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VTP340 Electrical Contractors Course

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Key details

Duration

0.5 year/s

The length of time to complete this qualification is approximately 10 weeks.

Intake

Locations

Alice Springs, Casuarina
Not available to international students.

Course code

VTP340

Overview

This course covers the development of plans and policies to ensure regulatory requirements are met in conducting a contracting business, regulatory compliance, occupational and workplace relation requirements associated with functions and responsibilities of a contracting business. It encompasses applying knowledge of compliance regulations and standards, legislated obligations in relation to safety, the environment, heritage sites and employment and human resources.

Taking into consideration current practices in working safely and verifying compliance of electrical installations and working safely, with procedures for rescue from contact with live parts and for applying emergency first aid. It also encompasses current practices in visual inspections and mandatory compliance testing, identifying non-compliance defects and mandatory reporting requirements.

Delivery is Online through ZOOM and includes 4 weeks comprising 2 x one-hour ZOOM classes each week. The remainder is self-paced study time of around 10 weeks.

Career opportunities

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:
>Licenced Electrical Contractor

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.

Fees

2023 Fees

  Fee Type  2023 Course Fees
  NT Government supported*  Not available for this course
  Full Fee  $2,100.00

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.

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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
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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 VTP340 Electrical Contractors Course 2 units of competency must be completed as listed below. These units are from the UEE Training Package and are recognised nationwide.

Course structure

The total Nominal Hours for the sequence listed below is 100.

CodeModule/Unit of CompetencyHours
 UNIT OF COMPETENCY
UEEEL0040
Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct a electrical contracting business
80
UEEEL0002
Apply currency of safe working practices and compliance verification of electrical installations
20
 Total nominal hours for the qualification100

 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To gain entry into, VTP340 Electrical Contractors Course, students are required to hold a current `Unrestricted Electrician's Licence' issued in an Australian State or Territory for at least 18 months, with a current `HLTAID001' provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, less than 2 years since being issued.

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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: Online
Some components of this qualification may be available in other modes of delivery and not all modes are available at all locations.

Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Additional information

Sector
TAFE
Industry groups
UTILITIES
Occupation types
Electricians
Area of study
Electrotechnology

Contact details

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.au. Phone: 1800 061 963 (free call).

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Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

You make CDU

Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.

How to apply

How to apply direct to CDU

Applications to CDU must be submitted online.

 

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Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.

 

There is no application fee when you apply online.

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