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Locations

  • Online

Attendance options

  • Short course

Study type

  • Online
$

Tuition fees

  • Commercial $ 1,725.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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 Tasmanian 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.

Upon successfully completing this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for an Electrical Contractors Licence through Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS). For information on the Professional Development (PD) points associated with this course, please reach out to CBOS. CPD points are allocated based on the value of the activities undertaken. For additional information on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) please visit the CBOS website. Note – you have 12 months to complete this course. Extensions are available on request.

Locations, dates & times

CampusDateAttendance/DurationStudy typeApply/Enquire
Online
Online2 Jan 2024 -
24 Dec 2024
Short course

STATEWIDE - ONLINE STUDENTS HAVE ONE YEAR TO COMPLETE (it does not have to be a calendar year) i.e. August 2024 – August 2025. Extensions are available on request. This course will take approximately 90 hours to complete.

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Funded by Keystone Tasmania logo

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
Funded by Keystone Tasmania logo

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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