No formal qualifications or electrical training is required to do any of our courses. We will teach you what is required. Most of the electrical theory is of a basic level. We are confident you will pick it up fairly quickly however our tutors are aware some students may not have a technical background so they are more than happy to explain the concepts in terms you will understand and go at a suitable pace.

No.  This is simply because there is no registration or licensing system for test and tag technicians in Australia.
Click for more about the great test and tag license myth.

No. There are a number of reasons we decided not to provide the Nationally Accredited (NA) course;

1. To do testing and tagging in Victoria (where we operate from) the requirement is you must be a competent person with no requirement to undertake a nationally accredited course.  This does vary between the States / Territories. (more info about requirements in your jurisdiction)
2. The current nationally accredited course only covers the minimum knowledge and skill sets. For most students this leaves them with big gaps in their skills once they leave the comfort of the classroom and enter the real world.
3. Not being constrained by the strict content limitations of the Nationally Accredited course we have been able to write a course that covers everything in the nationally accredited course plus more.
4. We see no value for students to have them pay an extra $150 – $200 to do the nationally accredited course that delivers less content than our non-accredited course.

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To perform testing and tagging you must meet the requirements of a competent person as defined in the Standard AS/NZS 3760.

In short, this means you need to have an understanding of the application and requirements of the Standard and be able to correctly perform the required tasks. The Standard does not require a competent person to be a registered or qualified electrical practitioner. The recommended way to become a competent person is to attend a reputable test and tag course.

Some jurisdictions have specific requirements.  Click here for information

The quick answer is Yes.

You need to keep in mind that although completing this course will enable you to test and tag a wide range of appliances, it doesn’t cover the full range of skills and knowledge you will need to run a successful test and tag contracting business. However, this course is a great starting point for you to find out if testing and tagging is right for you.

If you are serious about wanting to start your own business, let us know as we have access to a lot of knowledge and experience in this area that could be of value to you.

This is a course where the entire course is presented in a training room by a tutor. These are run on specific dates.

We understand your circumstances can change, often unexpectedly. If this happens, you can defer your course to another date subject to availability.

A deferral fee may apply (see T&Cs) but we look at all requests on a case-by-case basis. The more notice you give us the easier it is to accommodate your request.

The full details are found in the T&Cs – you’ll find a link on the registration form.

With this course the fundamental / theory components are done online and the practical skills sessions are done face-to-face in the training room.  You will need to complete the online component prior to attending the practical skills sessions you booked in for when registering.

You will need access to a computer and a reliable internet connection so you can log-in and do the online component. You will also need access to a copy of AS/NZS 3760 (see Q&A above on this)

The content is the same as our face-to-face and combo short courses.  The only difference is you do it all online.

o access the course content you will need access to:

• A computer / laptop
• A reliable internet connection
• A copy of AS/NZS 3760 – this will be referred to during the course (the importance of this standard will be explained during the course)

To practice the practical aspects you will need;

• An insulation / continuity meter or
• An automated PAT
• Class 1, Class 2 appliances, an extension lead and a powerboard.