Description

This qualification provides competencies in the ability to select, set up and install, test, fault-find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and industrial environments, including oil/gas installations, mine sites, processing plants and the like. The qualification covers the Essential Performance Capabilities as required by electrical regulators and includes a capstone assessment.
This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.
Persons engaged in training towards this qualification must provide evidence of workplace experience to assist assessment against the units of competency and for any license application.
This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to working as an Engineering Tradesperson - Industrial Electrician.
Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.
This qualification is designed to support an application in each state and territory for a license to practise as an electrician. Other supporting documentation may be required. Local regulations should be checked for details.