COURSE OVERVIEW:

Welcome to the Apply Professional Work Practices in Electrotechnology Operations course. This program has been designed to strengthen your safety awareness, technical discipline, and professional conduct to perform electrical work to a high standard in a range of electrotechnology environments, while consistently meeting regulatory, organisational, and client expectations.

The course begins by introducing what high-quality work practice looks like in electrotechnology settings, clarifying the roles and responsibilities of electrical workers, and outlining expectations for safety, accuracy, and compliance in day-to-day work. It explores the importance of professionalism, reliability, and accountability, highlighting how individual behaviour, attention to detail, and adherence to procedures directly affect safety outcomes, installation quality, system performance, and the reputation of both the worker and the organisation.

Workplace health and safety is central to all electrical work. This section examines common electrical hazards such as electric shock, arc flash, burns, fire, working at heights, confined spaces, and live work risks, and focuses on following electrical safety procedures at all times. It also explores the correct selection and use of personal protective equipment, and how to respond to incidents and electrical emergencies, including isolating supplies, raising alarms, providing initial assistance within scope, and following reporting and escalation requirements.

Accurate interpretation of electrical drawings, plans, and specifications is essential for safe, compliant installations. This section focuses on reading electrical diagrams accurately, understanding symbols, layouts, and schematics, and identifying circuit and system requirements for different types of installations. It also emphasises the importance of confirming work instructions with supervisors, licensed electricians, or designers before commencing, ensuring that any uncertainties are resolved early and that work remains aligned with design intent and standards.

Preparing the work area and electrical systems correctly is a key step in safe and efficient operations. This section examines how to establish safe work zones, including barriers and signage where required, isolate electrical supplies using approved methods, and test for dead before beginning any work on electrical equipment or circuits. It also highlights the importance of maintaining housekeeping standards on site, such as managing leads, tools, and materials to avoid trip hazards, confusion, or accidental damage.

Professional electrotechnology work relies on the correct selection and safe use of tools and equipment. This section explores how to identify appropriate hand tools, power tools, and test instruments for specific electrical tasks, inspect tools and test equipment for damage or defects before use, and operate them according to manufacturer instructions and safety requirements. It also considers secure and organised storage of tools after use, supporting equipment longevity, safety, and readiness for future tasks.

Safe electrical isolation and lockout procedures are critical to preventing electric shock and unintended energisation. This section examines how to identify isolation points correctly, apply lockout and tagging procedures to prevent unauthorised re-energisation, and verify the effectiveness of isolation using appropriate testing methods. It also covers restoring systems safely after work is completed, including checking work areas, removing tools and temporary earths where applicable, and confirming that it is safe to re-energise.

Installing electrical wiring and cables to standard underpins safety, reliability, and compliance. This section focuses on selecting correct cable types based on load, environment, and regulatory requirements, installing wiring to required standards and manufacturer specifications, and securing and protecting cables using appropriate supports, conduits, and fittings. It also emphasises maintaining neat, logical, and compliant installations that facilitate inspection, testing, fault-finding, and future modifications.

Electrical accessories and equipment must be installed accurately and securely. This section explores installing switches, outlets, luminaires, and other fittings in accordance with plans and standards, mounting equipment so that it is stable and accessible, and ensuring correct polarity, earthing, and connections. It also highlights verifying installation accuracy before energisation, including visual checks and preliminary tests to confirm that devices are correctly wired and labelled.

Correct connection and termination of electrical circuits is essential for safety and performance. This section examines preparing conductors properly, including stripping, dressing, and twisting where applicable, making secure and compliant terminations using suitable connectors and hardware, and identifying and labelling circuits clearly for future reference. It also addresses preventing loose, damaged, or faulty connections that could result in overheating, intermittent operation, or electrical failure.

Testing and verifying electrical installations is a core competency in electrotechnology practice. This section focuses on conducting mandatory electrical tests in accordance with standards, using testing equipment correctly and safely, and recording test results accurately for compliance and traceability. It also explores confirming that installations meet electrical and organisational standards before energisation, ensuring that systems are safe, functional, and ready for use by clients or other trades.

Diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults requires methodical thinking and disciplined practice. This section examines how to identify faults and symptoms through observation, reports, and test results, apply systematic fault-finding techniques to narrow down likely causes, and repair faults safely using appropriate methods and components. It also emphasises verifying repairs through retesting and observation before re-energising systems, ensuring that faults have been resolved and no new risks have been introduced.

Quality control and compliance checks are essential to professional electrical work. This section explores inspecting completed work against applicable standards, codes, and organisational procedures, identifying non-compliant or substandard work, and rectifying defects promptly and thoroughly. It also highlights the responsibility to ensure that all work meets regulatory requirements and internal quality expectations, supporting safe operation, inspection outcomes, and legal compliance.

