GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
4 years
Become a licensed electrician through this 4-year apprenticeship combining block-release campus training with workplace experience. Learn to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across domestic, commercial, and industrial settings while earning as you learn.
Applicants must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to demonstrate required literacy and numeracy levels. A Pre-training Review interview is required to ensure the course suits your needs and aspirations. Mandatory employment as an Apprentice Electrician through Apprentice Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) is required. Students must have safety boots (PPE), non-flammable sleeved shirts and pants, general stationery, and a laptop/computer with internet access.
Core curriculum includes 27 units covering: Work Health and Safety regulations and WHS risk control; Electrotechnology fundamentals including single and multiple path circuits, direct current machines, and alternating current circuits; Low voltage systems including wiring, lighting, heating, socket outlets, and switchgear; Electrical installations design, installation, and compliance verification; Cable termination and testing; Transformer and rotating machine testing; Magnetic and electromagnetic devices; Control circuits and protection systems; Electrical drawings and specifications; Environmental and sustainable procedures in the energy sector; Live LV panel rescue procedures; and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Two elective units cover telecommunications cabling and coaxial/structured communication copper cabling installation.
GOTAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3094) delivering nationally accredited qualifications with government recognition. The institute offers comprehensive support services including learning support, disability accommodations, counselling, and career guidance. With multiple campuses across Northern Victoria and flexible block-release delivery, GOTAFE provides practical, industry-aligned training with experienced trainers and access to modern facilities.
Graduates can pursue careers as domestic, commercial, or industrial licensed electricians. The qualification opens pathways to self-employment as a licensed electrician, employment with electrical contracting companies, or roles in industrial electrical maintenance. With an A-Grade Electrician's Licence, graduates can work on electrical installations designed to operate at voltages greater than 50V AC or 120V DC, providing diverse employment opportunities across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
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