This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification covers competencies to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain electrical systems and equipment with options, typically in explosion protection; electrical machines; electrical inspection; safety auditing; contracting; lifts and energy supply/distribution.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
6 months – 2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report | Core |
| Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures | Core |
| Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures | Core |
| Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan | Core |
| Align and install traction lift equipment | Elective |
| Assemble and set up basic security systems | Elective |
| Assemble and wire electrical rail signalling equipment | Elective |
| Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices | Elective |
| Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear | Elective |
| Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in commercial facilities | Elective |
| Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in industrial properties and enterprises | Elective |
| Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements | Elective |
| Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment | Elective |
| Carry out low voltage electrical field testing and report findings | Elective |
| Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes | Elective |
| Conduct compliance inspection of LV electrical installations with demand exceeding 100 A per phase | Elective |
| Conduct compliance inspection of single phase LV electrical installations | Elective |
| Conduct compliance inspection of special LV electrical installations | Elective |
| Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas | Elective |
| Conduct electrical tests on HV electrical machines | Elective |
| Conduct electrical tests on LV electrical machines | Elective |
| Conduct mechanical tests on electrical machines and components | Elective |
| Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems | Elective |
| Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas | Elective |
| Deliver a service to customers | Elective |
| Design effective and efficient lighting for residential and commercial buildings | Elective |
| Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems | Elective |
| Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area | Elective |
| Develop an electrical integrated system interface for access through a touch screen | Elective |
| Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct an electrical contracting business | Elective |
| Develop detailed electrical drawings | Elective |
| Develop electrical integrated systems | Elective |
| Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for electrical installations | Elective |
| Develop structured programs to control external devices | Elective |
| Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers | Elective |
| Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems | Elective |
| Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify faults in complex lift systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify faults in traction lift systems | Elective |
| Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment | Elective |
| Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems | Elective |
| Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems | Elective |
| Estimate electrotechnology projects | Elective |
| Fabricate and assemble bus bars | Elective |
| Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems | Elective |
| Find and repair faults in LV d.c. electrical apparatus and circuits | Elective |
| Identify and isolate multiple supply systems | Elective |
| Inspect, test and maintain emergency alarm systems and equipment | Elective |
| Inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting systems | Elective |
| Install and commission whole current electricity meters | Elective |
| Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services | Elective |
| Install and maintain emergency safety systems | Elective |
| Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds | Elective |
| Install and maintain substation direct current systems | Elective |
| Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering | Elective |
| Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems | Elective |
| Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid | Elective |
| Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment | Elective |
| Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling | Elective |
| Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes | Elective |
| Maintain and service traction lift systems and equipment | Elective |
| Maintain capacitor bank equipment | Elective |
| Maintain documentation | Elective |
| Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas | Elective |
| Maintain insulating oil | Elective |
| Maintain operation of electrical marine equipment and systems | Elective |
| Maintain operation of electrical mining equipment and systems | Elective |
| Mount and wire control panel equipment | Elective |
| Operate application software packages | Elective |
| Overhaul and repair major switchgear and control gear | Elective |
| Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule | Elective |
| Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule | Elective |
| Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule | Elective |
| Place and connect electrical coils | Elective |
| Plan an integrated cabling installation system | Elective |
| Plan electrical installations with a low voltage demand up to 400 A per phase | Elective |
| Plan low voltage switchboard and control panel layouts | Elective |
| Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems | Elective |
| Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings | Elective |
| Prepare quotations for the supply of effective and efficient lighting products for lighting projects | Elective |
| Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | Elective |
| Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products | Elective |
| Provide advice on the application of energy efficient lighting for ambient and aesthetic effect | Elective |
| Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | Elective |
| Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | Elective |
| Provide photometric data for illumination system design | Elective |
| Provide quotations for installation or service jobs | Elective |
| Provide solutions to fluid circuit operations | Elective |
| Provide solutions to pneumatic-hydraulic system operations | Elective |
| Provide solutions to problems in industrial control systems | Elective |
| Repair and maintain mechanical components of electrical machines | Elective |
| Repair rail signalling power and control cables | Elective |
| Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components | Elective |
| Rewind HV three phase induction machines rated for voltages above 3.3 kV | Elective |
| Rewind HV three phase induction machines rated for voltages to 3.3 kV | Elective |
| Rewind LV direct current machines | Elective |
| Rewind single phase machines | Elective |
| Rewind three phase low voltage induction machines | Elective |
| Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations | Elective |
| Select effective and efficient light sources and luminaries for given locations and designs | Elective |
| Select low voltage power factor correction equipment | Elective |
| Set up and place LV electrical apparatus and associated circuits into service | Elective |
| Set up industrial field control devices | Elective |
| Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems | Elective |
| Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems | Elective |
| Solve problems in network equipment | Elective |
| Solve problems in network protection | Elective |
| Solve problems in polyphase electronic power control circuits | Elective |
| Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems | Elective |
| Solve problems in single phase electronic power control circuits | Elective |
| Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems | Elective |
| Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs | Elective |
| Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications | Elective |
| Test copper rail signalling cables | Elective |
| Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies | Elective |
| Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device | Elective |
| Use engineering applications software on personal computers | Elective |
| Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals | Elective |
| Verify compliance and functionality of special LV electrical installations | Elective |
| Wind electrical coils | Elective |
| Write work activity reports | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Electrician (General)
ANZSCO 341111
Electricians (General) install, test, connect, commission, maintain and modify electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Electrician (Special Class)
ANZSCO 341112
Electricians (Special Class) service and repair intricate and complex electrical and electronic circuitry.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV
Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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TAFE QUEENSLAND (RTO code 0275)
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AUSINET (RTO code 41457)
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Australian Health and Science Institute Pty Ltd (RTO code 40185)
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Coex Training (RTO code 41119)
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School of Engineering in Australia (RTO code 51178)
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TECH SKILLS INTERNATIONAL (RTO code 52737)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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