Trade Description

A trained and licensed domestic electrician installs and maintains electrical infrastructures and machinery in homes and other residential buildings. They perform inspections and repair defective parts to ensure efficiency and operation in a domestic environment.

Assessment Summary

Your assessment will cover but not limited to the following design, installation and maintenance areas:

• Domestic electrical installations: wiring, cables and cable laying, lighting, and appliances installation

• Protective devices and safety: installing, replacing and repairing of fuse boxes, switches, sockets, earthing systems and charging points 

• Tools and tools handling, measuring and testing instruments as well as domestic electrical and electronics equipment 

• Connection of electrical equipment, ovens and refrigerators, to the electricity network and performing electrical bonding and synchronization

• Joining, terminating and weaving electric and communications cable and trunk lines together

• Load balancing, electrical inspection and blueprint reading

• Testing electronic units and installing appliances

Trade Description

A trained and licensed commercial electrician focuses on wiring and electrical systems in commercial buildings. They work with bigger systems, in large buildings like shopping malls, office buildings, restaurants, government buildings and high rises. Many aspects of the job and training are similar to those of residential electricians, but there are also some important differences to consider when choosing this career path.

Assessment Summary

Your assessment will cover but not limited to the following design, installation and maintenance areas:

• Commercial electrical installations: wiring, cables and cable laying, lighting, and appliances installation

• Protective devices and safety: installing, replacing and repairing of fuse boxes, switches, sockets, earthing systems and charging points 

• Tools and tools handling, measuring and testing instruments as well as domestic electrical and electronics equipment 

• Connection of electrical equipment and appliance

• Joining, terminating and weaving electric and communications cable and trunk lines together

• Technical and blueprint reading

• Load balancing, electrical inspection and diagnosis

• Testing electronic units and installing appliances

NB: You might come across other basic electrical and electronics questions that may be specific to domestic electricians

Trade Description

A trained and licensed industrial electrician inspects, installs, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and services industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. Industrial electricians generally work with complex machinery and electrical systems in industrial facilities. Industrial Electricians may work with both high voltage components and micro-currents and are required to use high degree of accuracy and safety.

Assessment Summary

Your assessment will cover but not limited to the following design, installation and maintenance areas:

• Industrial electrical installations: wiring, cables and cable laying, lighting, and appliances installation

• Protective devices and safety: installing, replacing and repairing of fuse boxes, switches, sockets and earthing systems

• Tools and tools handling, measuring and testing instruments as well as domestic electrical and electronics equipment 

• Installing, maintaining and repairing of industrial electrical equipment

• Technical and blueprint reading

• Load balancing, electrical inspection and diagnosis

• Testing electronic units and installing appliances

• Certifications and industrial standards

Description

This course is designed to help you develop and improve your communication skills, emotional intelligence, and other non-technical abilities. These skills are highly valued by employers and can have a significant impact on job performance, productivity, and overall success in the workplace. 

Modules to be completed

1. Effective Communication
2. Personal Branding
3. Emotional Intelligence
4. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
5. Leadership and Ethics
6. Managing Customer expectations

Trade Description:

Welding is a skilled trade that involves joining metal parts through the application of heat, pressure, or both. A competent welder in the construction industry must be able to interpret technical drawings, select the appropriate welding equipment and techniques, and follow safety protocols. You must be proficient in a range of welding techniques, including shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and flux-cored arc welding. You must have a solid understanding of welding materials, codes, standards, and regulations. 

Trade Description

Solar power is a renewable and clean source of energy as an alternative means of generating electricity. Solar power involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of solar panels and related equipment, including inverters and wiring. To be competent in this trade, technicians must have technical skills in solar panel design, installation, and maintenance. They must also possess safety knowledge and be able to communicate effectively with clients and team members. 

• Technical Ability
  
• Inverter and Battery Systems
  
• Electrical Installation and Wiring
  
• Measurement and Fittings
• Power Hand Tools
• Equipment Handling
• Protective Devices and Safety

Trade Description

HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) is a trade that involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating and cooling systems in buildings. HVAC technicians work with a variety of systems, including central air conditioning, heat pumps, furnaces, boilers, and ductless systems. HVAC systems are essential for maintaining a comfortable indoor environment, regulating temperature and humidity, and ensuring good air quality.

Trade Description

Plumbing is a skilled trade that involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of water, gas, and waste systems. A competent plumber must be able to read technical drawings, select appropriate materials and tools, and follow strict safety protocols. They install and maintain plumbing systems such as water supply and distribution, drainage and sewage, and gas distribution systems. A plumber must have knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations, plumbing materials, tools and equipment. A skilled plumber can work in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, and perform tasks like installing water heaters, sewage pipes, repairing leaky pipes, and installing gas lines.