UETDREL006 – Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

Course Overview

This course aligns with UETDREL006 from the UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package. Participants will develop the skills and knowledge required to work safely near live electrical apparatus, without undertaking electrical work, in accordance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations, Electrical Safety Acts, and Australian Standards.

Who Should Enrol?

This course is suitable for individuals who:

✔️ Work or intend to work near live electrical infrastructure but are not performing electrical work
✔️ Are required to maintain safe approach distances when working near electrical apparatus
✔️ Need to complete UETDREL006 as a pre-requisite for UETDRMP007 – Perform Rescue from a Live Low Voltage Panel
✔️ Operate in industries such as construction, utilities, vegetation management, telecommunications, or civil works

What You’ll Learn

Prerequisites & Entry Requirements

🔹 Minimum Age: Participants must be at least 16 years of age
🔹 Literacy & Numeracy: Basic English and numeracy skills are required to read safety signs, follow instructions, and complete written assessments
🔹 Identification: 100 points of ID (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, Medicare card, or financial institution card)
🔹 PPE: No PPE is required for online delivery. Enclosed footwear may be required for site-based group delivery.

Course Duration

📆 Full Course: Approximately 6 hours (1 day), self-paced online or face-to-face
📆 RPL: Assessment time may vary based on evidence provided

Course Delivery Methods

📖 Face-to-Face Training: Delivered at Corrsafe’s training centre or your workplace (subject to conditions)
📖 Online Training (Fully Self-Paced): This course can be completed 100% online with no requirement to attend a face-to-face session. Participants will access all learning materials via our online platform and complete assessments remotely.
📖 Workplace Training: Customised on-site delivery available for groups

Assessment Methods

Assessment includes:

📖 Theory Assessment: Multiple-choice and short-answer questions
🏢 Workplace-based Assessment: Available where applicable for enterprise clients

Certificate & Outcome

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for UETDREL006 – Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus as a Non-Electrical Worker, issued by Corrsafe RTO 40621. This is a nationally recognised unit of competency under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). This unit is also a pre-requisite for UETDRMP007 – Perform Rescue from a Live Low Voltage Panel.

Career & Job Opportunities

This course is commonly required for roles such as:

🏗️ Civil and construction workers
🌿 Vegetation control and arborists
📡 Telecommunications personnel
💡 Utility and infrastructure maintenance teams
⛏️ Mining and industrial operations

Why Choose Us?

🏆 Corrsafe RTO 40621 is a trusted name in safety and compliance training across Queensland
🏆 Our trainers have real-world experience and industry expertise
🏆 We offer flexible training delivery to suit your operational needs
🏆 Our training centre is fully equipped with modern safety equipment and compliant facilities

CSQ Funding

You may be eligible to receive Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding for this course if you work in the building and construction industry in Queensland.

If eligible, you will receive a subsidy of $270.00, which can be offset against the course cost.

Eligibility Criteria:

✔️ You must be currently employed in the building and construction industry or be an active participant in the industry
✔️ You must reside in Queensland and have the right to work in Australia
✔️ Must hold evidence of working in a construction industry. (e.g., White Card, Blue Card, SOA, QBCC Card, Work Card, Invoice, etc)

For further details, please click here or get in touch with us.

Enrolment Process

We make enrolling in our training courses simple and efficient. Follow the steps below to secure your place in a course.
1️⃣ Select your preferred course delivery method.

Face-to-Face Training

1️⃣ Select your preferred training date from the options below.
2️⃣ Complete the online enrolment form.
3️⃣ Receive a booking confirmation with all relevant course details.

Online Theory Training

1️⃣ Select your preferred training date from the options below.
2️⃣ Complete the online enrolment form.
3️⃣ You will receive an email with login details for our online learning platform, where you can access course materials and instructions for completing your assessments.
4️⃣ Complete all required assessments online — no face-to-face session required for this unit
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