1656 Introduction to Electrical Network Infrastructure for Authorised Persons (Formerly T0911)
Completion of this one day face-to-face course fulfills the training requirement for an Electrical Mechanic or other person to apply for approval from the Electricity Entity (Energex or Ergon Energy Network) for approval as an 'Authorised Person'. An Authorised person is in Section 3.4 of the Code of Practice for Working Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines and summarised below.
Authorised Person (Non-Electrical)
An Authorised Person (Non-Electrical) is a person that is not an Electrica Mechanic. An Authorised Person (Non-Electrical) is permitted to complete non-electrical work that involves being near electric lines.
Authorised Person (Electrical)
Only Electrical Mechanics are eligible to be recognised as an Authorised Person (Electrical). An Authorised Person (Electrical) is permitted to work closer to the electric lines than an Untrained Person due their knowledge and competencies (refer Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2020 Working Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines Appendix B Exclusion Zones for Overhead Electric Lines).
COURSE DURATION: One day
COURSE FEE: 550
CSQ SUBSIDISED COURSE FEE: 50*
*As a Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) registered training supplier, we provide training that is supported by CSQ funding. CSQ funding is available for eligible Queensland Plumbers, Refrigeration Mechanics and other workers in the Construction Industry. Contact our office on 0407 164 909 for further information or to check your eligibility complete the CSQ funding application below.
If you wish to apply for CSQ funding for this course please complete both an enrolment form and the CSQ funding application. Do not worry if you are unable to upload all your evidence documents to the CSQ funding application as we will be in contact if any information is missing from your application or enrolment form.