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Electrical Training Courses in Australia: Powering Safety & Compliance in 2025

POSTED: March 31 2025

The Importance of Electrical Training

Electrical work is one of the most critical and high-risk professions across industries like mining, oil & gas, utilities, and construction. With evolving safety regulations and advancing technology, it’s essential for electrical professionals to stay updated with the latest skills, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Competency Training, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 31299), is a leader in electrical training courses in Australia. With years of industry expertise, they provide nationally accredited programs that equip professionals with the knowledge and hands-on experience required to work safely and efficiently with electrical systems.

 

Electrical Training Courses: Overview & Key Benefits

Competency Training offers a wide range of electrical courses, ensuring workers across industries can meet regulatory standards and enhance their expertise.

Who Should Attend?

Our courses cater to:
Electricians looking to upskill.
HV & LV Operators managing high-voltage or low-voltage systems.
Instrumentation Technicians seeking compliance training.
Maintenance & Technical Personnel responsible for electrical installations and servicing.
Supervisors & Safety Officers ensuring workplace electrical safety.

 

Key Electrical Training Courses

1. High Voltage Switching Operations

🔹 Learn to safely switch and isolate high voltage (HV) equipment.
🔹 Covers legislation, risk assessment, and emergency response.
🔹 Hands-on practical training to meet industry safety standards.

2. Hazardous Areas Electrical Training

🔹 Gain the skills to install, inspect, and maintain electrical equipment in hazardous locations.
🔹 Learn about classification zones, Ex-rated equipment, and compliance regulations.
🔹 Ideal for industries like oil & gas, petrochemical, and mining.

3. Low Voltage Rescue & CPR (LVR & CPR)

🔹 Essential for electricians, apprentices, and first responders.
🔹 Covers low-voltage rescue techniques and CPR procedures.
🔹 Meets Australian electrical safety requirements (AS/NZS 4836).

4. Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA)

🔹 Specialised training for those working with Ex-rated electrical equipment.
🔹 Covers inspections, maintenance, and installation in explosive atmospheres.
🔹 Nationally recognised training for industries handling flammable gases, vapours, and dust.

5. Electrical Safety Observer Training

🔹 Learn to monitor live electrical work and provide emergency response.
🔹 Gain competency in electrical risk management and control measures.
🔹 Ideal for safety supervisors and maintenance teams.

6. Instrumentation & Control Training

🔹 Hands-on training in industrial automation, process control, and instrumentation systems.
🔹 Covers pressure, temperature, level, and flow measurement techniques.
🔹 Ideal for electricians, maintenance technicians, and process operators.

 

Why Choose Competency Training for Electrical Training?

🔸 Industry-Leading Expertise – Learn from trainers with real-world experience.
🔸 Nationally Recognised Qualifications – Gain certification that meets Australian safety standards.
🔸 Hands-On Practical Training – Apply skills in realistic scenarios.
🔸 Flexible Learning Options – Choose between public courses, corporate training, and on-site delivery.
🔸 Ongoing Career Support – Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving electrical industry.

Key Industry Trends in Electrical Training for 2025

Stricter Safety Regulations – Compliance with updated Australian Standards is now a top priority.
Technological Advancements – New automation and digital monitoring tools require upskilling.
Increased Demand for Certified Professionals – Businesses seek trained professionals to mitigate risks.

 

Take the Next Step

🔹 Invest in your electrical safety and compliance training today!
🔹 Browse Competency Training’s 2025 Electrical Courses and secure your spot.
🔹 Visit: competencytraining.com.au/electrical-courses

Need help finding the right course?

I have left the course feeling a lot more confident in my abilities to complete my EEHA responsibilities at site. There was a lot of content but our trainer delivered it in a way that was not overwhelming.
(EEHA Student)
Was a great teacher and a very friendly people person, will be recommending courses to my company.
(EEHA Student)
There is more than enough in the course content to make sure we walk away qualified.
Stuart Grant
(Cert IV Instrumentation Student)
Fantastic course content led by a great teacher. Very happy, and I feel that I have learnt a lot in the week.
(EEHA Student)

The overall experience with Competency Training was excellent, very professional. From our original inquiry, arranging technical training, to completion was seamless.

(On-site Course Delivery)
Great course. Will highly recommend to other staff. Trainer was great and very welcoming.
(EEHA Student)
The trainer was an extremely knowledgeable instructor. His delivery of the course was outstanding and he is very friendly and approachable.
(EEHA Student)

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