About This Qualification

The Occupational Certificate: Electrician is a nationally recognised programme designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to work as professional electricians in South Africa.

Electricians play a vital role in the modern world — installing, testing, connecting, commissioning, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment, wiring, and control systems across a variety of environments. This qualification prepares graduates to meet strict safety, quality, and industry standards while working efficiently on residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

Entry Requirements

To enrol in this programme, applicants must have:

• An NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics and Science.

Career Opportunities for Qualified Electricians

After successfully completing the Occupational Certificate: Electrician, graduates will be able to:

• Plan and prepare worksites, tools, equipment, consumables, and materials for electrical tasks.

• Install, wire, and connect electrical equipment and control systems.

• Test and inspect electrical systems, equipment, and installations.

• Commission electrical installations and control systems for operation.

• Maintain and repair electrical installations, control systems, and equipment.

Possible Employment Sectors:

• Electrical contracting companies

• Manufacturing plants and factories

• Construction and building services

• Municipal and government electrical departments

• Self-employment as a qualified electrician

Duration of the Programme

The Occupational Certificate: Electrician is a 3-year qualification. Learners alternate between structured classroom/practical training and workplace-based industry experience. This combination ensures graduates are job-ready and confident to work independently.

Course Structure and Content

Knowledge Modules – Theory Foundation

• Health, Safety, Quality and Legislation – NQF Level 4

• Tools, Equipment and Materials – NQF Level 4

• Electricity and Electronics – NQF Level 4

• Industry Context – NQF Level 3

• Wire-ways and Wiring – NQF Level 4

• Rotating Electrical Machinery – NQF Level 4

• Electrical Supply Systems and Components – NQF Level 4

• Low Voltage Protection – NQF Level 4

• Fault Finding – NQF Level 4

Practical Skills Modules – Hands-On Training

• Use of hand and power tools – NQF Level 3

• Planning and preparing for wiring, connection, testing, inspection, commissioning, and maintenance – NQF Level 3

• Worksite preparation for installation and wiring – NQF Level 3

• Installing wire-ways – NQF Level 4

• Installing, wiring, and connecting equipment and control systems – NQF Level 4

• Conducting pre-commission inspections, fault-finding, and testing – NQF Level 4

• Performing commissioning tests – NQF Level 4

• Fault-finding and repairing electrical installations and control systems – NQF Level 4

Workplace Experience Modules – Industry Application

• Planning and preparation for wiring, connection, testing, inspection, commissioning, and maintenance – NQF Level 4, 8 Credits

• Installation, wiring, and connection of electrical equipment and control systems – NQF Level 4, 74 Credits

• Testing and inspection of electrical systems and installations – NQF Level 4, 15 Credits

• Commissioning electrical installations and control systems – NQF Level 4, 15 Credits

• Maintenance of electrical installations and control systems – NQF Level 4

Why Choose the Occupational Certificate: Electrician?

This qualification is perfect for individuals who are passionate about working with electrical systems and want a career that is in high demand both locally and internationally. With South Africa’s growing infrastructure needs, the demand for qualified electricians continues to rise — making this certification a pathway to stable employment, career advancement, and even self-employment opportunities.