EWRB Safety Training
Electrical
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
A one-day, Level 3 short course meeting the Electrical Workers Registration Board requirements, focused on safe working practices when dealing with workplace electricity hazards.
NZ$288
inc GST
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (1 Credits)
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NZ$288
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (1 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand the hazardous nature of electricity
Recognise the potential dangers and hazards associated with electricity in a workplace context.
Apply workplace health and safety legislation
Demonstrate knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act as it applies to electrical work.
What You're Signing Up For
This 8-hour short course is designed for those holding a Limited Certificate or Trainee Limited Certificate and a current first aid certificate. It delivers key knowledge and practices on electrical safety, hazard awareness, relevant legislation, incident analysis, isolation and testing of circuits, and emergency procedures to ensure safe working environments in the electrical trades.
Course Content
- The hazardous nature of electricity
- Health and Safety at Work Act overview
- Known hazards and special hazards
- Safety management of electrical hazards
- General safety practices in the workplace
- Safe use of tools and test equipment
- Analysing electrical incidents
- Safety and emergency procedures
- Fire safety
- Isolating electrical circuits from electricity supply
- Testing electrical circuits to ensure safety before reconnection
What you need to know first
Must have been issued a Limited Certificate or Trainee Limited Certificate by EWRB
Must hold a current first aid certificate (US6401 & US6402)
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Progression toward full Electrical Worker RegistrationImproved workplace health and safety performanceEligibility to undertake further practical electrical work
