SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE
TEST AND TAG FOR SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE CENTRES PERTH
Schools and childcare centres carry a heightened duty of care for electrical safety. PTTS has direct experience working in private and government school sectors and ACECQA-registered childcare centres across Perth, with flexible scheduling during school holidays and after hours to avoid disrupting children and staff.
PRIMARY STANDARD
AS/NZS 3760:2022
TESTING FREQUENCY
Every 6-12 months
SCHEDULING
School holidays available
CERTIFICATES ISSUED
Within 48 hours
COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS FOR SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE
AS/NZS 3760:2022 governs testing frequency for all portable electrical equipment in schools and childcare centres, typically every 12 months for these environments. The National Quality Framework and Education and Care Services National Regulations require approved providers to maintain safe premises and equipment as a condition of registration. Fire equipment and emergency lighting compliance is also a condition of building occupancy.
| Requirement | Standard | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Portable appliance test and tag | AS/NZS 3760:2022 | Every 12 months |
| RCD testing | WHS Regulations 2022, Reg. 165 | Every 6 months |
| Fire extinguisher servicing | AS 1851:2012 | Every 6 months |
| Emergency lighting and exit signs | AS 2293 | Every 6 months |
COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS FOR SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE
AS/NZS 3760:2022 governs testing frequency for all portable electrical equipment in schools and childcare centres, typically every 12 months for these environments. The National Quality Framework and Education and Care Services National Regulations require approved providers to maintain safe premises and equipment as a condition of registration. Fire equipment and emergency lighting compliance is also a condition of building occupancy.
Single Phase Testing and Tagging
Single Phase electrical appliance testing to ASNZS 3760/2022 and compliant to WHS Regulation 2022.
Fire Equipment Servicing
Portable Fire asset testing to AS 1851 & WHS Regulations 2022. Perth Test and Tag Solutions completes fire testing for Extinguishers, Blankets, hose reels and Smoke alarms.
Exit & Emergency Lighting
Exit and emergency lighting discharge testing in accordance to AS 2293 and WHS Regulations 2022. Our emergency lighting assessments include a 90 minute discharge test to ensure complete operation compliance.
RCD / Safety Switch Testing
Residual Current Device (RCD) testing to ASNZS 3760/2022, WHS Regulations 2022 and DEMIRS requirements.
Holiday Scheduling
PTTS schedules school and childcare visits during term breaks or after hours to avoid disrupting children, staff, and daily routines.
NQF Documentation
Compliance certificates are issued within 48 hours and structured to support National Quality Framework audit documentation requirements.
Full Scope Coverage
Test and tag, RCD testing, fire equipment, and emergency lighting completed in a single visit with one combined compliance report.
Private and Government Schools
PTTS has direct experience working in both private and government school sectors across Perth, including primary, secondary, and early learning centres.
WHY SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE CENTRES CHOOSE PTTS
TRUSTED BY SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE CENTRES ACROSS PERTH
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes. Under WHS Regulations 2022 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations, approved providers must ensure all electrical equipment is maintained in a safe condition. Regular test and tag by a competent person is the accepted method of meeting this obligation, and documentation is reviewed during ACQA and NQF assessments.
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Yes. PTTS regularly schedules school and childcare visits during term breaks, weekends, or after hours. Holiday scheduling is the preferred approach for most of PTTS's school clients as it avoids any disruption to students and staff. Contact us well ahead of your preferred break period to secure a booking.
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Yes. All portable electrical equipment connected to mains power falls within scope of AS/NZS 3760:2022. This includes kitchen appliances, microwaves, fridges with accessible power leads, coffee machines, and all staff room equipment.
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Yes, AS 1851 requires all portable fire extinguishers and fire hose reels to be inspected every 6 months. Childcare centres are also required to maintain compliant emergency lighting and exit signs under AS 2293 as a condition of building occupancy and facility registration.
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Every visit produces a full digital asset register and Certificate of Summary and Compliance, issued within 48 hours. These documents list every item tested, its result, and the next due date, and are structured to support NQF documentation requirements and ACQA audit preparation.
BOOK SCHOOL OR CHILDCARE COMPLIANCE TESTING
Holiday scheduling available. NQF-ready certificates within 48 hours