Program Overview

EWRB Electrical Service Technician

Overview

This course is designed to provide participants 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 Details

• Course Code: ESBB100
• Level: 3
• Credits: 8
• Estimated Time: 2 Weeks

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

Admission and Enrolment

Participants are strongly recommended to complete ESAB100 prior to enrolling for this course, although it is not strictly necessary.

Fees and Finance

You will be charged an associated external fee (if applicable) plus a portion of the Compulsory Student Services Levy that supports our services available to students. For full information on the Compulsory Student Services Levy, visit fees and finance.

Area of Interest

• Trades

Documents

• Admission & Enrolment Form PDF, 427 KB

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