South West TAFE

22597VIC

Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Have experience operating machinery such as forklifts, excavators or trucks?

Advance your skills and become a spotter. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to safely assist and guide machine operators who are working closely to overhead and underground service assets.

On successful completion, you will be eligible to apply to Energy Safe Victoria for licensing as an electrical spotter.

Delivery mode

South West TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 193/197-205 Timor Street Warrnambool

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

To enrol in this course, you will need to:

  • be at least 18 years of age (in order to satisfy the ESV registration requirement on course completion)
  • provide evidence of completion of Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) within the last 3 years
  • have completed annual refresher training in Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID001) within the last 12 months, if Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) training was completed more than 12 months ago

You will also be required to provide evidence (licence, ticket, certificate or statement of attainment) of one of the following:

  • license to perform High-Risk Work (issued by WorkSafe Victoria) for the item of plant that you will be spotting for
  • current ticket/s in the field you want to be included on your spotter's ticket
  • certificate/statement of attainment from a relevant training package/accredited course for each item of plant the spotter is training to spot for or be a trained dogman/rigger
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $520 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$520
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$520
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with South West TAFE to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 2 Days
Estimated fee* $0 - $520 $0 Support may be available

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About South West TAFE

South West TAFE is a world-class educator in an idyllic regional setting at the heart of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road region.

As the number 1 education and training provider in south-west Victoria, SWTAFE offers practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future. Our focus is on delivering courses that give our graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.

We offer over 150 nationally-recognised qualifications and short courses, and all are delivered by people with practical experience and backed by strong industry connections.