CPD for Restricted Electrical Workers Class 1

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the means by which electrical licence holders can maintain, improve, broaden and enhance their knowledge skills and competence.   

The Skills Maintenance training will be specific to every class of licence, and will be mandatory for every electrical licence held.

This course provides the manadated professional development required by Energy Safe Victoria before renewal of your Electrical Licence. 

• Updated Industry Currency
• Updates to Regulations, Acts and Standards
• Safe approach and isolation training
• Mandatory testing training
• Fault Finding

Training must be undertaking within a 2 year period of Licence expiring.

• provide photo ID to the trainer on the first day of the course
• bring a pen and paper

For your practical class:

• provide your REL Electrical Licence credentials
• bring a multi meter/volt meter
• bring a digital or analogue IRC tester
• bring basic hand tools
• bring a LOTO kit for isolation/disconnect/reconnect
• wear long pants
• Long sleeve top
• wear enclosed footwear
• bring safety eyewear
• bring electrical gloves (recommended)

This short course does not include accredited units and training.

Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course (including resource and/or materials costs associated with your course).

Booking your short course is easy and starts online. Once you've completed your online booking, you can choose from the following convenient payment options:

• Online: pay securely via our online payment portal.
• Over the phone: we will call you to take EFTPOS payment over the phone using your credit or debit card.
• In person: visit your nearest campus to pay by card.
• Authority to Invoice: if you nominate a third party (such as your employer) to cover your course cost, we will email you an Authority to Invoice form.

There are 4 simple steps when booking for a short course with us. 

1. Book – Book online and complete your enrolment details at swtafe.edu.au 
2. Verify – You will be asked to verify your identity online as part of the booking process.
3. Pay – Pay online, in person, over the phone, or request an invoice for third-party payment.
4. Attend – Once confirmed, we’ll email all the course details and any pre-reading required.

If need any assistance with completing your booking, contact our team via the live chat below, call 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.

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