Course Title: Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4371 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services
Course Title: Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 20
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
EEET7324C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2017, Term2 2018, Term2 2019 |
EEET7324C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2020, Term2 2021 |
Course Contact: Rebekha Naim
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4849
Course Contact Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
The ability to safety test electrical equipment and appliances (usually referred to as Testing and Tagging) is a crucial skill which is highly valued by employers in the live production, event and audiovisual industries.
This course will provide you with the competency, skills and knowledge necessary to safely inspect, test and tag electrical appliances.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Enforced pre-requisite
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Codes and Practices in the Workplace
Course ID 050481
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEP026A Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies |
Elements: |
1 Prepare to test cord connected apparatus and cord assemblies 2 Test cord connected apparatus and cord assemblies 3 Tag tested cord connected apparatus and cord assemblies and document testing activities |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
You will be able to conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord assemblies and cord connected equipment through:
- Working safely.
- Physically and visually inspecting appliances.
- Using a portable appliance tester to electrically test appliances.
- Identifying faulty appliances.
- Apply Test Tags.
- Log records of inspections and tests.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.