Test & Tag Course in TAS

By successfully completing this nationally recognised course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for UEESS00174 - Electrical Safety Testing of Electrical Cord Connected Equipment and Cord Assemblies Skill Set.

This Skill Set comprises two Units of Competency:

• 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
• Course fee: $499 (GST exempt)
• Course duration: Three-hour practical session plus approximately three to four hours of self-paced WHS preparation
• Certification issued: Statement of Attainment and digital ID card with your certificate number
• Electrical knowledge: No previous electrical knowledge or experience is required

The course combines essential theory with extensive hands-on practice. You will learn how to:

• Apply relevant workplace health and safety requirements
• Visually inspect electrical equipment and cord assemblies
• Prepare and correctly use a portable appliance tester (PAT)
• Perform the required electrical safety tests
• Interpret test results and identify unsafe equipment
• Apply the correct test tags
• Record results and maintain testing documentation
• Identify when equipment requires repair or attention

After completing the course, you will receive free lifetime technical support by phone or email.

To complete the Online Test & Tag Course, you'll need:

• A portable appliance tester capable of performing Class I, Class II and leakage tests
• Electrical test tags for the practical assessment
• A PC or tablet with a reliable internet connection - mobile phones cannot be used to run the session
• A working camera and microphone
• Insulation cloak material or aluminium foil
• RCD protection at your switchboard, or access to a portable RCD
• A safe, well-lit area for the practical training and assessment

Don't have a suitable PAT or test tags yet? You can still enrol. Our team can help you select the equipment you'll need before your practical training and assessment.

You'll need at least 10 suitable test items, including at least two or three items from each of these groups:

• Lead-class items: Extension leads, IEC leads, power boards, surge-protected power boards or RCD power boards
• Class I appliances: Kettles, irons, printers, pedestal fans, column heaters, desktop computers or clean toasters
• Class II appliances: Power tools, vacuum cleaners, laptop chargers, hair dryers, phone chargers, radios or suitable kitchen appliances

Remove all blades, discs and bits from power tools before the practical session.Items that may fail inspection or testing can still be useful training examples, but do not use anything unsafe to handle.

Contact our team before your practical session if you're unsure whether your selected items are suitable.

This course is suitable for people who want to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to test and tag electrical equipment while training from their home or workplace, including:

• Individuals planning to start or grow a test and tag business
• Tradespeople and technicians looking to expand their services
• Maintenance and facilities personnel responsible for workplace equipment
• Work Health and Safety staff and workplace supervisors
• Businesses wanting to train employees to carry out test and tag work in-house
• People who prefer flexible online training or cannot easily attend a training venue

No previous electrical knowledge or test and tag experience is required. Your trainer will guide you through the course content, practical activities and assessment step by step.

• More than 1,200 students trained in Tasmania
• Over 2,700 positive reviews
• Experienced instructors with hands-on expertise in the test and tag industry
• Comprehensive, interactive training delivered in an easy-to-understand format
• A fully verifiable Digital ID card for conveniently demonstrating your qualifications
• Lifetime technical support after completing your course
• Exclusive post-course offers on equipment and accessories