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Course in Electrician - Minimum Australian Context Gap


 National Code: 11297NAT
 TAFE SA Code: AC00156


2026 start

Description

Are you a skilled migrant looking to work as an Electrician in Australia? The 11297NAT Course in Electrician - Minimum Australian Context Gap (MACG) is your key to success!
This course is designed for skilled migrants that have an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR). The course bridges the gap in Australian standards, regulations and work practices and is required to be completed to support the issuance of a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician qualification.
The course has a nominal 12 months (full time equivalent) on-the-job work performance requirement and part-time off-the-job training component through TAFE SA that must be successfully undertaken to complete the course.
TAFE SA and Energy Skills Australia (ESA) have put together a “Course in Electrician – Minimum Australian Context Gap (11297NAT) - Candidate Information Kit” to further support applicants interested in this pathway. This is available in the “Additional Resources” section below.

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12 months 

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505031

Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
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Full Time classes
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Part Time classes
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Day time classes
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Evening Classes

Evening time classes
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International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements


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Entry Recommendations
This course is for Overseas Skilled Migrants wanting to work as an Electrician in Australia who have completed an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR).

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
This course is intended to have 2 x intakes each year commencing from Term 2 (27 April 2026) and Term 4 (12 October 2026). The course is delivered part-time with blended delivery including a mixture of face-to-face theory classes and online learning through the TAFE SA LEARN platform and practical workshops.

Industry Conditions and Skills
You will need a sound level of English language, literacy and numeracy skills. Note: although not an entry requirement, candidates are strongly advised and encouraged to find an employer as soon as possible, so they can commence the on-the-job component of 11297NAT. You will not be able to complete 11297NAT until you have achieved sufficient on-the-job work experience (covered in more detail in the “Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered” section below).

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
$100-$200: You will need to buy and wear your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as:

  • safety boots
  • safety glasses
  • appropriate workwear (e.g.
    long pants and long sleeve hi vis shirt)

Mandatory Requirements
To be eligible for the 11297NAT course you will be asked to provide evidence of the following:

  • OTSR or ATCS evidence
  • provisional/restricted licence from relevant licensing authority.
    In South Australia this can be obtained via Consumer and Business Services (CBS).
  • A certificate of currency (within last 12 months) for First Aid for the unit HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Full Fee
$3,257
$6,513

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    This course addresses the gap between overseas electrical trades practices, regulations and codes and those applied in Australia
    The knowledge and skills of many overseas qualified electrical workers may be very high, but there are differences in the application of this technical expertise, differences that represent a “gap”. Australian Electrical Regulators require that the gap be addressed in regulated trade vocations such as electrical, where the work context may differ markedly in overseas countries to that of Australia and such differences could endanger lives, infrastructure or systems.
    This nationally accredited course provides the Minimum Australian Context Gap training to holders of an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) or Technical Skills Assessment Record (TSAR) for the UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician qualification.
    This course enables electricians to attain the necessary requirements to apply for an unrestricted Electrician’s Licence from Consumer and Business Services (CBS) in South Australia.
    On-job Workplace Evidence
    Australian regulators require evidence that broad experience has been gained on-the-job and require this evidence to be formally gathered and documented. The industry endorsed method of gathering this evidence is the Exemplar Profiling system.
    Once accepted into the course TAFE SA will provide further information to support you to register yourself and your employer (if they don’t already have an account) on the Exemplar Profiling system. However, if you wish to commence this process earlier please contact Exemplar Profiling on 02 6100 2147, info@exemplarsystems.com.au or chat accessed via: https://profiling.exemplarsystems.com.au/auth/login to register or for more information.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Course in Electrician - Minimum Australian Context Gap (11297NAT)
    STUDY AND CAREER PATHWAYS On successful completion of this accredited course and sufficient supervised employment, TAFE SA will support graduates for issuance of a UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or successor). Alternatively TAFE SA can issue a Statement of Attainment for the 11297NAT Course in Electrician - Minimum Australian Context Gap course and graduates can provide to the RTO responsible for issuing the Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) for issuance of the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply Australian standards and requirements to solve LV a.c. circuits/systems problems 20
    Apply Australian Work Health and Safety practices in the electrical workplace 9
    Document and apply control measures for Australian electrical workplace hazards and risks 7
    Select protection devices and systems for low voltage circuits and apparatus 35
    Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage electrical installations 60
    Verify compliance, functionality and aspects critical to the safety of electrical installations 24

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling 4
    Lay and connect Australian telecommunication services for multiple access 8

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