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Electrical Contracting (Nominated Managers) Course

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Electrical Contracting (Nominated Managers) Course

Course overview

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Locations

Online
Online

Attendance options

Short course

Study type

Online

Tuition Fees

Commercial $ 1,590.00
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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.

Get the skills and knowledge you need as a Licensed Electrical Technician to work towards starting your own – or running an existing – electrical contracting business.

This nationally recognised short course will provide you with the skills you need to excel as an Electrical Contractor whilst maintaining compliance within a diverse working environment.

In this online course, you’ll cover the regulatory requirements for ensuring the safety and integrity of electrical installations and the acceptable arrangement of switchgear, control gear and earthing methods and arrangements, as well as your legislated obligations in relation to safety, the environment, heritage sites, employment and human resources.

You will learn to develop plans and policies to ensure regulatory requirements are met when conducting an electrical contracting business, as well as your obligations to comply with electrical business regulations, supply and metering requirements, and sustainable energy principles and practices. You’ll also cover the implementation of work health and safety workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures.

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit/s completed and up to 80 CPD points. You will also have the opportunity to apply to Workplace Standards Tasmania for an Electrical Contractors Licence.

Note – you have 12 months to complete this course. Extensions are available on request.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type
Online
Online	1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023	Short course Short course, online Before commencing this online course you will be required to provide evidence that you are a licensed electrician	Online	Apply now
Online	1 Jan 2023 - 29 Dec 2023	Short course Short course, online Before commencing this online course you will be required to provide evidence that you are a licensed electrician	Online	Apply now

Entry 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.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. 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.

Licensing and other requirements

Participants in this course must present proof of a current Electrical Practitioner’s Licence, to address the following pre-requisite unit:

- UEENEEE101A – Apply Work Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace.

Please note: The Electrical Practitioner’s Licence is sometimes known as the ‘A’ Grade Licence or Unrestricted Electrical Licence.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for successfully completed units.

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

Core units
UEECD0007	Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEEEL0040	Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct an electrical contracting business

Funding may be available for eligible building and construction industry businesses. Visit Keystone Tasmania for course information and eligibility criteria.

Career opportunities

Licensed Electrical Technician

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Funding may be available for eligible building and construction industry businesses. Visit Keystone Tasmania for course information and eligibility criteria.

Career opportunities

Licensed Electrical Technician

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