SafetyTechnical
Arc Flash Awareness for Electricians
Understand arc-flash hazards, risk categories and the protective measures every electrician needs on site.
Estimated time2 Hours
FormatOnline, self-paced
On completionCPD certificate
Course Overview
Arc Flash Awareness for Electricians is an online, self-paced safety course that explains what an arc flash is. An arc flash is a sudden release of energy when an electrical fault arcs through the air, producing intense heat, light and a pressure blast that can cause severe burns even at a distance. You will learn to recognise the hazard, the risks of working on or near energised equipment, the basics of arc-flash calculation and equipment labelling, and how arc-rated PPE (arc-rated clothing, a face shield or hood, insulating gloves and hearing protection) is selected from the risk assessment. For electricians, electrical workers and supervisors responsible for electrical safety, this introductory awareness course runs about two hours and finishes with a short knowledge assessment, a certificate of completion and CPD points.
What You’ll Learn
Describe what an arc flash is and how an electrical fault arcs through the air
Recognise the heat, light and pressure-blast hazards an arc flash can produce
Identify the risks of working on or near energised electrical equipment
Understand the basics of arc-flash calculation, risk assessment and equipment labelling
Recognise how arc-rated PPE is selected and what it can include for the task
What’s Included
Self-paced online module
Knowledge assessment
Certificate on completion
Approx. 2 Hours
Counts toward CPD
Counts towards your CPD
On completion you’ll receive a certificate recording your CPD hours, ready to add to your professional development record.
Prefer face-to-face training?
NECA Training delivers this in person: Arc Flash Awareness in Brisbane, or as part of Electrical Safety Code of Practice training in Sydney.
Training a team?
Buy 2 or more seats and your company group is set up automatically.
- One link for your whole team - share it (or the QR code) and each person is enrolled as they join.
- Everyone registers as themselves - each certificate is issued in the learner’s own name.
- You see everyone’s progress - your purchase makes you the group manager.
- Need more seats later - buy the same course again and they’re added to your existing group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an arc flash?
An arc flash is a sudden, dangerous release of energy when an electrical fault arcs through the air. It produces intense heat, light and a pressure blast that can cause severe burns and injury – even at a distance. Recognising the hazard is the first step to working safely around energised equipment.
What PPE is used for arc flash protection?
Arc-rated PPE is selected based on the equipment’s arc-flash risk assessment and can include arc-rated clothing, a face shield or hood, insulating gloves and hearing protection. The right level depends on the task and the assessed energy.
Who should complete arc flash awareness training?
Electricians and electrical workers who work on or near energised equipment, plus supervisors responsible for electrical safety.
Can I do arc flash awareness training online?
Yes – NECA Learn’s Arc Flash Awareness course is fully online and self-paced, so you can complete it on any device without booking a classroom session.
Does this course count toward my CPD or licence renewal?
This course records self-paced professional development, with a certificate of completion documenting your learning. It is not represented as an approved licence-renewal or skills-maintenance course. Renewal requirements are set by your state or territory regulator; see our state-by-state electrician licensing guide and confirm what applies to your licence before relying on any course for renewal.
