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VTP360 Restricted Electrical

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

UTILITIES

Occupation Type

Electrician (General)

General Description

Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is not available for online application. Please contact the team on the details below for further information on how to apply.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: Currently not available as either an apprenticeship or traineeship.

This program is designed for people wishing to locate and rectify faults in electrical equipment after disconnecting the equipment from low voltage (1,000 Vac or 1,500 Vdc) installation wiring. This work may be incidental to or a primary and regular function in the workplace.

Students will be developing skills in working safely, selecting and using test and measuring devices, identifying supply arrangements, following isolation and correct disconnection procedures, locating and rectifying faults, following reconnection procedures, terminating and connecting cables and conductors, safety testing and reporting.

Delivery Details
Location	Alice Springs Casuarina
Duration	5 days full-time *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Face-to-face *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide
Start Date	This course is scheduled based on demand. Please contact the delivery team for more information.

Career Opportunities

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Restricted Electrical Licence - "Disconnect/Reconnect and Fault Find (Basic)"
Restricted Electrical Licence - "Disconnect/Reconnect and Fault Find (Water Heaters)"
Restricted Electrical Licence - "Disconnect/Reconnect and Fault Find (Industrial and Control)"

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VTP360 Restricted Electrical - 2026

Accreditation
This is a non-award course and a Statement of Attainment will be issued for nationally recognised units of competency successfully completed.

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

Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina

Study Mode: On campus

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 VTP360 Restricted Electrical candidates require:

You will be required to apply for an -Electrical Trainee Permit- from the Electrical Safety Regulator within NT Worksafe, the permit will identify the elective units of competency required by the Electrical Safety Regulator to enable successful completion and the issuing of a restricted electrical licence
Either be in relevant employment or have access to appropriate workplace environments to achieve the completion requirements of the course

Required Resources

Students will have 24/7 access to assessments and learning resources on CDU's online learning platform Learnline. Before using Learnline however, students will need to ensure that their computer has the correct setup.

Students are supplied with learning resources for this unit.

Duration
Estimated completion time: year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 5 days full-time. 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