Test & Tag Training

Testing and tagging is the process of checking the safety of portable electrical appliances, which includes the visual inspection of an appliance for any damage, followed by electrically testing it with a Portable Appliance Tester according to work health and safety (WHS)/ occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and codes of practices in the electrotechnology workplace. Once tested, a tag is placed on the electrical appliance to confirm testing, the test date, who conducted the test and when the next test is due. Students undertaking this course will gain the knowledge and skills to apply safe working practices and follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control as part of electrotechnology work functions when preparing to enter a work area. It also includes safe work methods for safely removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation.

Furthermore, students will learn how to conduct standard in-service safety inspection with the necessary knowledge and skills to test portable electrical equipment, including appliances, cords, plugs and sockets, in accordance with Australian Standard AS3760.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by HMC Group Solutions Pty Ltd

The following units will be included in your certificate:

UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UEERL0003 - Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• Visual acuity to inspect equipment and read tags
• Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills:
• meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including removing an electric shock victim from a simulated live electrical situation
• Work at heights
• Demonstrate safe manual handling techniques
• Identify hazards and conduct risk assessments
• Reading, writing and numeracy skills to complete and interpret the testing and tagging requirements, Incident Report forms and Risk Assessment documentation of the assessment
• Participants must be 18 years and over 
• ID is required 
• A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number. This is required prior to enrolments being processed. To obtain a USI number, please go to www.usi.gov.au to register.
• Online study:  Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies. Attendees must have completed their own online pre-course work (if applicable) prior to attending the face-to-face training day. If any applicant has not completed the online pre-course work, they will be unable to attend the session. This may incur further charges or cancellation fees.
• Participants must have the physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical skills demonstration; 
• Participants must wear enclosed shoes/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing
• Language, literacy and numeracy requirements - students must be able to read and correctly interpret required documentation relevant to Test & Tag Operations, speak clearly and unambiguously in English, explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues and understand the risk assessment requirements. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports. Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly create records. 

Step 1: Enhanced Online Learning - Completed at your own pace, prior to the face-to-face training sessions. 

Step 2: Face-to-face training and assessment (1 hour - minimum duration) 

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Performance tasks - The assessor must observe the following performance tasks:

• Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace on two occasions, including:  
• Conduct a risk assessment
• Confirm (safe) isolation of an electrical supply and isolation of potential electrical and non-electrical hazards has been completed by an authorised person
• Select the most appropriate ladder for the work activity and perform a safety check
• Perform work at heights
• Apply correct manual handling techniques
• Demonstrate safe methods of removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation

Followed legally compliant workplace procedures to:

• Conduct in-service safety testing for two (2) different electrical cords and three (3) items of cord connected equipment

Documentation – The student must compete all documentation according to the required standard:

• Risk Assessment
• Incident Report form
• Equipment Workplace Register form
• Equipment testing tags

Theory assessment - A written exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions to be completed at the end of the training session. Students are able to refer to their Learners resource material.

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.