Southern Cross Rail Training
Working Near Live Electrical Overhead Power Lines (Spotter)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This certificate course is prepared to meet requirements with the Work Cover 'Work Near Overhead Power Lines' Code of Practice.
Commonly referred to as 'Spotter'/Electrical Observer. This course provides for the accreditation of non-electrical workers operating or observing the operation of:
- cranes,
- trucks,
- plant or
- vegetation control activities
in close proximity to potentially live electrical apparatus such as:
- overhead power lines and
- railway electrical overhead traction systems.
This course does not cover underground cables/services.
Delivery mode
Southern Cross Rail Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 4 Brunker Road, Chullora, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Working Near Live Electrical Overhead Power Lines (Spotter) will prepare you for the following roles.
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About Southern Cross Rail Training
Southern Cross Rail Training (SCRT) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90732) that is nationally accredited by Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to provide vocational education and training to the rail industry.
