Qualified Business Person

Qualified Business Person Course

This nationally recognised course, required by the Electrical Safety Office (ESO), provides you with the essential knowledge and skills to run a compliant, efficient, and financially sustainable electrical contracting business.

Key learnings include:

• Legalities of Setting Up and Running an Electrical Business: Understand the legal framework and requirements for establishing and operating your business.
• Navigating Australian Tax Laws: Gain insights into tax obligations and strategies to manage them effectively.
• Insurance and WorkCover Responsibilities: Learn how to protect your business and employees with the right insurance and WorkCover policies.
• Risk Management Practices: Develop robust risk management strategies to ensure safety and compliance.
• Negotiation Techniques and Contract Arrangements: Master the art of negotiation and learn how to manage contracts effectively.
• Developing Business Plans: Create comprehensive business plans to guide your company’s growth and success.
• Writing Policies and Procedures: Learn to draft clear and effective policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations.

Benefits for Students:

• Compliance with ESO Licensing Standards: Meet the mandatory requirements to apply for or renew your Electrical Contractors Licence in Queensland.
• Enhanced Business Skills: Equip yourself with the tools to lead your business confidently and legally.
• Career Advancement: Position yourself as a Qualified Business Person (QBP) and open doors to new opportunities in the electrical contracting industry.
• Financial Sustainability: Learn strategies to ensure your business is financially sound and sustainable.
• Industry Impact: Make a significant impact in the industry by providing top-notch service and maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.

Start your journey today and become a key player in the electrical contracting world!

On successful completion of this course, a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued for the following Units of Competency:

•  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
• BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures

​Duration

• Option 1 – Two (2) Days Face to Face Training on Campus
• Option 2 – Blended learning.  Online theory completed prior to attending one day face to face training on campus

CSQ – As a Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) registered training supplier, we provide training that is supported by CSQ funding.  CSQ funding is available for eligible electrical workers and other construction workers in Queensland. Refer to our CSQ Funding Page for further details.

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

Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.

Campus

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:

• 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

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)

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.

Please review our student handbook and policies prior to applying for this course:

Student Handbook

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