TAFE SA
48 months
Become a qualified electrician through this four-year apprenticeship combining classroom learning with on-the-job training. Designed for aspiring electrical workers, you'll master installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across residential, commercial, and industrial environments, leading to Unrestricted Electrical Workers Registration in South Australia.
You must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND) before commencing. You are required to have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this apprenticeship course. Students undertaking the Refrigeration Elective Stream must hold a valid ARCtick Classroom Licence prior to commencing practical training (approximate cost $40). No prior electrical experience is required, though a commitment to hands-on learning and safety compliance is essential.
The course covers comprehensive electrical competencies including: Work Health and Safety regulations and practices; Environmental and sustainable procedures in the energy sector; Electrical circuit design, arrangement, and protection; Installation and verification of general electrical installations; Low voltage wiring, appliances, and switchgear installation; Electrical troubleshooting and fault finding in circuits and machines; Testing and connection of AC rotating machines and transformers; Cable termination and selection; Magnetic and electromagnetic device problem-solving; Direct current and alternating current circuit analysis; Elective streams in photovoltaic systems, battery storage, air conditioning, refrigeration, and telecommunications cabling. Students complete 990 core weighting points plus 120 general elective weighting points.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider in South Australia with extensive industry connections and multiple campus locations. The institution offers flexible delivery options including day attendance (1 day per week) and block attendance (1 week per month) to accommodate working apprentices. With 90% graduate satisfaction and 87% recommending their training, TAFE SA provides recognized qualifications that lead directly to professional registration and career advancement in the electrical industry.
Upon completion, you'll be eligible to apply for Unrestricted, Unsupervised Electrical Workers Registration in South Australia, enabling you to work as a qualified electrician in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Career pathways include positions as a licensed electrician, electrical technician, maintenance electrician, or progression to higher qualifications such as Diploma of Electrical Engineering for supervisory and management roles. The skills and registration open opportunities across construction, utilities, renewable energy, and specialized sectors like air conditioning and refrigeration.
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