Are you looking to start a career in the electrical industry? The Electrician’s Assistant (Low Voltage Systems) Course equips learners with the practical skills and foundational knowledge required to support qualified electricians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of low-voltage electrical systems.
This programme focuses on workplace safety, electrical tools and equipment, wiring, cabling, electrical installations, and cable termination. Learners develop practical competencies that prepare them for entry-level employment in the electrical sector while creating a pathway towards becoming a qualified electrician.
The electrical industry continues to require skilled assistants who can safely support electricians during installation, maintenance, and repair activities. Therefore, this programme combines practical training with industry-relevant theory to develop workplace-ready skills.
At Wheelset Academy, learners gain hands-on experience in cable laying, wire installation, conduit installation, cable termination, electrical safety, and distribution board installation. As a result, graduates become valuable members of electrical installation and maintenance teams.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
Apply workplace health and safety procedures
Identify and use electrical tools and equipment correctly
Understand basic electrical principles
Prepare and lay underground cables
Install above-ground cable support structures
Install distribution boards, panels, boxes, and fittings
Install conduits and wire ways
Conduct basic electrical wiring
Prepare simple electrical drawings
Terminate wires and cables correctly
This programme is registered as a QCTO Occupational Skills Programme and is designed to provide learners with industry-relevant competencies required in low-voltage electrical environments.
To enrol for this programme, learners should meet the following minimum requirements:
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On completion, learners receive a Letter of Competence from Wheelset Academy and, once verified, a Certificate of Competence with a Statement of Results from the QCTO.
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The course is taught in English through interactive methods such as lectures, discussions, case studies, videos, and assessments. Study options include classroom, blended online, or on-site training.
Upon successful completion, learners may pursue opportunities such as:
This module teaches workplace health and safety requirements, hazard identification, risk management, first aid basics, fire safety procedures, ladder safety, barricading methods, and safe working practices in electrical environments.
Learners develop an understanding of electrical tools, equipment handling, housekeeping requirements, electrical safety principles, electrical circuits, and basic electricity used in low-voltage electrical systems.
This module introduces wiring methods, conductor sizing, cable identification, colour coding, cable installation techniques, cable support systems, and cable termination requirements.
Learners develop practical skills in trench preparation, cable laying, cable protection methods, backfilling procedures, and underground cable installation according to industry standards.
This module focuses on handling, storing, supporting, and installing above-ground cable systems while maintaining safety and quality requirements.
Learners gain practical experience in preparing installation areas and installing distribution boards, electrical panels, junction boxes, and associated fittings.
This module covers conduit preparation, conduit installation, wire drawing procedures, cable routing methods, and wire way installation techniques.
Learners develop skills in wire sizing, electrical wiring installation, cable routing, and the preparation of simple electrical installation drawings.
This practical module develops competence in cable termination, wire termination, conductor grouping, cable identification, and safe electrical connection procedures.
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An Electrician’s Assistant Course prepares learners to assist qualified electricians with electrical installations, wiring, cable laying, maintenance, and repair activities.
Yes. The programme is a recognised QCTO Skills Programme with EWSETA serving as the Quality Partner.
Yes. Practical training forms a major part of the programme and includes cable installation, wiring, conduit installation, and cable termination.
Yes. Practical training forms a major part of the programme and includes cable installation, wiring, conduit installation, and cable termination.
Yes. Learners receive training in wiring methods, conductor sizing, cable routing, and cable termination procedures.
Yes. Both underground and above-ground cable installation procedures are covered.
Yes. Learners gain practical experience installing distribution boards, electrical panels, boxes, and fittings.
Yes. Workplace health and safety, hazard identification, fire safety, first aid, and risk management form part of the programme.
Graduates may work as Electrician’s Assistants, Electrical Helpers, Electrical Trades Assistants, Cable Pullers, or Artisan Aides.
Yes. The programme provides foundational skills and serves as a pathway towards further electrical training and electrician qualifications.
Wheelset Academy provides practical, industry-focused training that prepares learners for real workplace electrical installation and maintenance environments.
Graduates may work as Electrician’s Assistants, Electrical Helpers, Electrical Trades Assistants, Cable Pullers, or Artisan Aides.
