging equipment should be conducted on a regular basis. 

This Test and Tag Training Course is the perfect short course that will give you the opportunity to work with the portable apparatus tester, utilising test results to establish the safety status, identifying safe and unsafe cords and apparatus, applying appropriate tagging, documenting testing activities and handling unplanned events.

CSQ funding is currently available for this course.

CSQ Funding Details

Click here to fill out the CSQ Eligibility Form

CSQ-funded training

• Construction Skills Queensland is an independent, not-for-profit, industry-funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices, trainees and career seekers in the building and construction industry.
• CSQ provides funding to reduce the financial obstacle to training, making upskilling an affordable option for many more individuals in the construction industry.
• CSQ-funded training is delivered by a range of selected registered training organisations (RTOs) across Queensland.
• CSQ contributes towards the cost of courses to reduce the cost to participants. CSQ funding is paid directly to the contracted RTO, generally between 75% and 100% of course costs.
• Refer to our CSQ Funding page for more details.

1 Day*

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Self-paced Theory to be completed online and Practical to be completed in class.

Throughout the course, you will have access to your trainer via phone or email during normal business hours.
The ‘chat with trainer’ function is available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Click on the book now button and follow the prompts

Entry requirements for this qualification are :

• Basic Computer Literacy
• A Valid Photo ID (e.g. Drivers Licence)
• Australian Passport / Birth Certificate / Medicare Card

If you think you have learning disabilities please contact support@ausinet.com.au and we will provide an LLN test and assess your eligibility for the course. 

All essential books are provided by Ausinet for this course.

You will need to bring :

• A wired headset or headphones
• A laptop
• A pen and notepad

You will also need to have an email address and a reliable internet connection in order to use our online LMS platform if you are doing some parts of the course online.

Enclosed footwear must be worn at all times when you are on the premises.

You will receive a Nationally Recognised Certificate upon successful course completion.

UEECD0007 supersedes and is equivalent to UEENEEE101A

UEERL0003 supersedes and is equivalent to UEENEEP026A

Ausinet, as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other Australian RTO. You are encouraged to submit requests for credit from previous studies when enrolling to ensure that you are not enrolling in units you may not need to undertake. If you have completed units at other RTO and you think they may count towards the award requirements of the course you are enrolled in at Ausinet, submit an official copy of your results for the units you have undertaken. Credit transfer may fast-track your course.

Recognition of prior learning also referred to as RPL, is the formal acknowledgement of a person’s current skills and knowledge experience gained throughout life – regardless of how they have been acquired.

This is an important assessment pathway, particularly for people who are considering doing a study. The recognition gained may considerably reduce the study time needed to get a qualification.

The RPL assessment may include workplace observation, interviews and professional conversations, work samples and documented evidence. Please contact the office for an RPL kit.

Further training pathways from this qualification include but are not limited to Plug Top Replacement. 

• Appliance test and Tag Technician

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” Great knowledge from the trainer Kev. Highly recommend”

Craig A.

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“Content was good, making use of video presentations and plenty of opportunity to practice. The flexible training hours really suited me, too. Thanks Kevin!”

Willem W.

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“The course was very well set up to accommodate my roster. Kevin was brilliant, he guided me through all aspects of the course making sure I understood both the practical and theory. One of the best courses I have completed, very enjoyable.”

Damien L.

• Test and Tag for personal appliances or at your workplace. In QLD if you want to do testing and tagging for your personal electrical equipment, you have to follow the following steps:
  • Successfully complete a Nationally Recognized Test and Tag course from any institute in QLDFollow and work with AS/NZS 3012 or 3760 standards Make sure you follow the WorkSafe Queensland guidelines and rules Don’t hesitate to do a Test and Tag refresher course if you need to refresh your knowledge. Test and Tag as a service to clients other than the organisation you are employed at. If you are seeking to provide the test and tag services in Queensland as a service you will need to follow the below steps :
  • Apply for a Restricted Electrical Contractor licence with the QLD Electrical Safety Department
  • Successfully complete a Nationally Recognized Test and Tag course from any institute in QLD
  • Follow and work with AS/NZS 3012 or 3760 standards
  • Make sure you follow the WorkSafe Queensland guidelines and rules. Don’t hesitate to do a Test and Tag refresher course if you need to refresh your knowledge

https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/licensing-and-registrations/electrical-training/test-and-tag-course

Our Test and Tag course is not a CRICOS registered course so you would not be able to enrol and get a certificate. However, you could do the course for your own knowledge but keep in mind you would not get a certificate and you would not be able to Test and Tag. You can wait until you get another visa type that has no restrictions on studying.

No, it doesn’t expire 

Yes but only for people who own or have access to one of the following PAT testers: Metrel 3309 and/or Seaward 125EL.

We recommend allowing 2 full days online from home to complete the theory component, but some people have completed it in as low as 3 hours. The practicals are 1 full day at our facilities

We recommend allowing 2 full days online from home to complete the theory component