Outcome Statement

Students will be able to apply electrical workplace standards and health and safety practices. They will also achieve/maintain a first aid certificate.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Select and apply first aid practices and CPR suitable for the electrical trade. (2 credits)
  2. Identify workplace dangers and hazards and apply their controls in accordance with the current Health and Safety at Work legislation. (9 credits).
  3. Describe workplace ethics and cultural competence in the electrical context. (1 credit)
  4. Describe safe working practices in accordance with the legislative requirements for working safely in the electrical industry. (2 credits)
  5. Describe the scope of electrical industry Acts, Regulations, Standards, Codes, and industry governance bodies. (1 credit)

Topics

Include but not limited to:

  • First Aid and CPR for the electrical workplace
  • Rescuing persons in contact with electricity
  • Hazards within the electrical workplace
  • Workplace health and safety procedures
  • Professional standards expected of electrical workers
  • Electrical Health & Safety practices and procedures
  • Legislation, standards, and codes of practice governing electrical workers
  • Workplace documentation