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Testing and tagging is the process of checking the safety of portable electrical appliances, which includes the visual inspection of an appliance for any damage, followed by electrically testing it with a Portable Appliance Tester according to work health and safety (WHS)/ occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and codes of practices in the electrotechnology workplace. Once tested, a tag is placed on the electrical appliance to confirm testing, the test date, who conducted the test and when the next test is due. Students undertaking this course will gain the knowledge and skills to apply safe working practices and follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control as part of electrotechnology work functions when preparing to enter a work area. It also includes safe work methods for safely removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation.

Furthermore, students will learn how to conduct standard in-service safety inspection with the necessary knowledge and skills to test portable electrical equipment, including appliances, cords, plugs and sockets, in accordance with Australian Standard AS3760.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEERL0003 - Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 15 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 2 Hours

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID). 
  • Visual acuity to inspect equipment and read tags
  • Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills:
    • meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including removing an electric shock victim from a simulated live electrical situation
    • Work at heights
    • Demonstrate safe manual handling techniques
    • Identify hazards and conduct risk assessments
  • To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
    • Learning: Follow safety procedures, learn technical steps, and apply them to work safely and test equipment correctly.
    • Reading: Read and understand safety signs, WHS documents, and technical test procedures.
    • Writing: Complete forms, records, and tags using clear and accurate information.
    • Oral communication: Ask questions, report issues, and clearly explain testing results or safety concerns.
    • Numeracy: Use numbers to check test results, interpret safety data, and follow procedures that involve time or voltage.
    • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources


Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.


Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 10 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:
Unit Period
UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 0 months
UEERL0003 - Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies 0 months

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Performance tasks - The assessor must observe the following performance tasks:

  • Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace on two occasions, including:  
  • Conduct a risk assessment
  • Confirm (safe) isolation of an electrical supply and isolation of potential electrical and non-electrical hazards has been completed by an authorised person
  • Select the most appropriate ladder for the work activity and perform a safety check
  • Perform work at heights
  • Apply correct manual handling techniques
  • Demonstrate safe methods of removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation

Follow legally compliant workplace procedures to:

  • Conduct in-service safety testing for two (2) different electrical cords and three (3) items of cord connected equipment

Documentation – The student must compete all documentation according to the required standard:

  • Risk Assessment
  • Incident Report form
  • Equipment Workplace Register form
  • Equipment testing tags

Theory assessment - A written exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions to be completed at the end of the training session. Students are able to refer to their Learners resource material.

Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
Learning I can follow safety procedures, learn technical steps, and apply them to work safely and test equipment correctly.
Reading I can read and understand safety signs, WHS documents, and technical test procedures.
Writing I can complete forms, records, and tags using clear and accurate information.
Oral Communication I can ask questions, report issues, and clearly explain testing results or safety concerns.
Numeracy I can use numbers to check test results, interpret safety data, and follow procedures that involve time or voltage.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909