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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Short course

Study type

Mixed Learning

Tuition Fees

Commercial $ 585.00

Subsidised training may be available for eligble learners. View subsidised eligibility. Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Subsidised training may be available to staff and volunteers from eligible charities. The Test and Tag Program is supported by the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board, which is funded by the Tasmanian Government.

Test and tag equipment may also be available. Submit an EOI.

Find out more on subsidised eligibility.

To reserve places, please click the reserve places button below the course overview.

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Testing and Tagging Technician

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Learn to test a range of portable 240V items to maintain a safe working environment.

This short course provides training in the inspection and testing of single phase portable electrical appliances as well as single phase extension cords using a Portable Appliance Tester.

In this short course, you will test basic 240V items such as portable appliances, extension leads, computers, powered hand tools and portable safety switches, and learn about the effects of electric shocks on the body.

You will also learn about the methods used to reduce the risk of fire and electric shocks in appliances, how to test electrical appliances, and identify insulation resistance and earth continuity faults using a Portable Appliance Tester, as well as tag tested cord connected apparatus and cord assemblies, and how to comply with the Standard AS/NZS3760.

On successful completion of this short course, you will receive a Statement of Attendance for the unit undertaken.

Note– this short course has been developed in conjunction with Electricity Standards and Safety (ESS) and is only recognised in Tasmania.

This short course does not cover three-phase or fixed appliances.

This short course provides training in the inspection and testing of single phase portable electrical appliances as well as single phase extension cords using a Portable Appliance Tester.

On successful completion of this short course, you will receive a Statement of Attendance for the unit undertaken.

Note– this short course has been developed in conjunction with Electricity Standards and Safety (ESS) and is only recognised in Tasmania.

This short course does not cover three-phase or fixed appliances.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	14 Sep 2026 - 18 Sep 2026	Short course 2 Full Days - Monday 14th and Friday 18th September 2026	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Alanvale	5 Nov 2026 - 6 Nov 2026	Short course 2 Full Days - Thursday 5th and Friday 6th November 2026	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Alanvale	3 Dec 2026 - 4 Dec 2026	Short course 2 Full Days - Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th December 2026	Mixed Learning	Apply now
South
Clarence	19 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026	Short course Two full days, Thursday & Friday, 8.30am to 4pm.	Mixed Learning	Apply now
North West
Burnie	3 Sep 2026 - 4 Sep 2026	Short course Two full days, Thursday & Friday, 8.30am to 4pm, D Block (room TBA)	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Burnie	26 Nov 2026 - 27 Nov 2026	Short course Two full days, Thursday & Friday, 8.30am to 4pm, D Block (room TBA)	Mixed Learning	Apply now

Subsidised eligibility for this course

Eligible staff and volunteers from charities, not-for-profit organisations, repair cafés, recycling and resource recovery organisations, and businesses involved in the repair, reuse or resale of electrical goods may be able to access the NONC0197A-V01 Testing and Tagging Course at no cost.

Priority will be given to charity shops, repair cafés and community recycling organisations actively contributing to waste reduction and product reuse outcomes. Up to 50 funded places are available for charities and not-for-profit organisations, with up to 20 funded places available for commercial operators involved in repair, reuse or resale activities.

Eligible charities may also apply through an EOI process to receive Test and Tag equipment to support the safe testing, repair and resale of electrical goods. Submit an EOI here: Test and Tag Equipment Support Program 2026–27

Funding places and equipment allocations are limited and will remain available until exhausted or 30 May 2027, whichever occurs first.

Entry

There are no essential entry requirements for this course.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Although not required, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. Upon enrolment TasTAFE supply students a Microsoft Office license for the purpose of completing your study; including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Defender (Internet Security). TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attendance.

Below is a list of all core units that TasTAFE offers in this course.

Core units
NONM0792A	Test and tag using a portable appliance tester (pat)

Test and tag equipment may also be available. Submit an EOI.

Find out more on subsidised eligibility.

To reserve places, please click the reserve places button below the course overview.

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