 | Course: | 10809NAT – Course in Electrician – Minimum Australian Context Gap |
 | Duration: | 11 weeks |
 | Delivery Mode: | Blended Learning + ePortfolio (This course is available in all states across Australia) |
 | Next Intake: | 01 Jun 2023 -VIC, 03 Jun – NSW, 31 May – QLD (Students looking to get CPR certificate, we have CPR classes running twice a week, please enquire ahead to book your spot) |
 | Recognition: | Nationally Accredited Training |
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If you have recently moved to Australia with an overseas electrical license then the only thing standing in between your skills and an Australian electrical licence is the 10809NAT Course in Electrician- Minimum Australian Context Gap training.
Our 10809NAT Course in Electrician- Minimum Australian Context Gap training provides a pathway to holders of an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) which is equivalent to the UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician to achieve an unrestricted Australian Electrical licence.
This course is exclusively designed for overseas workers with an electrical background in cabling, lifts or general who wants to move to Australia and gain a relevant licence for employment. The short course provides you with the training and assessment of six core competency standard units and one elective competency standard unit, required knowledge for Australian standards and skill components through online training as well as face-to-face practical demonstrations and observation.
The short course provides you with the training and assessment of six core competency standard units and one elective competency standard unit, required knowledge for Australian standards and skill components through online training as well as face-to-face practical demonstrations and observation.
Entry requirements
Entrants to the 10809NAT Course in Electrician – Minimum Australian Context Gap must:
- hold an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) for a UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or successor)
- hold a provisional/restricted licence issued by the regulatory authority responsible for regulating electrical work and licensing of workers in the jurisdiction where the training will take place
- be engaged (employed) as an electrical worker or have access to a workplace environment that replicates workplace conditions
- hold a certificate of currency for resuscitation (CPR) within the last twelve months and can provide a certificate of currency
Language, Literacy & Numeracy
Applicants must undertake a language, literacy and numeracy assessment during their induction session prior to beginning the qualification. Results will be assessed on an individual level by the assessor.
Depending upon the level of support required for the language, literacy or numeracy an alternative training and assessment methods may be used or the learners will be recommended to pursue Foundation Skills program, which will help them fulfil the LLN gap and achieve the qualification.
Course structure
eProfiling – To get the certificate, you need to complete 12 months of eProfiling. It will count from the day of “L Licence” issued.
| NAT10809001 | Apply Australian Work Health and Safety practices in the workplace | 9 | Core |
| NAT10809002 | Document and apply control measures for Australian electrical workplace hazards and risks | 7 | Core |
| Pre-requisite – NAT10809001 | |||
| NAT10809003 | Apply Australian standards and requirements to solve LV a.c. circuits/systems problems | 20 | Core |
| Pre-requisite – NAT10809001, NAT10809002 | |||
| NAT10809004 | Select protection devices and systems for low voltage electrical installations | 35 | Core |
| Pre-requisite – NAT10809001, NAT10809002, NAT10809003 | |||
| NAT10809005 | Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage electrical installations | 40 | Core |
| Pre-requisite – NAT10809001, NAT10809002, NAT10809003, NAT10809004 | |||
| NAT10809006 | Verify compliance, functionally and aspects critical to the safety of electrical installations | 24 | Core |
| Pre-requisite – NAT10809001, NAT10809002, NAT10809003, NAT10809004, NAT10809005 | |||
| Total nominal hours (core units) | 155 | ||
| Selected Electives | |||
| NAT10809007 | Use computer applications for electrical work in Australia | 2 | Elective |
| Pre-requisite – NAT10809001 | |||
| NAT10809013 | Lay and connect Australian telecommunication services for multiple access | 12 | Elective |
| Pre-requisite – NAT10809001, NAT10809002 | |||
| Total nominal hours (elective units) | 14 | ||
Course delivery
The short course provides you with the training and assessment of six core competency standard units and one elective competency standard unit, required knowledge for Australian standards and skill components through online training as well as face-to-face practical demonstrations and observation.
Learners will have the option to complete their assessments online through Cloud Assess, Frontier’s online learning platform.
Attendance is mandatory to obtain a certificate of completion.
Course Duration
The structured total training – 155 hours.
11 weeks, one full day every Tuesday at Glenroy Campus.
Intake Dates
We run small class sizes between 8 and 10. Due to limited seats. Be quick as spots fill up fast.
Frontier Training and Technology offers monthly intakes. Please inquire with the Student Administration on 1300-625-102 regarding next intake dates. Intake dates are also published and updated on our website at www.frontier.edu.au.
Campus Location
| Address | 1 Mona Street, Bankstown – (NSW) Unit 5, 1 Post office place, Glenroy, VIC 3046 – (Victoria) Unit 7/27 Selhurst Street, Coopers Plains – (Queensland) |
| Telephone: | 1300-625-102 |
| info@frontier.edu.au | |
| Web: | www.frontier.edu.au |
| First Point of Contact | Ms Lupa Borah |
| Office Hours | 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays |
How to apply
| Telephone: | 1300-625-102 |
| info@frontier.edu.au | |
| First Point of Contact | Ms Crystal Mollina |
| Office Hours | 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays |
Fees
What will I need to pay?
- Price: $5500
1. Pay directly with our Account Department
Account Name: Frontier Training and Technology
Bank Name: NAB
Branch Number (BSB): 083 004
Account Number: 761977553
2. Study Loans
Zeefi is Australia’s first dedicated private student loan provider. It allows students to have full control over their loans by empowering them to manage and track loans effectively, with simple terms, a responsible funding method and a dedicated student access portal.
Offering
- Purpose: Fund education only
- Type: Principal and interest
- Rates: Competitive interest rates offered
- Payment: Weekly, fortnightly or monthly direct debit
- Loan Term: 6 to 48 months
- Loan Amount: $2,001 to $15,000
Requirements
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Employed in a full-time, part-time or casual job
- 18 years of age or older
- Can demonstrate a capacity to service the loan
4. Direct Debit
Ezypay Direct Debit Request Form here
This option is for students who want a convenient payment process to save time.
Payments can be done weekly, fortnightly or monthly and in that way, some of the courses are less than 59$ a week.
Contact Frontier Institute of Technology admin for further info.
Fee Refund Policy
Learners who enrol in a short course will need to make a non-refundable full payment while enrolling in the course. Please refer to the fees and refunds policy and procedures on before making payment
If you have further queries, please contact us on (03) 9041-1820
Student support and other policies
The following policies and procedures are currently in effect. Please click the link below to view and download the policy.
If you require further information, please contact student admin on 1300 625 102
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