A spotter must be used when working inside specified clearances near overhead power lines or when exposing underground assets. A Spotter is required for each item of plant or equipment operating in the vicinity of overhead electrical lines on any work site.
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On completion of the 22597VIC Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets, participants will have the skills and knowledge to:
- provide a first aid response to a casualty in a workplace setting
- ensure safe practice as a spotter
- identify and address hazards associated with plant operating close to overhead assets
- identify and address hazards associated with underground assets
- undertake pre start activities and safety checks
- communicate approach limit information to plant operators
- facilitate emergency procedures and activities
- Identify the operational envelope of plant/machinery.
NOTE: Must hold current competency in; Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) & Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) to attend this course.
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets | 16 May 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | Geelong Campus | 16 | $330.00 | |
| Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets | 3 June 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | Werribee Campus - Riverside | 16 | $330.00 |
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets | 16 May 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | Geelong Campus | 16 | $330.00 |
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets | 3 June 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | Werribee Campus - Riverside | 16 | $330.00 |
Important Information
Units of Competency
- VU23165 Observe and manage the safe operation of plant and equipment around overhead and underground assets
Age
- Minimum 18 years
Duration
- 1 day
Flexible Delivery
- This course can be delivered to accommodate learning styles and employment arrangements. Weekday and Weekend courses available.
Class Sizes
- Low student to trainer ratio
Location
- 57-65 Riverside Ave, Werribee VIC 3030
- 351 – 359 Portarlington Road, Moolap, 3224
- Onsite
Assessment Method
- As per ESV requirements the course assessment encompasses oral, written, and practical assessment.
Pre-requisite
- Must hold current competency in: Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) & Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009).
If you do not have these please contact our office to discuss your options 1800 754 557
Eligibility
- As MultiSkills Training is not CRICOS approved we are unable to enrol any students that are on a student VISA. If you are on a student VISA you will need to go to a TAFE or RTO that is CRICOS approved
Entry Requirements
- Ability to comprehend the English language (minimum language, literacy and numeracy skills that are equivalent to Level 2 of the ACSF.)
- A USI Number (Unique Student Identifier) Visit: www.usi.gov.au
- Safety footwear
Additional Requirements
Only applicants who are registered as a Certified Electrical Spotter with EnergySafe Victoria (ESV) may perform the work of an Electrical Spotter
To be registered, applicants are required to produce the following:
- A person must have a current competency to ‘Provide First Aid’ (HLTAID011)
- A person must hold a current competency to ‘Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation’ (HLTAID009); and
- A person must have undertaken an approved Spotter training course (22325VIC) (Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets) and hold an appropriate Spotters Registration Certificate/Card which is valid for a period of three (3) years.
- A trained Dogman/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 compliance with items 1, 2 and 3 above.
- 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; or
- For items of plant such as an EWP <11 metres, or a Vehicle Mounted Crane < 10 tonne/metres and other plant where there is no formal WorkSafe operating competency, some evidence of training, competency assessment and or experience must be demonstrated to the RTO to enable that person to obtain a Spotter Registration Certificate.
- A person must hold a Licence to drive a ‘Light Rigid’ (LR) truck or higher (e.g. HC or HR), to be granted the endorsement of ‘TT’ subject to compliance with Items 1, 2 and 3 above.
- It should be noted, that a Spotter is required for each item of plant or equipment operating in the vicinity of overhead electrical lines on any work site.
- 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
Participants are responsible for presenting the required original documents in class for certification.
Energy Safe Victoria requires all information regarding eligible spotters to be registered on their database. MultiSkills Training will collect the required information for registration with ESV and register on the ESV portal
Fees
Fee for service
- Please refer to the table above.
Energy Safe Victoria Registration
Only applicants who are registered as a Certified Electrical Spotter with EnergySafe Victoria (ESV) may perform the work of an Electrical Spotter
To be registered, applicants are required to produce the following:
- A person must have a current competency to ‘Provide First Aid’ (HLTAID011); and
- A person must hold a current competency to ‘Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation’ (HLTAID009); and
- A person must have undertaken an approved Spotter training course (22325VIC) (Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets) and hold an appropriate Spotters Registration Certificate/Card which is valid for a period of three (3) years.
- A trained Dogman/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 compliance with items 1, 2 and 3 above.
- 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; or
- For items of plant such as an EWP <11 metres, or a Vehicle Mounted Crane < 10 tonne/metres and other plant where there is no formal WorkSafe operating competency, some evidence of training, competency assessment and or experience must be demonstrated to the RTO to enable that person to obtain a Spotter Registration Certificate.
- A person must hold a Licence to drive a ‘Light Rigid’ (LR) truck or higher (e.g. HC or HR), to be granted the endorsement of ‘TT’ subject to compliance with Items 1, 2 and 3 above.
- It should be noted, that a Spotter is required for each item of plant or equipment operating in the vicinity of overhead electrical lines on any work site.
- 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
Participants are responsible for presenting the required original documents in class for certification.
Energy Safe Victoria requires all information regarding eligible spotters to be registered on their database. MultiSkills Training will collect the required information for registration with ESV and register on the ESV portal
Contact Us
If you require further information or would like to book, please contact our friendly administration team on 1800SKILLS or email us at info@multiskills.com.au
