New Training Package – Energy Utilities Industry Skills Council Ltd

The electrical industry is constantly updated to improve workplace safety, training standards, and compliance requirements. In Australia, training requirements for test and tag professionals are developed through nationally recognised training packages designed to ensure workers have the correct knowledge and skills to safely inspect and test electrical equipment.

EE-Oz Training Standards, operating under the Energy Utilities Industry Skills Council, has played an important role in developing and maintaining national qualifications for the ElectroComms and EnergyUtilities industries. These qualifications include the Electrotechnology Training Packages, which outline the skills and competencies required for electrical safety-related work.

Training packages are reviewed regularly to ensure they meet current industry needs and safety expectations. As part of these updates, the previous unit of competency UEENEEP008B – Conduct In-Service Safety Testing of Electrical Cord Connected Equipment and Cord Assemblies was replaced by the updated unit UEENEEP026A under the UEE11 Training Package.

Changes to Test and Tag Course Requirements

The introduction of the new competency unit brought important changes for anyone completing test and tag training. The updated unit includes an additional prerequisite requirement: UEENEEE101A – Apply Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Codes and Practices in the Workplace.

This means participants are no longer able to complete only a one-day test and tag course without meeting the required workplace health and safety competency. The additional WHS unit ensures that workers understand essential safety procedures, workplace responsibilities, and legal requirements before performing electrical inspection and testing tasks.

The WHS component is designed to provide participants with a stronger understanding of workplace safety practices and typically takes a few hours to complete through online learning.

Why Nationally Recognised Training Matters

Choosing a test and tag training provider that delivers the correct nationally recognised units is important for ensuring you receive valid and compliant training. Electrical testing and tagging involves working with electrical equipment, so having the right knowledge and skills is essential for protecting yourself, your workplace, and others.

A compliant test and tag course should cover both the technical skills required to inspect, test, and tag electrical equipment, as well as the workplace safety requirements needed to perform these tasks correctly.

By completing the required units, participants gain a better understanding of electrical risks, safety regulations, testing procedures, and documentation requirements. This helps ensure they are properly prepared to carry out test and tag activities safely and professionally.

Keeping up with current training requirements allows businesses and workers to maintain compliance with Australian workplace safety expectations while reducing electrical risks in the workplace.