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Duration
This program is delivered over a period of 5 days full-time. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.
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Overview
This program is designed for people wishing to locate and rectify faults in electrical equipment after disconnecting the equipment from low voltage (1,000 Vac or 1,500 Vdc) installation wiring. This work may be incidental to or a primary and regular function in the workplace.
Students will be developing skills in working safely, selecting and using test and measuring devices, identifying supply arrangements, following isolation and correct disconnection procedures, locating and rectifying faults, following reconnection procedures, terminating and connecting cables and conductors, safety testing and reporting.
Career opportunities
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Restricted Electrical Licence - "Disconnect/Reconnect and Fault Find (Basic)"
- Restricted Electrical Licence - "Disconnect/Reconnect and Fault Find (Water Heaters)"
- Restricted Electrical Licence - "Disconnect/Reconnect and Fault Find (Industrial and Control)"
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Further training pathways from this course include, but are mainly limited, to other restricted electrical licences.
Fees
2024 Fees
| Fee Type | 2024 Course Fees |
| Fee Free TAFE* | Free (Regional and Remote only) |
| Full Fee | $1,750.00 |
*This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free TAFE and vocational education and training is a joint initiative of the Northern Territory Government and Australian Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retain or upskill.
*This course is supported by the NT Government for eligible domestic students who are NT residents. For Regional and Remote only supported courses, the delivery location of the course needs to be listed on the NTG's Delivery allowance for VET funded programs with regional or remote as the location category to be eligible. A limited number of NT Government supported places are available, so secure your place now.
Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type.
For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments. 2025 TAFE fees will be published as soon as they become available.
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- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
What will I study?
To achieve the vocational training program VTP360 Restricted Electrical a total of five (5) units of competency must be completed as listed below.Students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion.
Course structure
To achieve the vocational training program VTP360 Restricted Electrical a total of five (5) units of competency must be completed as listed below.
Students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion.
The total Nominal Hours for this training program is 140.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
| UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 20 |
| UEERL0001* | Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply | 20 |
| UEERL0002* | Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c. | 20 |
| UEERL0004* | Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring | 60 |
| UEERL0005* | Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures | 20 |
| Total nominal hours for the training program | 140 | |
Pre-requisite unit requirements
*UEECD0007 is a prerequisite unit for UEERL0001, UEERL0004 and UEERL0005
*UEERL0001 is a prerequisite unit for UEERL0002
*UEERL0004 is a prerequisite unit for UEERL0005
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To gain entry into VTP360 Restricted Electrical candidates require:
- A letter of "training approval to study" from the NT Electrical Licensing Board after applying to the Board for a restricted Electrical Licence. This letter of "training approval to study" will identify the elective units of competency required by the NT Electrical Licensing Board to enable successful completion and the issuing of a restricted electrical licence.
- Either be in relevant employment, or have access to appropriate workplace environments to achieve the completion requirements of this course.
To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.
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Course details
Accreditation
This is a non-award course and a Statement of Attainment will be issued for nationally recognised units of competency successfully completed.
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina
Study Mode: On campus
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
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How to apply
How to apply direct to CDU
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