This qualification provides competencies in electrical business management and contracting, programmable logic controllers, motor control and mechatronics. To be eligible for the award of the Certificate IV in Electrical, learners must complete five units from the seven offered by NMIT.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: 21767VIC
- Local Fees: fees and charges
Campus: Preston
Duration
Part-time: 190 – 340 hours depending on units selected.
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Pathways to study at a diploma level not developed as yet.
Career Opportunities
This course is intended to be a post-trade development program for licensed electrical and other relevant workers, who require additional skills to enable them to work on advanced electrical control systems generally operating in an environment subject to the requirements of the Victorian Electricity Safety Act 1998. These requirements mandate a licence to practice if the equipment is fixed wired into an electrical installation at low voltage or above.
Entrance Requirements
Students must have the competencies defined by the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician, or other relevant engineering disciplines.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Assessment in this program is conducted by assignments/examinations and practical tasks.
Materials
A list of required materials will be given upon commencement of the course.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
You can enrol in part-time courses at an Information and Enrolment Session
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCMT261A | Use SCADA systems in manufacturing | 30 | Core |
| VBQU449 | Estimate electrotechnology projects | 40 | Core |
| VBQU451 | Conduct an electrical contracting business | 40 | Core |
| VBQU452 | Set up and commission programmable logic controllers | 40 | Core |
| VBQU453 | Write programs for programmable logic controllers | 60 | Core |
| VBQU459 | Install and maintain induction motors | 60 | Core |
| VBQU460 | Evaluate performance of electrical machines | 40 | Core |
**Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications, which must be provided as evidence of completion.
