Occupational Certificate: Electrician at Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd

Programme 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.

Faculty: School of Artisans, Trades & Professions | Duration: Minimum +-12 Months / +- 24 Months. | Study mode: blended | Intake: February 2027 (start date 15 Feb 2027) | Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Setting Up Worksite for Installations, ELEC-1WM05 Maintenance processes for electrical installations and control systems, ELEC-1WM04 Processes of commissioning electrical installations and control systems, ELEC-1WM03 Processes of testing and inspecting of electrical equipment, control systems and installations, ELEC-1WM02 Processes of installing, wiring and connecting of electrical equipment and control systems, ELEC-1WM01 Planning and preparation process for the wiring, connection, testing, inspecting, commissioning and maintaining of electrical installations and control systems, Fault Finding and Repair of Electrical Systems, Performing Commissioning Tests.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Grade 9 (Std 7) Certificate with a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science, OR N1 Pass (with mathematics and science), OR Vocational or Further Education Certificate at any level, OR Recognition of prior learning through an RPL process IMPORTANT: If you don't meet our minimum entry requirement, you can still apply for special admission, regardless of what formal education you have. Please note that there are terms and conditions for this application, and all approvals will be made at the discretion of the Academic Board.

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open; applicants apply with their latest Grade 12 term results or final Grade 11 results and a copy of their South African ID.

Apply through the official page: https://applications.myaie.ac/

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