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11297NAT Course in Electrician - Minimum Australian Context Gap

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

UTILITIES

Occupation Type

Electrician (General)

General Description

Availability: A Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: Currently not available as either an apprenticeship or traineeship.

This course provides Minimum Australian Context Gap training to holders of an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) or Australian Technical Competencies Statement (ATCS) for the UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or successor).

Delivery Details
Location	Casuarina Alice Springs
Duration	1 year *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Blended Workplace
Start Date	February 3, 2026 A specific commencement date will be determined in consultation with the delivery team. *A course timetable/study plan will be provided on application for the course.
Attendance	This course is self-paced therefore students will be notified by the lecturer when they are required to attend. *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide

Career Opportunities

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:

Electrician

Course Information Flyer(s)

11297NAT Course in Electrician - Minimum Australian Context Gap - 2026

Accreditation

This is a current nationally accredited course.

Locations and Study Mode

Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.

Locations: Casuarina, Alice Springs
Study Mode: On campus, online, both, workplace assessment

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

Entry Requirements Domestic

A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into the 11297NAT Course in Electrician - Minimum Australian Context Gap, candidates are required to:

be an NT resident
hold an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) or Australian Technical Competencies Statement (ATCS) for a UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or successor);
hold a provisional/restricted licence issued by NT WorkSafe
be engaged (employed) as an electrical worker
hold a certificate of currency for resuscitation (CPR) within the last twelve months and can provide a certificate of currency.

Required Resources

Students will need access to the internet and a suitable device.

It is a requirement to obtain the appropriate and current Australian Standards, as listed below:

AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations -Wiring Rules-
AS/NZS 3008:1.1.2017 Electrical Installations - Selection of Cables Part 1.1
AS/NZS 3017:2022 Electrical Installations - Verification by Inspection and Testing

These can be obtained online or by arrangement with CDU. These textbooks provide the underpinning knowledge required for the units of competency.

Duration
Estimated completion time: 1 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 1 year. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Student Visa holders must study internally full time

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Contact Details

To find out more about the course, where and when it is offered, how to enrol or any other information please contact:

Electrotechnology and Plumbing
Location: Casuarina and Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7505 (CAS) 08 8959 5465 (ASP)
Email: vet.electro@cdu.edu.au