Program Overview

EWRB Electrical Service Technician

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to register as an Electrical Service Technician. The course includes theory, regulations, and standards, as well as practical skill assessments.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify components of appliances
• Locate, identify, and isolate sources of supply on a switchboard
• Pass EWRB practical assessments
• Sit the EWRB Electrical Appliance Serviceperson written exam
• Apply for registration as an Electrical Appliance Serviceperson

Course Content

• The electricity supply system
• The isolation of electrical appliances from the electricity supply
• The servicing of fixed wired appliances
• Understanding the special requirements for damp situations
• Understanding the special requirements for hazardous locations
• The operation of the Safety Tag system
• The principles and methods circuit protection
• The operation and use of residual current devices (RCDs)
• The principles of operation of commonly used electric motors
• The operation of direct on line motor starters
• The safe disconnection and reconnection of electrical conductors
• The methods of connecting electrical appliances to the electricity supply in accordance with industry practice
• The use and understanding of the Electrical Regulations, Standards and Codes of Practice
• An understanding of the limits of work and other responsibilities of 'B' level registration holders

Course Details

• Course Code: ESBN100
• Level: 1
• Estimated Time: 20 Weeks
• Fees 2025: $1,529
• International Fee: $1,763
• Compulsory Student Services Levy: Supports our services available to students

Admission and Enrolment

• Admission and Enrolment Form (PDF, 427 KB)

Area of Interest

• Trades

Documents

• Admission & Enrolment Form PDF, 427 KB

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