Course in Electrician – Minimum Australian Context Gap

This course provides Minimum Australian Context Gap training to holders of an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) for the UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or successor) who then may apply to the relevant Australian state and territory licensing authority for an unrestricted Electrician Licence (or equivalent).

You’ll Learn practical and theoretical knowledge tailored to Australian Standards, including:

• Understanding and applying Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations.
• Identifying and implementing risk control measures for electrical hazards.
• Applying Australian wiring rules (AS/NZS 3000) to electrical installations.
• Safely disconnecting and reconnecting fixed-wired electrical equipment.
• Performing electrical testing, fault diagnosis, and compliance assessments.
• Ensuring electrical work meets Australian compliance and licensing standards.

This training is your ticket to obtaining an Australian electrical license and propelling your career forward as a fully qualified electrician in Australia.
As part of the MACG course requirements, students MUST be employed and undertaking their 12 months of Australian workplace experience. 

Ready to take the next step? Enrol now and start your journey towards becoming a fully qualified electrician in Australia! 

• 12 Months;
  • Supervised 167 Hours
  • Unsupervised 12 months on the job (Supervised by a qualified employer/supervisor)

Blended Option: Learning & Theory assessment online and practical face to face training.
Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.

Campus

Workplace Delivery

For more information on how to apply for an occupational licence/permit please visit the relevant Licensing authority website.

• Queensland Government – WorkSafe licensing
• NSW Government – NSW tradesperson licensing
• Energy Space Victoria – Working in Victoria with overseas qualifications
• South Australia – Work and business licenses
• Northern Territory – Licensing Board
• Western Australia – Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

Entry to this course is strictly limited to holders of an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) for UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or successor).

It is a requirement student be in relevant employment or have access to relevant workplace and hold all relevant permits so work hours can be logged, and employer verified for completion of e-Profiling.

Note: Candidates must still achieve adequate supervised employment as an electrical worker to satisfy the on-the-job requirements for completion but are able to commence the course before securing suitable employment.

As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.

The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:

Entrants to the 11297NAT Course in Electrician – Minimum Australian Context Gap must:

• hold an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) for a UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or successor)
• hold a provisional/restricted licence issued by the regulatory authority responsible for regulating electrical work and licensing of workers in the jurisdiction where the training will take place
• be engaged (employed) as an electrical worker or have access to a workplace environment that replicates workplace conditions
• hold a certificate of currency for resuscitation (CPR) within the last twelve months and can provide a certificate of currency

Be engaged (employed) as an electrical worker or have access to a workplace environment that replicates workplace conditions

• Laptop
• Internet access
• Students must provide their own Australian Standards (Paper or digital formats acceptable)
• PPE such as
  • Safety Glasses,
  • Safety Boots
  • Gloves.
  • Long sleeve shirt and pants
• It is requested that students provide their own:
  • Calibrated multimeter
  • An insulation tester with 250v, and 500v minimum ranges.
  • Hand tools such as;
    •  Screwdrivers – slotted and Philips
    •  Pliers
    •  Side cutters

These above tools can be provided for use at training if required

Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will receive a Qualification and Students who are deemed competent in some units of competency only within this course will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Qualification or Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399).

Students who complete this course and have obtained their OTSR from the Australian Trade Training College will be eligible to receive their UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or its successor).

Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course.

Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.

We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.

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