In Western Australia, the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 provide that electrical contracting work may only be carried out by persons holding the appropriate electrical licence as issued by the Electrical Licensing Board.
CET provides approved courses that fulfils the Electrical Contractor Training Program and provides licensed electricians with the relevant training, skills and knowledge to complete a range of relevant electrical contracting work.
Fees are subject to change. Course fees do not incur GST.
CET012
Full Course - 14 days
Nominees - 5 Days
Business - 9 Days
The Electrical Contractor Training Program consists of three competency based modules: WAE200, EA102, EA103B. This course can be undertaken either with all three courses, or as a Business or Nominee focusing on the various aspects of a contractor business.
Regulation 36 of the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 provides for the issue of an Electrical Contractor’s Licence to a sole trader, a firm, or a body corporate and requires that the applicant, or at least one person in the employ of the applicant who is concerned in the management or conduct of the business, understands fully the duties and obligations imposed by the regulations, the Electricity Act 1945 and the Energy Coordination Act 1994 and has therefore successfully completed the following modules of the ECTP:
WAE200 Electrical Operational Requirements (40 hours)
Module Learning Outcomes
EA102 - Establishing a Contracting Business
Module Learning Outcomes
Regulation 38 of the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 provides for the issue of an In-House Electrical Installing Work Licence where an employer engages or employs an electrical worker to carry out electrical installing work other than maintenance work in respect only of premises owned, leased, or occupied by the employer. Regulation 36 requires that the applicant, or at least one person in the employ of the applicant, is the holder of a current WA Electrician’s Licence and that person has, to the satisfaction of the Electrical Licensing Board, completed the following module of the ECTP:
EA103B - General Legislative Requirements
Module Learning Outcomes
Entry to module WAE200 will require applicants to hold a current WA Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence.
Fully enclosed shoes must be worn at all times in CET buildings. Safety boots/shoes must be worn when working in the workshop.
Prior to course commencement the learner is required to review CET's Code of Conduct found at Terms & Conditions/Policies page and undertake pre-course reading and pre-course review activities via an online platform - CET Learning.
Applicants are required to obtain the following resources prior to course commencement:
Available at both CET campuses:
Available at the State Law Publisher:
Available at Building and Energy:
Disclaimer: Standards are subject to change without notice. Applicants should check for the latest version before purchase.
Code | Description | Nominal Hours |
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EA103B | General Legislative Requirements | N/A |
EA102 | Establishing a Contracting Business | N/A |
WAE200 | Electrical Operational Requirements | N/A |
Date | Location | Availability |
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18 Nov 2024 | Joondalup | Intake full |
Graduates will be issued with a Certificate of Completion. Application for licence issue should be made to Building and Energy: http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/building-and-energy/electrical-licence (within twelve months of completing the business course modules, and three months for nominee courses).
If you have undertaken previous training in the Electrical trade or any associated trades, you may qualify for recognition of prior learning.
Please download and complete the Electrical Contractors Training Program RPL Application.
Complete the form below to enquire.