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Electrical Contractor Training Program

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Electrical Contractor Training Program (Nominees Modules)

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Course Overview

In Western Australia, the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 provide that electrical contracting work may only be carried out by persons holding the appropriate electrical licence as issued by the Electrical Licensing Board.

This EnergySafety approved course satisfies the Electrical Contractor Training Program (ECTP) and provides licensed electricians with the training, skills and knowledge required to identify, investigate and apply statutory and legislative requirements, manage jobs and operate a business and inspect and test electrical installation work according to regulatory requirements.

This course can be delivered fulltime on campus or through distance learning (correspondence).

Core Units of Competency

Code Description Nominal Hours
EA103AOperational (Electrical) Legislative Requirements10
WAE100Electrical Requirements30

Pre-requisites

Pre-requisite
Entry to the module WAE100 will require applicants to hold a current WA Unrestricted Electrician Licence

Course Locations & Dates

Location Date
Jandakot10/09/2018
Jandakot01/10/2018
Jandakot12/11/2018
Jandakot26/11/2018
Joondalup08/10/2018
Joondalup05/11/2018
Joondalup10/12/2018

Course Content

The Electrical Contractor Training Program consists of four competency based modules: EA102, EA103A, EA103B and WAE100.

Regulation 38 of the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 provides for the issue of an In-House Electrical Installing Work Licence where an employer engages or employs an electrical worker to carry out electrical installing work other than maintenance work in respect only of premises owned, leased, or occupied by the
employer. Regulation 36 requires that the applicant, or at least one person in the employ of the applicant, is the holder of a current WA Electrician’s Licence and that person has, to the satisfaction of the Electrical Licensing Board, complete the following modules of the ECTP:

EA103A - Operational (Electrical) Legislative Requirements (10 hours)

Module Learning Outcomes
  • Investigate and identify State legislation relevant to the electrical operations of an organisation in the provision of electrical services;
  • Analyse the intent and implications of the identified legislation and apply it to the procedures and processes of an electrical contracting company.
WAE100 - Electrical Requirements (30 hours)

Module Learning Outcomes
  • Apply Australian electrical standards and relevant State publications to a variety of situations associated with small to large electrical installations;
  • Describe and apply specific statutory technical and occupational requirements associated with the functions and duties of electrical personnel;
  • Analyse and apply the correct sequence of procedures for inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical installations;
  • Determine and observe appropriate safety and supervisory procedures in an electrical environment.

Certification & Assessment

Graduates will be issued with a Statement of Academic Record. Application for licence issue should be made to EnergySafety: http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/energysafety/licensing (within twelve months of completing the mandatory course modules). 

Course Fees

Combined Course Fee: AUD $986
NECA Member Fee: AUD $886

Includes $20 Resource Fee for WAE100.
Where students are required to re-sit an examination or re-submit an assignment the following fees apply:

  • No fee for first resit/resubmission 
  • $50.00 for a second resit/resubmission
  • $100.00 for a third resit/resubmission
  • $200.00 for a fourth resit/resubmission
Funding available for eligible students who work in the Building and Construction Industry. Contact the College to find out more!​ 

License Issue

Application for licence issue should be made to EnergySafety (phone (08) 9422 5282) within twelve months of completing the mandatory course modules

Distance Learning Correspondence

Nominees / In-house Licence Course 6 weeks
Business Licence Course 9 weeks
Electrical Contractors Licence Course 15 weeks Distance Education: True

How To Enrol

To enrol, you can enrol online or complete and return the course registration form.

Your booking is not guaranteed until payment and registration has been received. Under no circumstances will registration without payment entitle you to a place on the course.

Course Materials

Applicants are required to obtain the following resources prior to course commencement:

Available at both CET campuses:
  • AS/NZS 3000 (current edition)
  • AS/NZS 3008.1.1 (current edition)
  • AS/NZS 3760 (current edition)
  • AS/NZS 3017 (optional)
Available at the State Law Publisher:
  • Electrical (Licencing) Regulations 1991 (current edition)
  • Electricity Regulations 1947 (current edition)
Available at EnergySafety:
  • WA Electrical Requirements (current edition)
Disclaimer: Standards are subject to change without notice. Applicants should check for the latest version before purchase.

Course Duration

5 days

Course Requirements

Entry to module WAE100 will require applicants to hold a current WA Unrestricted Electrician’ Licence.

Fully enclosed shoes must be worn at all times in CET buildings. Safety boots/shoes must be worn when working in the workshop. 

Prior to course commencement the student is required to review the CET's Code of Conduct found at Terms & Conditions/Policies page

Other Information

Nominees modules: max 18
EA103A
WAE100

Business modules: max 16
EA102
EA103B
 
Distance: unlimited

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