Unit Standards for Installation Electrician (Three-phase industrial/commercial)

Test, Inspect and complete a certificate of compliance for a three phase installation

  • Test and inspect a three-phase industrial/commercial installation (Unit Standard No. 259197)
  • Issue certificate of compliance for a domestic/commercial/industrial installation (Unit Standard No.13683)
 

The training program is at our training centre at 1 Dickens Road, Umbogintwini, Durban COVID protocols will be observed at all times during the training and assessment.

 

Our programs are developed in such a way as to allow you to meet the requirements of the Department of Labour, in terms of accreditation application as well as to provide you with the necessary tools and expertise to confidently go out and inspect and test electrical installations using the knowledge and recourses available to you. 

 

After successful completion of the training and assessment, you will receive documentary proof of successful completed unit standards of inspection, testing and certification of the relevant assessment from the Energy Sector Education and Training Authority (ESETA). 

 

Registration for an installation Electrician is determined by the Department of labour. AMTC is required to ensure competence for assessment of the above unit standards. Documentary proof of your process and documents used by you to inspect, test and certify any of the above type of electrical installation is a prerequisite for assessment process 

The assessment for competence as required will be conducted after you have collected all evidence. The assessment process will include

  • Evaluation of previous coached or self-inspection and testing tests conducted by you.
  • A knowledge evaluation of applicable codes or standards.
  • An onsite assessment to establish competence in inspection and testing and evidence recording.
  • The completion of the supporting documentation of on site assessment.
  • Completion of a Certificate of Compliance.
  • Feedback and certification and ESETA communication.

Target audience

  • Electricians working in commercial or industrial installations
  • Maintenance electricians
  • Electricians who issue Certificates of Compliance (CoC) on three phase installations
  • Electricians requiring assessments for Department of Labour accreditation application
  • Electricians wanting to upgrade their knowledge of inspection and testing electrical installations.

Pre-requisites

Knowledge of SANS 10142-1 and relevant codes of practice linked to industrial/commercial installations would be an advantage as this course applies the codes and practices. 

Purpose of program

To equip delegates with knowledge, skills and information to interpret codes, standards and legislation and thereby enabling them to conduct and record valid detail during three phase electrical installations inspections and tests. 

Contents

  • Applicable Occupational Health and Safety Act 85.1993 legislation
  • Identification and assessment of area to be inspected.
  • Transformer room and associated areas
  • Main incomer and protections
  • Main and sub boards including cascades
  • Cables, wireways, protection and Glands
  • Hazardous/specialised area identification
  • Recording of results and inspection report
  • Tests to be conducted and interpreting readings
  • Client reports and final inspections.
  • Assessment preparation for delegates requiring competence assessment

Training methodology used during course

  • Interactive participative presentation
  • Practical use of documentation and instruments will be done during course
  • Programs are limited to a maximum of 15 delegates in order to allow delegate participation

Course documentation provided

Training manual and Support material 

Course documentation NOT provided

 
SANS 10142-1(Ed 3.00)  – The wiring of premises Part 1: Low-voltage installations 
 

The SANS 10142-1 will not automatically be provided as part of the course training. Should you wish us to provide this code you will need to order it when enrolling for the course. The SANS 10142-1 can be purchases from SABS in Pretoria or via their web page on https://store.sabs.co.za/catalog/

 

TO BRING WITH TO THE COURSE

You will need to bring the latest version of the SANS 10142-1 (Ed. 3.00) with you to the course. The SANS 10142-1 can be purchased from SABS in Pretoria or via their web page on https://store.sabs.co.za/catalog/

Course duration: - 3 days (8:30 to 16:15) 

Assessment duration: 2½ hours one month after the course

Certificates

All delegates assessed competent will receive a certificate and an EWSETA statement of results.  Delegates enrolled for the training only will receive an attendance certificate only.

Assessment criteria

The assessment for competence as required will be conducted after you have collected all evidence. The assessment process will include: 

  • Evaluation of previous coached or self-inspection and testing tests conducted by you.
  • A knowledge evaluation of applicable codes or standards.
  • An onsite assessment to establish competence in inspection and testing and evidence recording. (This date will be allocated to the delegate during the duration of the course and cannot be changed)
  • The assessment is treated as a NATIONAL EXAM where applicable and cannot be cancelled.
  • All re-assessments and cancelled assessments will be levied at a cost of 45% of the course fee and no negotiations will be entered into.
  • The completion of the supporting documentation of on site assessment.
  • Completion of a Certificate of Compliance.
  • Feedback and certification and ESETA communication.

Terms & Conditions

Before booking and paying for a program please ensure you are familiar with AMTC’s terms and conditions, these can be found on our web page www.pandttechnology.co.za or a copy can be requested from our administration office. 

Course cost

The latest prices are available from AMTC

NOTE: If you attend the training only and decide at a later stage to do the assessment, you will need to do the   assessment within three months of the course that you attended

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