What to Expect from Our Electrical Spotters Course (and How Long It Takes)

Safety isn’t optional in today’s busy Victorian work sites; it’s essential. When working on a site close to powerlines or underground service assets, knowing what to do and when is crucial. The Electrical Spotters Course turns you into that safety expert the whole site relies on. 

With a valid spotters ticket, issued under strict Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) and WorkSafe regulations, you’re not just ticking a box. You’re stepping into a role that protects lives and equipment.

What will I learn in the Electrical Spotters Course?

This course is designed to equip you with everything you need to step into the role confident and capable. Through hands-on learning and practical simulations, you’ll uncover key areas like:

• What being a spotter truly means, your responsibilities, limits, and how to stay alert on site
• Relevant safety laws, industry standards, and Energy Safe Victoria requirements
• How to recognise hazards and calculate “No Go Zone” distances around service assets
• Using communication equipment and signalling systems to guide plant operators safely
• Mastering emergency response steps and understanding first aid protocols
• Completing compliance records, debriefing teams, and ensuring tools are maintained afterwards

By the end of the Electrical Spotters Course at Star Training & Assessing, you won’t just learn the theory basics but feel confident applying it in real-life work scenarios.

What are the pre-requisites/entry requirements to undertake the Electrical Spotters Course?

• Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates.(Applicants who meet the first aid unit credit transfer requirements will only need to attend the one-day spotters course).
• To qualify to spot an item of plant where no High-Risk Licence class applies
  (excavator, front end loader, scissor lift, etc.), applicants must provide Proof of Competency (such as a Plant Operator Card or Statement of Attainment) on that specific piece of plant.
• To qualify to spot an item of plant where a High-Risk Licence class applies (forklift, slewing mobile crane, elevated work platform (boom length over 11m, etc.), applicants must provide a current Licence to Perform High Risk Work on that specific piece of plant.
• To qualify to spot for tip trucks, applicants must provide a Light Rigid class Heavy Vehicle Licence or greater, or Haul Truck Proof of Competency.
• To qualify to spot on all items of plant, applicants must provide a current Licence to Perform High Risk Work for Dogging or Rigging.

How long does the Electrical Spotters Course take?

The Electrical Spotters Course either runs over one or two days.

If you do not hold a current First Aid Certificate or CRP Certificate then you will be required to attend a First Aid/CPR Course.

The Spotters Course itself runs over one full day. The day starts with theory modules, then transitions into hands-on practice to bring everything together.

After successful completion, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment from Star Training & Assessing. Then provided you have all the required evidence of holding plant tickets/licences, ESV will send you your official Spotters Registration Card, which remains valid for three years.

Where can I complete the Electrical Spotters Course in Victoria?

The Electrical Spotters Course is offered in both Greater Melbourne and regional parts of Victoria and can be taken up by employees who work in many industries. Regardless of where you live and whether it is Melbourne or one of the regional centres, you will not have to travel far to locate a course.

Training is provided at one of our Melbourne Training Centres and also at our Regional Training Centres, so construction workers or traffic controllers who work on-site should not have to travel far to attend their course.

If you’re looking for a reliable provider for your Electrical Spotters Course, Star Training & Assessing offers the course across multiple centres in Greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. Taught by qualified trainers and approved by Energy Safe Victoria, you will receive quality training to perform your role to the best of your abilities.

Certification and Your Spotters Ticket

Once you complete the training, you’ll receive:

• A Statement of Attainment from Star Training & Assessing
• A Spotters Registration Card issued by Energy Safe Victoria (valid for 3 years).

This card is your proof of qualification and allows you to work as a registered spotter across Victoria. Refresher Training is required every three years to keep your ticket current.

Who needs a spotter’s ticket in Victoria?

If your work involves plant and equipment working near overhead or underground assets, this ticket is likely for you.

Here’s who typically needs it:

• Plant operators – whether on excavators, cranes, or loaders
• Traffic controllers – handling roadworks or worksites near electrical infrastructure
• Construction workers – especially on projects where risks are high and compliance is vital
• Employers in infrastructure and utilities need on-site personnel who are both compliant and safety-focused.

Holding this ticket doesn’t just prove you’ve done the course. It shows employers you’re ready to perform your role safely and professionally.

How will this course help my career?

Think of this as more than just a compliance box ticked. A spotter’s ticket builds your credibility and unlocks opportunity:

• It meets industry mandates, meaning you’re eligible for more jobs
• It adds depth to your resume, showing you prioritise safety and standards
• It makes you more adaptable

In short, your employability may improve once you’re qualified and registered.

What are the latest trends in safety training?

Victoria’s infrastructure landscape is changing fast. With a heightened focus on site safety, worksites now demand qualified spotters as a standard.

Stricter compliance checks

• WorkSafe is ramping up audits, so unqualified spotters equal a non-compliant worksite

Infrastructure boom

• Regional and metro projects alike now require certified personnel across all stages.

Integrated training needs

• Qualifications like First Aid, CPR, plant operation, and spotting are being bundled together for efficiency.

Enrol now to be ahead of the game. Certified, compliant,and well-positioned for what’s next.