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Overview

Are you looking to become an Electrician? This Occupational Certificate: Electrician was developed in collaboration with leading industry experts from Metal and Chemical Industries, Mining, Railways, Electrical, Agricultural Sector, and other leading institutions. With this qualification, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, prepare, install, test, connect, commission, maintain, alter and repair electrical equipment, wiring and control systems. Register now to become a qualified Electrician and join the ranks of these prestigious organizations:

The journey to your RED SEAL: This is an Occupation Trade that requires a RED SEAL to practise as a designated Electrician as per article Occupational Certificate Article 26D (RED SEAL*)

Part 1

Theory Modules

Runs with Part 2

 

Theory Exam

Part 2

Practical Training

Runs with Part 1

 

Logbook, Observation & Assessment

Part 3

Workplace Modules

+- 18 months

 

Observation & Logbook

Trade Test for
RED SEAL

Pricing

FromR 11 845.30p/m
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Campus Locations

MidrandOnline

Delivery Mode

Full Time, HybridPart Time, Online

Next Intake Date

15 February '27

Important Notes

This Qualification replaces the following Qualifications:

  • 63889, "Further Education and Training Certificate: Electrical Engineering", Level 4, 130 Credits.
  • 72052, "Further Education and Training Certificate: Electrical Engineering", Level 4, 130 Credits.
  • 72072, "Further Education and Training Certificate: Electrical Engineering: Chemical", Level 4, 130 Credits.
  • 72070, "Further Education and Training Certificate: Electrical Engineering: Electrical Construction", Level 4, 130 Credits.
  • 23625, "National Certificate: Electrical", Level 4, 301 Credits.
  • 20420, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering", Level 4,120 Credits.
  • 73313, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering", Level 2, 140 Credits.
  • 20418, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering", Level 2, 120 Credits.
  • 48474, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering", Level 4, 134 Credits.
  • 48473, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering", Level 2, 143 Credits.
  • 63790, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering", Level 3, 133 Credits.
  • 48475, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering", Level 3, 127 Credits.
  • 20419, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering", Level 3, 120 Credits.
  • 72051, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering", Level 3, 133 Credits.
  • 63789, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering", Level 2, 140 Credits.
  • 72074, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering: Chemical", Level 3, 133 Credits.
  • 67431, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering: Chemical", Level 2, 140 Credits.
  • 72073, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering: Electrical Construction", Level 3, 133 Credits.
  • 67430, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering: Electrical Construction", Level 2, 140 Credits.
  • 72071, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering: Mining", Level 3, 133 Credits.
  • 67429, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering: Mining and Minerals", Level 2, 140 Credits.
  • 72080, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering: Transport", Level 3, 133 Credits.
  • 67434, "National Certificate: Electrical Engineering: Transport", Level 2, 140 Credits.


This qualification covers the following recorded trades:

  • ID 60997, Electrician.
  • ID 61021, Electrician.
  • ID 60995, Electrician.
  • ID 61019, Electrician.
  • ID 61004, Electrician.
  • ID 61015, Electrician.
  • ID 60993, Electrician.
  • ID 60986, Electrician.
  • ID 61013, Electrician.
  • ID 60992, Electrician.
  • ID 61002, Electrician.
  • ID 60991, Electrician.
  • ID 61001, Electrician.
  • ID 60990, Electrician.
  • ID 61007, Electrician (Construction).
  • ID 60989, Electrician (Construction).
  • ID 60994, Electrician (Construction).
  • ID 61005, Electrician (Engineering).
  • ID 61006, Electrician (Engineering).

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* As per Communique 2 of 2022 from the Council of Higher Education, all programs accredited for contact mode only may be offered in all delivery modes for the 2024 academic year.

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