NONAC03008

Practical Testing (Switchboards and Circuits)

Non-accredited Short Course

Get practical installation testing experience in a safe simulated environment and refresh your knowledge of the Australian Standards.

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NEXT INTAKE On campus: Eagle Farm Start date: 06 Sep 2022 Duration: 2 weeks

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$45

Course overview

This course is designed to provide qualified and apprentice electricians, the practical installation testing experience in a safe simulated environment.

It covers cabling selection for main, sub-mains and final sub-circuits including, current requirements, division of circuits, voltage drop, short circuit parameters, and earth fault loop impedance requirements. It also applies Australian Standards 3000 and 3008 to the design of an electrical installation in a practical application.

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Bracken Ridge	Anytime	2 weeks	Part time 1 night per week Thursday	Classroom	Full fee: $45 Apply
Acacia Ridge	Anytime	2 weeks	Part time 1 night per week Wednesday	Classroom	Full fee: $45 Apply
Eagle Farm	06 Sep 2022	2 weeks	Part time 2 nights per week Tuesday, Wednesday	Classroom	Full fee: $45 Apply
Eagle Farm	25 Oct 2022	2 weeks	Part time 2 nights per week Tuesday, Wednesday	Classroom	Full fee: $45 Apply

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Practical Testing (Switchboards and Circuits) (NONAC03008)

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Practical Testing (Switchboards and Circuits)

COURSE CODE: NONAC03008

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

To participate in this course you must be currently employed in the electrotechnology trade either as an apprentice or tradesperson, or hold an Electrical Licence or appropriate work permit form the Queensland Electrical Safety Office.

Resources required

Personal protective equipment:

Protective footwear - Safety Toe, Leather upper, Non slip safety footwear must be worn. They must comply with AS2210 and be in good condition.
Protective clothing - Long sleeved cotton shirt and long pants (100% cotton work wear) must be worn at all times.
Eye protection - Clear safety glasses, (tinted or sunglasses not acceptable). These must conform to the Australian Standard AS 1336 or AS 1337.
Hair protection - long hair (i.e. hair below collar length) must be restrained (hat, headband, or hair tie).

Students failing to meet these minimum standards of dress will not be permitted entry in to practical classes.

Materials list:

scientific calculator (casio),
pencil HB and 2B
eraser
ruler
pen (four colours)
notebook
sharpener.

Need to know

In addition to this course, you can opt to enrol into NONAC03029 Electrical Installation and Design Theory, a four week theory course.

These practical testing nights are optional and can be done with or without the NONAC03029 Electrical Installation and Design Theory course.

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