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.
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 ideal for:
Personnel required to test and tag using a portable appliance tester
Undertaking quality training in test and tag / WHS can minimise risks and ensure safety. This course provides:
Practical, real-world training in test and tag with a portable appliance tester
Instruction from experienced emergency response professionals
Hands-on exercises to reinforce early intervention procedures
A nationally recognised qualification upon successful completion
A Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued upon successful completion of this course
This training is available in different delivery formats to accommodate workplace needs:
Face-to-face training: Typically 2 days, including practical exercises
Blended learning: Online theoretical components combined with in-person practical assessments. Usually 2 hours
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The following units will be included in your certificate:
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are a guide.
| Refresher min. duration | N/A |
| Blended min. duration | N/A |
| Face-to-face min. duration | 2 Days |
| Online with face-to-face min. duration | 2 Hours |
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
Please contact us if you cannot meet the Entry Requirements before enrolling.
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate provided on completion of both – nil recognition can be given if you fail to complete one or both tasks.
Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
Performance tasks – The assessor must observe the following performance tasks:
Follow legally compliant workplace procedures to:
Documentation – The student must compete all documentation according to the required standard:
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.
