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Certificate IV in Electrical

National Code: 21767VIC
Centre: Electrical and Refrigeration Trades
Location: Nelson Campus
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Electrical and Electronics


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What does this course involve?

Increase your employability as an electrical technician or learn how to start your own electrical contracting business with this specialised course in industrial control techniques.

You will develop your skills in setting up, writing programs for and commissioning programmable logic controllers. You will also gain skills in discrete motor control circuitry and programming diagnostics, as well as how to diagnose and rectify faults in AC and DC motor drive systems.

You may choose to undertake a related Certificate III course in conjunction with this one.

What employment opportunities will I have?

You may gain employment as an electrical technician in industrial environments.


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

This course may lead to further studies in Diploma of Electrotechnology.

Can I apply?

  • You must have industry experience, or have completed a relevant Certificate III level course
  • You must be a licensed electrician to study the following units: Diagnose and rectify faults in AC motor drive systems, and Diagnose and rectify faults in DC motor drive systems

How do I apply?

  • Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments
  • If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

    How will I be selected for this course?

    • individual interview

    Length of course

    Part time study - (320 hours) 1 to 3 years depending on choice of schedule

    Where will I study?

    Nelson Campus

    What costs and other fees should I expect?

    Government Funded
    This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.

    How will I be assessed?

    • Written assessment
    • Practical assessment
    • Examination or testing

    Will my previous experience or study count?

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.


    All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

    Units of Competency

    VBQU451 Conduct an electrical contracting business 40 hr
    VBQU452 Set up and commission programmable logic controllers 40 hr
    VBQU453 Write programs for programmable logic controllers 60 hr
    VBQU454 Develp,enter and verify program for scada systems 60 hr
    VBQU457 Diagnose and rectify faults in AC motor drive systems 60 hr
    VBQU458 Diagnose and rectify faults in DC motor drive systems 60 hr

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