TAFE Queensland
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Become a qualified electrician through this hands-on apprenticeship course. Learn to install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems in residential and commercial settings while earning your electrical workers licence.
You must be employed as an apprentice with an employer who can provide necessary human and physical resources. Skills Check assessment recommended benchmarks: English level 3, Maths level 4, Digital Technology level 3. Occupational health and safety requirements include safety glasses, protective footwear with safety toe cap, long leather gloves, and 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing.
Core units cover work health and safety regulations, electrical circuit problem-solving (single and multiple path circuits), direct current and alternating current machines, electromagnetic devices, cable termination, low voltage wiring and switchgear installation, lighting and heating equipment, socket outlet circuits, emergency safety systems, and electrical installation design and compliance verification. Practical skills include interpreting electrical drawings, developing circuits, installing and maintaining electrical components, and testing systems. Elective units available in control gear assembly, telecommunications cabling, programmable controllers, and specialized installations.
TAFE Queensland is the largest provider of electrotechnology training in Queensland with over $20 million invested in electrical training facilities. Teachers remain embedded in industry, ensuring current, practical knowledge. The provider offers flexible delivery options across multiple campuses and delivers quality training recognized by employers and industry bodies.
Upon completion, you can apply for your electrical workers licence and pursue careers as a qualified electrician. Career opportunities include roles as an electrician, electrical draftsperson, electrical designer, maintenance planner, maintenance scheduler, project officer, WHS officer, risk analyst, or project scheduler. With 26,000 expected job openings for electricians over the next five years, employment prospects are strong.
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