Accurate documentation and reporting form a critical part of electrotechnology practice. This section focuses on recording work completed in a clear and detailed manner, completing certificates, test sheets, and other compliance documents correctly, and updating site records such as drawings, schedules, and labels. It also examines reporting hazards, defects, and issues through appropriate channels so that risks are addressed and information is available for future maintenance and audits.

Electrotechnology projects are rarely completed in isolation and depend on effective collaboration with other trades and stakeholders. This section examines how to communicate clearly with supervisors, site managers, and other workers, coordinate electrical work with other trades to avoid clashes and rework, and follow site communication procedures such as pre-starts, toolbox talks, and radio protocols. It also explores supporting safe and efficient workflows by planning interfaces, sharing information, and working cooperatively.

Responsible electrical practice also includes attention to environmental and energy efficiency considerations. This section explores minimising waste and material use through accurate planning and ordering, supporting energy-efficient installations by applying efficient design choices and technologies where appropriate, and handling electrical waste such as cables, fittings, and electronic components responsibly. It also considers following environmental requirements and policies that relate to resource use, recycling, and protection of surrounding areas.

Finally, the course concludes with reviewing performance and continuous improvement in electrotechnology practice. This section examines how to reflect on completed electrical work to identify areas of strength and improvement, accept feedback from supervisors and colleagues constructively, and identify skill development needs in technical, safety, or communication areas. It also explores contributing to improved electrotechnology practices by sharing ideas, supporting apprentices and peers, and engaging in ongoing learning and professional development.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with professional work practices, strong safety awareness, and disciplined technical approaches that support high-quality, compliant, and reliable electrotechnology operations across a range of workplace contexts.

Each section is complemented with examples to illustrate the concepts and techniques discussed.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:

1. Introduction to Electrotechnology Practice

• Understanding high-quality work practices in electrotechnology environments
• Roles and responsibilities of electrical workers
• Expectations for safety, accuracy, and compliance
• Importance of professionalism and accountability

2. Applying Workplace Health and Safety Requirements

• Identifying common electrical hazards
• Following electrical safety procedures
• Using personal protective equipment correctly
• Responding to incidents and electrical emergencies

3. Interpreting Electrical Drawings, Plans, and Specifications

• Reading electrical diagrams accurately
• Understanding symbols, layouts, and schematics
• Identifying circuit and system requirements
• Confirming work instructions before commencing

4. Preparing the Work Area and Electrical Systems

• Establishing safe work zones
• Isolating electrical supplies correctly
• Testing for dead before work
• Maintaining site housekeeping

5. Selecting and Using Electrical Tools and Equipment Safely

• Identifying appropriate tools for tasks
• Inspecting tools and test equipment
• Using tools according to manufacturer instructions
• Storing tools securely after use

6. Applying Safe Electrical Isolation and Lockout Procedures

• Identifying isolation points
• Applying lockout and tagging procedures
• Verifying isolation effectiveness
• Restoring systems safely after work

7. Installing Electrical Wiring and Cables

• Selecting correct cable types
• Installing wiring to required standards
• Securing and protecting cables
• Maintaining neat and compliant installations

8. Installing Electrical Accessories and Equipment

• Installing switches, outlets, and fittings
• Mounting equipment securely
• Ensuring correct polarity and connections
• Verifying installation accuracy

9. Connecting and Terminating Electrical Circuits

• Preparing conductors correctly
• Making secure and compliant terminations
• Identifying and labelling circuits
• Preventing loose or faulty connections

10. Testing and Verifying Electrical Installations

• Conducting mandatory electrical tests
• Using testing equipment correctly
• Recording test results accurately
• Confirming compliance with standards

11. Diagnosing and Rectifying Electrical Faults

• Identifying electrical faults and symptoms
• Applying systematic fault-finding techniques
• Repairing faults safely
• Verifying repairs before re-energising

12. Applying Quality Control and Compliance Checks

• Inspecting work against standards
• Identifying non-compliant work
• Rectifying defects promptly
• Ensuring work meets regulatory requirements

13. Completing Electrical Documentation and Reporting

• Recording work completed accurately
• Completing certificates and compliance documents
• Updating site records
• Reporting hazards or issues

14. Working Effectively with Other Trades and Stakeholders

• Communicating clearly on site
• Coordinating electrical work with other trades
• Following site communication procedures
• Supporting safe and efficient workflows

15. Managing Environmental and Energy Efficiency Practices

• Minimising waste and material use
• Supporting energy-efficient installations
• Handling electrical waste responsibly
• Following environmental requirements

16. Reviewing Performance and Continuous Improvement

• Reflecting on completed electrical work
• Accepting feedback from supervisors
• Identifying skill development needs
• Contributing to improved electrotechnology practices

COURSE DURATION:

The typical duration of this course is approximately 3-4 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.

COURSE DELIVERY:

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ASSESSMENT:

A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.

CERTIFICATION:

Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.