OVERVIEW
A safety observer, or spotter, is a worker positioned with a clear line of sight who communicates directly with the plant operator from the ground. By identifying surrounding hazards or obstacles, a spotter plays a key role in reducing the risk of collisions. They also assist in emergencies by raising the alarm and providing support.
Spotters are essential when the operator is unable to judge distances, lacks visibility of a clear pathway, or when there are nearby structures, plant, or equipment, such as power lines and overhead structures, that pose a risk during work operations.
This course is ideal for individuals looking to take on the role of a spotter, providing support in areas around plant and equipment on construction sites.
Course Details
A Spotters course from Major training will give you the essential skills and knowledge needed to work effectively and safely as a safety observer/spotter in civil construction. It includes the ability to identify and manage hazards on-site, set up exclusion zones, and monitor work activities to ensure a safe working environment.
This course is ideal for individuals looking to take on the role of a spotter, providing support in areas around plant and equipment on construction sites.
What's INCLUDED:
Entry Requirements
- Be able to read and write basic English (Workplace Health and Safety requirement)
- Pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Provide relevant identification
- Wear covered shoes or boots and a hat during training
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Students and employers in QLD and NSW are eligible for funded training courses and apprenticeships through state and federal incentives.
Delivery Options
Major Training Group offer flexible delivery with an emphasis on high quality reliable solutions that don’t compromise on safety.
Utilise Major's well-equipped sites across South East Queensland (SEQ) for your training needs. We have popular industry courses running weekly.
Major also run courses in Northern NSW. Contact us today to learn more about undertaking a course in Northern NSW.
Course Details
Duration: 1 day
- Everything you need from start to finish to receive your spotter ticket
- Easy to book
- Group bookings are available on our site or yours in Sunshine Coast or Brisbane, QLD
- Small groups of 4 to 10 participants
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At Major Training Group, we aim to ensure that everyone gets the most out of their studies and that is why students have access to a range of support options to help them along the way. They include:
- Additional practical training sessions
- Extended learning time
- Alternative training methods and resources
- Access to our experienced staff for one-on-one training
- Recognition of previous learning and experience to speed up the process.
Students with prior industry experience may be eligible for RPL. Students may also qualify for credit transfer if they can demonstrate prior qualifications and/or statements of attainment. You can learn more about credit transfer and RPL
We use a variety of assessment methods including;
- Online
- Paper
- Video
- Q&A
- Demonstration
- Short written answers
- Longer written answers
- Third-party observation
- Knowledge skills observation
- Employer reports
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