Overview

The Electrical Licensing Board and appropriate industry representatives in W.A, have endorsed this programme at a level of training that is consistent with the minimum needs of a person seeking to establish their own electrical contracting business.

Energy Safety has implemented changes to standardise Electrical Nominee modules across all Registered Training Organisations.

As of the 1st of August 2021 there will be a greater focus on maximum demand and, to accommodate for this change, you will now be required to complete pre-course reading and a self-assessment task prior to attending class.

A design project will now be required after you have finished in-class training. This project must be completed within four weeks of your training date.

A reasonable level of computer literacy is required to complete the assessments for this course.

The Electrical Contractors Course takes place over 2 weeks (10 days).

Class times are 7.30am to 4.00pm

Modules

Applicants are required to achieve competency in the three training modules below:

Module undertaken in the first week of the Contractors Course

WAE200 - Electrical Operational Requirements

• Investigate and identify State Legislation relevant to the electrical operations of an organisation in the provision of electrical services
• Analyse the intent and implications of the identified Legislation and apply it to the procedures and processes of an electrical contracting company
• Describe and apply specific statutory technical and occupational requirements associated with the functions and duties of electrical personnel
• Standards of electrical work - notifiable work and supply authority notices - Electrical Safety Certificates and reporting - specific actions and functions
• Analyse and apply the correct sequence of procedures for inspection testing and commissioning of electrical installations
• Analyse and apply the correct sequence of procedures for the inspection and testing of electrical appliances
• Determine and observe appropriate safety and supervisory procedures in an electrical environment
• Checking and Testing Installations

Modules undertaken in the second week of the Contractors Course

EA103B - General Legislative Requirements

Investigate and identify State / Federal Legislation as it applies to:

• The structure of an electrical contracting business; Workplace Relations and human resources; The market place
• Analyse and describe the intent and implications of the identified State and Federal Legislation
• Establish an electrical operational plan and policies to give effect to the procedures, processes and legislative obligations of an electrical contracting business

EA102 - Establishing a Contracting Business

• Evaluate those factors that influence the performances and structure of a small contracting business
• Establish a marketing plan for a small contracting business
• Evaluate the labour costs and profit margins associated with a small contracting business.

Your spouse is welcome to join you, free of charge, for the second week of the Contractors Program so they may gain the knowledge required to support you to run your contracting business.

Cost - all modules

Total Cost $2,500

A CTF Subsidy may apply to your enrolment. Please see their website and refer to the “Levy & Funding Guidelines” for more information - https://ctf.wa.gov.au/industry/funding-support/

The CSTA wishes to acknowledge the continued support of the CTF as a positive encouragement for workers employed in this industry to expand their skills and knowledge.