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Electrical Safety Course in Sydney, Brisbane, Queensland & NSW
Gain the essential skills and credentials to work safely around live electrical apparatus, with our nationally recognised Cert II in ESI / Electrical Safety Course. Delivered in Sydney, Brisbane and across Queensland & NSW, this program is ideal for new entrants, vegetation controllers, contractors, and staff in the electrical supply industry (ESI).
UET20321 CERTIFICATE II IN ESI: POWERLINE VEGETATION CONTROL
Join our next intake face-to-face training plus on-the-job mentoring and be ready for the demands of safe electrical work across Australia.
Why Choose Our Electrical Safety Course?
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Fully accredited and recognised: Our Cert II ESI / electrical safety training is accepted by major networks and aligns with industry standards.
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Multiple locations: We offer training in Sydney, Brisbane, and throughout NSW and Queensland.
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Face-to-face + workplace learning: Four days of classroom and practical sessions, followed by 6–12 months of on-the-job training.
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Onsite delivery option: We can bring the course to your facility (subject to minimum numbers).
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Refresher & advanced modules: Annual refreshers, Close Approach Vegetation Control (CAVC), and network-authorised safety rules training.
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State government support & subsidies: In NSW, trainees may be eligible for fee-free training under government programs.
Course Overview: What You Will Learn
Our Electrical Safety Course covers competencies necessary to safely plan and execute vegetation control and other works near live electrical apparatus. Topics include:
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Principles of electricity, current, voltage, and grounding
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Electrical hazards (shock, arc flash, insulation, faults)
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Safe work methods for vegetation control near live conductors
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Safe approach distances, exclusion zones, and tagout / lockout techniques
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Job planning, risk assessment, and control measures
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Emergency response, rescue procedures, first aid in electrical scenarios
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Compliance with ESI safety rules, codes of practice, and network authorisation procedures
Upon successful completion, you will be issued a Certificate II in ESI Powerline Vegetation Control, or a Statement of Attainment for relevant units.
Locations We Serve (Sydney / Brisbane / QLD / NSW)
Sydney & NSW
We offer regular public sessions across Sydney and regional NSW. For workplaces in greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, and beyond, we provide in-house or mobile training. We also deliver the Electrical Safety Rules / ESR refresher training accredited by networks such as Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, and Essential Energy.
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Brisbane & Queensland
At our Brisbane site and nearby regional hubs, we run the full Cert II ESI electrical safety course, plus refresher modules and CAVC. We also deliver training at client sites across Queensland.
By servicing both Queensland and NSW, we maintain consistency in standards and compliance.
Who Should Attend
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Vegetation control operators working near powerlines
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Electrical contractors entering the ESI industry
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Staff conducting maintenance near live apparatus
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Non-electrical workers requiring “spotter / observer” roles under UETDREL006
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Those needing annual refresher training to maintain authorisation
For example, non-electrical workers may need training under UETDREL006 – Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus to serve as safety observers.
Fee, Subsidy & Eligibility (NSW & QLD)
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NSW Fee-Free Option: Eligible new entrant trainees may access subsidised or free training under state initiatives.
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Standard Fee Structure: Contact us for current course fees, payment plans, and group discounts
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Eligibility: Must be at least 15 years old (or school leaver); meet English / literacy requirements; commitment to workplace training period
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How to Enrol & What to Expect
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Check your eligibility contact us to confirm subsidy status or funding options
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Select your location / date Sydney, Brisbane, regional NSW / QLD
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Enrol & pay deposit secure your slot
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Attend the 4-day classroom + practical training
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Complete workplace mentoring / on-job hours
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Receive your certificate / credential
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Attend annual refresher / update training
FAQs
Q: Is this course valid across state borders (NSW / QLD)?
A: Yes the nationally accredited ESI training is recognised across states, and we deliver in both NSW and Queensland.
Q: Can non-electrical workers attend?
A: Yes. We also deliver training under UETDREL006 for non-electrical workers to act as safety observers near live apparatus.
Q: How often must I refresh training?
A: Annual refresher training is required to maintain network authorisation.
Q: Can you deliver the course at my site?
A: Yes we offer onsite training at client premises (with minimum participant numbers).
