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Students
Tuition Fee
AUD 55
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
2 weeks
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Electrical Engineering | Electrical Technology | Electronics Engineering
Area of study
Engineering
Education type
On campus
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
AUD 55
About Program

Program Overview


Practical Testing (Switchboards and Circuits)

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide qualified and apprentice electricians with practical installation testing experience in a safe simulated environment. It covers cabling selection for main, sub-mains, and final sub-circuits, including current requirements, division of circuits, voltage drop, short circuit parameters, and earth fault loop impedance requirements. It also applies Australian Standards 3000 and 3008 to the design of an electrical installation in a practical application.


Course Outcome

  • Statement of Participation

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Study Locations

  • Greater Brisbane

Campus Information

Campus Study Mode Start Date Duration Workload What You'll Pay
Eagle Farm On Campus Anytime 2 weeks Part time 1 night per week Wednesday Full fee: $55
Bracken Ridge On Campus Anytime 2 weeks Part time 1 night per week Wednesday Full fee: $55
Acacia Ridge On Campus Anytime 2 weeks Part time 1 night per week Wednesday Full fee: $55

Class Format

  • Teacher-led, Scheduled
  • No virtual classes
  • No assessment
  • Teacher communication: Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

Entry Requirements

  • No formal entry requirements
  • Selection criteria:
    • Currently employed in the electrotechnology trade as an apprentice or tradesperson
    • Hold an Electrical Licence or appropriate work permit from the Queensland Electrical Safety Office

Resources Required

  • Personal protective equipment:
    • Protective footwear (Safety Toe, Leather upper, Non slip safety footwear)
    • Protective clothing (Long sleeved cotton shirt and long pants)
    • Eye protection (Clear safety glasses)
    • Hair protection (Long hair must be restrained)
  • Materials list:
    • Scientific calculator (Casio)
    • Pencil HB and 2B
    • Eraser
    • Ruler
    • Pen (four colours)
    • Notebook
    • Sharpener

Important Information

  • In addition to this course, you can opt to enrol in NONAC03029 Electrical Installation and Design Theory, a four-week theory course.
  • These practical testing nights are optional and can be done with or without the NONAC03029 Electrical Installation and Design Theory course.

Related Courses

  • Electrical Installation and Design Theory (Non-accredited Short Course)
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