Spotters Refresher Training Melbourne
Refresh your skills and knowledge on how to effectively and safely perform Spotting at CFMEU Education and Training, Melbourne. Register Today!
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Training and Assessment
22597VIC - Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets
To comply with the No Go Zone requirements a Spotter must be used when working inside specified clearances near overhead power lines. A Spotter is required for each item of
plant or equipment operating in the vicinity of overhead electrical lines on any work site.
A trained Dogger / Rigger may act as a spotter for any type of plant (without holding a ticket or demonstrate competence and experience for that item of plant, subject to requirements listed in the General Compliance for Spotters 2022.
For all other plant and equipment, a person must hold a Certificate of competency or WorkSafe ticket for the item of plant that person will be spotting for.
Energy Safe Victoria has set the minimum age for a person to be registered as a Spotter with Energy Safe Victoria to be 18 years of age, as this aligns with high-risk licence requirements.
If you need to cancel your enrolment prior to the course commencing, we require at least 48 hours' notice.
If you cancel more than three enrolments within a calendar year, you will be required to contact us by phone to enrol in future courses. CFMEU Education and Training also reserves the right to apply fees for future enrolments.
Location
Melbourne Metro
Duration
1 Day
Pre-requisite Unit
- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Entry Requirements
- must hold VU23165 - Observe and manage the safe operation of plant and equipment around overhead and underground asset or equivalent
What to bring to class?
- Current HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
- Current HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Photo ID – Current WorkSafe High Risk Licence in (Relevant Plant)
- PPE – Hard hat, safety footwear and safety vest
Incolink members: Free
Non-members: $170
Fees
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Fees and Charges
Learner Handbook
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Learner Handbook
Training
Training delivered by the CFMEU Education and Training consists of a combination of face-to-face classroom delivery and self-paced learning.
This includes participation in scheduled training sessions as well as independent study, research, and reading to support knowledge and skill development.
Assessment
Assessment consists of a comprehensive assessment process, including a Written Knowledge Assessment to evaluate theoretical understanding, a Practical Demonstration (Performance Assessment) to assess hands-on skills in real or simulated environments.
Melbourne's Leading Spotters Refresher Training
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COMBINED PRACTICAL AND CLASSROOM-BASED, FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING
