for online and ongoing training technical courses and skills available both online or in person
Arc Flash Awareness
Study Method : Online and ongoing
Duration : 4 hours
CPD Points : 4
Who can attend : Electricians and Lineworkers
Overview : Arc flash is one of two leading causes of injuries and deaths in the electrical industry. This arc flash awareness course aims to give participants all the skills, knowledge and competencies to help ensure that electrical workers don’t succumb to an arc flash incident.
Certificate II Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems
Study Method: In person
Duration: 2 days
CPD Points: 12
Who can attend: All Building Service Providers, Electricians, Plumbers and Gas-Fitters
Overview: This course is designed for those that want to qualify for the installation and decommissioning of split system air conditioners and heat pump systems in Tasmania.
Cert III Telecommunications Technology
Study Method: Webinars, Online Self Study, Homework and Practical Workshops
Duration: 12-24 months
CPD Points: 36 upon successful completion - RPL is not eligble for CPD points
Who can attend: Electricians
Overview: This Qualification is designed for students wanting to formalise their training and work in the telecommunications industry.
Compliance and Legislation
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 4 hours
CPD Points: 2
Who can attend: Electricians, Plumbers, Building Service Providers and Gas-Fitters
Overview: This online course covers harmonisation of WHS laws, licensing requirements, first aid regulation, managing safety in the workplace, hazards, risk and WHS control measures
Compliance Requirements to all Aspects of Electrical Work - UEENEEG198A
Study Method: Online, and scheduled skills assessment
Duration: Self-paced - own time
CPD Points: 20
Who can attend: Electricians
Overview: This course is for those tradespeople who are required to refresh their skills and knowledge in the disciplines of electrical compliance, testing and verification.
Earthing Fault Finding
Study Method: Online, self paced
Duration: 1
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: Electricians
Overview: Presented by the Tasmanian Electrical CPD Academy. This course covers ASS3000-2018 AS/NZS5033 AS/NZS4777.1 AS/NZS3008 AS/NZS3017 and provides an understanding of earthing systems.
Electrician Refresher Course - Part A
Study Method: Online, self paced
Duration: 16 hours
CPD Points: 16
Who can attend: Electricians
Overview: Presented by Powerlogic, the course involves 10 theory modules with an assessment to be completed at the end of each module. The course will take around 16 hours to complete. Written notes and additional information should be retained as a valuable reference tool for the future.
Electric shock Investigations
Study Method: Online, self paced
Duration: 24 hours
CPD Points: 24
Who can attend: Electricians
Overview: Presented by Powerlogic, this course equips participants to effectively lead or support electric shock incident investigations, making it essential for electricians and electrical engineers.
In an environment where shock incidents are a real concern, ensuring competent investigations is crucial for implementing solutions to prevent recurrences and, in the worst-case scenario, electrocutions.
Many employees lack the know-how and technical expertise for proper investigation and problem identification.
Given the prevalence of litigation, businesses must be prepared to mitigate the impact of incidents and defend against potential claims or prosecution.
This course not only reduces the aftermath of incidents but also empowers staff with the skills and knowledge to proactively prevent such incidents.
Additionally, there is an optional two-day course available specifically for Electrical Incident Report Writing.
Energy and Water Management
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 4 hours
CPD Points: 2
Who can attend: Electricians, Plumbers, Building Service Providers and Gas-Fitters
Overview: This online course covers energy management, energy efficient appliances, solar energy, lighting options & indoor and outdoor water management.
Five Key Areas of Construction
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 4 hours
CPD Points: 2
Who can attend: Builders, Electricians, Plumbers.
Overview: This course covers the 5 key areas of construction safety including fall prevention, moving plant, electrical safety, form work safety & risks of asbestos.
Five Key Energy Efficiency Strategies fro Homes
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 4 hours
CPD Points: 4
Who can attend: Architects, Builders ,Building Designers, Building Surveyors, Engineers, Plumbers, Electricians.
Overview: This course has been developed to communicate the most common energy efficiency issues that affect existing homes. It provides basic steps to understand suitable solutions in order to retrofit homes
Heat Pump Pass
Study Method: Online
Duration: 4 hours
CPD Points: 3
Who can attend: Electricians and Plumbers
Overview: This is a basic course for those who need a technical understanding of how heat pumps work and some key considerations for installation.
Plumbing Electrical Safety
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 3 hours
CPD Points: REWL Only Licence Holders - 36 points
Who can attend: REWL only licence holders
Overview: Presented by Powerlogic, this course focuses on training and assessing for water authority employees, council and private plumbers to carry out their work safely.
Plumbers often under estimate the electrical dangers of carrying out their day to day work. This is especially true when working on metallic pipes, with many receiving tingles and thinking little of it.
Plumbers have been electrocuted even though simple control measures could have saved their lives.
Sustainability and the Government
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 4 hours
CPD Points: 2
Who can attend: Electricians, Plumbers, Building Service Providers and Gas-Fitters
Overview: This online course covers the importance of sustainable building, adapting to climate change, energy efficiency, the NCC, industry initiatives and tools for sustainable building.
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