Authorised Applicant

Description

This course is designed to train individuals who are required to hold a current certificate for the specified work. This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislations. The course will be delivered by an experienced industry professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.

The Authorised Applicant course will enable learners to understand and correctly complete applications for Access Permits, as per the company or asset owners' enterprise procedures. This course will provide learners with an understanding of why and when an application is required. Learners will be taught the correct procedure for making applications and how to correctly fill out the appropriate documentation.

Course aim

The aim of the course is to give the participant the knowledge and skills to correctly complete applications for Access Permits.

Target learner group

The target learners for this course are employees currently working within the Australian Electricity Supply Industry. This includes employees of network asset owners, contractors and sub-contractors in electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution.

Those who work on the network must maintain currency of skills and competency in a range of safety and technical competencies. Relevant safety related training programs are often mandated by regulation or industry agreements and documented in state codes of practice.

Most learners will be licensed and trade qualified or hold a Certificate in a related technical discipline. In addition to trade qualifications, the learner groups will have completed a range of electrical and plant safety related training programs related to the roles they hold. Due to the significant safety risks in the industry these employees work within highly proceduralised workplaces with mature workplace safety systems.

Workers in the industry are required to regularly complete workplace safety risk assessment and work planning documentation, and therefore bring a solid foundational understanding of risk assessment and workplace safety documentation concepts and practices to the program.

Learning activities

Delivery includes:

  • Trainer led classroom presentations and group discussion
  • Theory assessment
  • Onsite practical exercises and assessment
  • Application preparation

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, a learner will have developed an understanding of the following:

  • Understand the legislative framework that governs work activities on site;
  • Understand and comply with relevant regulations and enterprise procedures;
  • Understand and Identify the hazards associated with work activity, electrical apparatus and site requirements;
  • The principles and responsibilities of an applicant when making applications to work on an electrical apparatus;
  • Demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively be a tester/recipient in charge of a site with due consideration of the task at hand, members of the work party and the general public;
  • The various access authority types and their requirements and documentation;
  • Identify the requirements of the Access Procedures used within the Electrical Supply Industry;
  • How to successfully prepare an application in compliance with enterprise procedures.

Duration

1 day for Initial; and 1/2 day for Refresher

Cost

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Equipment & PPE

Learners are required to have the following to participate in this course:

  • Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.)

Assessment approach

Learners will be assessed using a combination of the following methods:

  • Theory/Written Assessment (e.g. Short Answer Questions, Multiple Choice, Verbal Questioning Interview)
  • Direct Observation/Practical Assessment (e.g. Workplace, Simulated Environment, Role Play/Scenario)
  • Portfolio (prepared applications (minimum 2))

Course Entry Requirements

To participate in this course, learners are required to:

  • have current certification in the required prerequisites.
  • be literate in spoken English and competent in reading, writing, and numeracy.
  • be sufficiently fit to participate.

Accreditation Status

Non-accredited.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive Certificate of Completion - Authorised Applicant

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