Duration
4 evenings, Mondays and Wednesdays for two weeks; OR 2 one day sessions
Schedule
2025 dates:
Evening Classes x4:
Class Time: 6.00 pm (sharp) to 10.00 pm
Warrnambool - 17, 19, 24, 26 March
- 7, 9, 14, 16 July
Full Day Classes x2:
Class Time: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Portland - 6, 7 May
Students must attend all 4 evening classes to complete this course
Please refer to the dates tab on our website for upcoming dates or 'Register your Interest' to be notified of more upcoming dates as they are published.
Prerequisites
Photo identification (including your date of birth).
QUALIFICATION CARD Students will receive a business sized card which confirms their qualification. The initial issuing of this card is covered in the course fees. There is a $10.00 fee if a replacement card is required.
What You Learn
How to test, inspect, tag and keep records for portable electrical equipment.
What You Get
Skills, knowledge and certification to test and inspect portable electrical appliances to the required Australian Standard.
Non Accredited Training
This course is non-accredited which means no Unit of Competency is completed, no assessment is required and no Statement of Attainment will be issued. Students will receive a Certificate of Attendance to acknowledge their participation.
Materials to Bring
Pen and notepaper.
PAT tester - if possible
Photo identification (including your date of birth).
Dress Code
Casual
Dates
Description
QUALIFICATION CARD Students will receive a business sized card which confirms their qualification. The initial issuing of this card is covered in the course fees. There is a $10.00 card fee for any replacement card requests.
A VALUABLE SKILL FOR ANY WORKPLACE
Learn to test portable electrical appliances and equipment
In many workplaces, portable electrical appliances and equipment must be tested and inspected on a regular basis. Having the necessary skills to do this is essential in certain workplace roles. Designed for non-electrical tradespeople, this course will give you hands-on training so that you can maintain, test and tag portable electrical appliances yourself.
NOTE: Training revolves around the correct use of a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT tester). Participants who wish to test and tag at the conclusion of this course will need to buy one. SWTAFE will provide PATs during your training. If you or your organisation already own a PAT tester, it is recommend to bring it for the duration of the course so you can train on the equipment you have. If you do not own one, your teacher can give you advice regarding a purchase.”
Content
- Frequency of inspection and tests
- Visual inspection
- Electrical testing
- Tagging and record keeping
Student Support
At South West TAFE we’re here to help you complete your studies happily and successfully.
From the moment you start thinking about course options until you finish, you’ll have access to a range of student support options, covering enrolment, education, social and personal issues, including:
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Education Pathway Officers who can help you with information sessions, fee payment options, TAFE and university pathways, career pathways and campus tours
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A DHHS registered Disability Support Team
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Koorie Liaison Officer
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Student Wellbeing Officer supporting your personal and social needs
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Library and Research Centre
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Bookshop supplying a range of textbooks and stationery
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Student Learning Support including literacy and numeracy