UEECD0007: WHS in the Electrotechnology Workplace

Course Information

This nationally recognised course replaces the superseded UEENEEE101A unit, providing you with the essential knowledge of work health and safety as it applies to the electrotechnology industry.

It encompasses responsibilities for health and safety, risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.

This course is suitable for anyone who has the need to understand basic work related requirements of WHS in the electrotechnology industry.

You can use these skills in your workplace but they also can apply to general situations in the home, and in community settings.

What will you learn?

You will gain an overview and basic understanding of:

• The basic legal requirements covering occupational health and safety in the workplace
• What constitutes a safe work environment
• Manual Handling requirements
• The requirements for safe use of chemicals used in the workplace
• The requirements for working at heights
• The requirements for confined spaces
• The physical and psychological hazards in the workplace
• Working safely with electricity
• Emergency CPR and life support in the workplace (this is not a CPR course)

Course Details & Requirements

Award Issued:

Students who successfully complete both the theoretical and practical assessment components of this nationally recognised training will be awarded the statement of attainment for:

• UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Course Delivery:

This course is delivered Fully Online and requires the following:

• Online Learning Modules: Takes approximately 6-8 hours depending on your individual study commitment.
• Practical Assessment Session: You are required to take and upload photos of yourself wearing PPE and holding your government issued ID.
• Course Enrolment Window: 3 months. You have a maximum of 3 months to complete both online and practical components.
• Assessments: Submitted through our online learning portal.
• Learning Materials: Provided via our online learning portal.
• Student Handbook: Read the 1SDO Training Student Handbook.

Prerequisite Units:

• You will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment as part of your enrolment process
• There are no additional prerequisite units

Learner Requirements

To complete this course, you will need:

• A computer or laptop with internet access.
• A web browser (like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge).
• A valid personal email address (shared addresses are not allowed). If you don't have one, consider creating a free Gmail account here.
• Access to:
  • A digital camera or phone with camera facilities
  • A webcam or phone with video/audio facilities
  • An approved Australian Standard (AS/NZS 1801:1997) Safety Helmet (commonly called a hard hat)
  • An approved Australian Standard (AS/NZS 1337.1:2010) Eye Protection (commonly called Safety Glasses or Safety Goggles)
  • An approved Australian Standard (AS/NZS 1270:2002) hearing protection (commonly called earmuffs or earplugs)
  • A HI VIZ vest or shirt

All Registered Training Organisations are required, as a mandatory part of your enrolment process, to assess your language, literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy (LLND) skills.

We administer these tests online to verify if you have the necessary skills to complete this course. If you successfully complete these tests, you will be automatically allowed to complete your enrolment and pay for your course.

If your LLND level does not meet the requirements for the course, we will contact you to discuss the steps forward depending on the level assessed. This may include additional pre-learning material or a referral to a specialist LLND service.

This course has been assessed as requiring the following LLND skill levels, which are defined by the frameworks linked below:

For more information on how these levels are defined, please see the official documents:

• Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Indicators
• Digital Literacy Skills Framework

As this is an online course, if you are not sure about your digital skill level you can use the quick, free Digital Literacy Self-Assessment before you make your decision to enrol.

Why Choose 1SDO Training?

At 1SDO, we are dedicated to providing high-quality training and assessment. We offer a blended learning approach that combines the convenience and flexibility of online learning with the benefits of face-to-face reinforcement and practical experience. This allows you to learn at your own pace while still receiving valuable hands-on training and expert guidance from our experienced trainers.

We take pride in delivering ASQA Nationally accredited training courses in a friendly and accessible learning environment. This is supported by our average student rating of 4.9/5.0 across all of our feedback. We understand that every learner is unique, and we are committed to providing personalised support to help you achieve your learning goals and meet the required standards in your chosen course.

Our trainers are fully qualified, approachable, and possess a diverse range of industry experience. They are passionate about adult education and strive to help you feel confident in applying the skills you learn to real-world situations.