CSTC — Electrical Technology — Trade Test Level 1
About This Course
Course purpose
This CSTC course provides a structured learning pathway for Electrical Technology — Trade Test Level 1. It combines instructor-led teaching, practical demonstration, guided activities, applied problem-solving, knowledge checks and a learner evidence portfolio. Foundation level: learn core vocabulary and safe, repeatable procedures through demonstrations and closely supervised practice.
Intended learners
For CSTC learners following the Electrical Technology trade-test pathway at Level 1. Learners must complete centre induction, use only authorised equipment/accounts, follow instructions and seek trainer guidance if a task exceeds their competence.
Learning outcomes
- Apply safe work and isolation procedures
- Interpret trade drawings and specifications
- Use tools and materials correctly
- Complete supervised practical tasks to a quality checklist
- Record inspection, test, defect and handover evidence
- Communicate findings and reflect on improvements using accurate records.
Curriculum structure
Five units, ten structured lessons. Every unit includes teaching notes, guided practice, a knowledge check, quality/safety checkpoints and evidence to retain.
- Workshop safety and tools: PPE, hazard recognition, housekeeping, emergency response, safe isolation concepts, hand tools and instrument care.
- Electrical principles and diagrams: Voltage, current, resistance, power, conductors/insulators, series and parallel circuits and common symbols.
- Cables and basic accessories: Cable identification, stripping without damage, terminals, switches, lamp holders, routing and workmanship.
- Low-voltage circuits and testing: Safe extra-low-voltage circuits, continuity on isolated boards, open circuits, poor connections and basic fault finding.
- Integrated practical and portfolio: Planning, safe execution, inspection, records, a small supervised project and reflection.
Delivery approach
- Short instructor explanations and demonstrations before practice.
- Guided exercises using approved equipment, supplied scenarios or safe practice datasets.
- Formative questions and feedback before progression.
- Portfolio evidence appropriate to the trade: worksheets, drawings, test data, production records, samples or service records.
Assessment plan
Observed safe setup, drawing/calculation tasks, supervised practical build, inspection records and an integrated task.
- Diagnostic check of prior knowledge and safety.
- Formative knowledge checks, oral questions, work sheets and practical observation after each unit.
- Integrated capstone task including planning, safe execution, output inspection, correction and handover.
- Formal trade-test and certification decisions must use authorised criteria; completing this online course alone is not a formal TEVETA award.
Resources and equipment
Approved training boards, insulated tools, suitable test meters/leads, cable samples, accessories, diagrams, PPE, checklists and current approved installation references.
Health, safety and responsibilities
Electrical activities must use the instructor-approved training rig and isolation procedure. Trainees must not energise mains equipment or perform statutory testing without authorised supervision. Stop work and notify the instructor if conditions are unsafe, information is missing or a result indicates a safety-critical defect.
Results and progression
Course participation, unit competence and formal examination results are separate records. The results field remains Pending / not supplied until an authorised result is received. Progression requires confirmation of prerequisites and instructor approval.
Curriculum alignment notice
Content provenance: CSTC-developed instructional content; not a verbatim copy or claim of official TEVETA endorsement. Before formal trade-test assessment, the department must map units, outcomes, practical tasks, assessment methods and weighting to the current TEVETA-approved curriculum/chart, relevant standards and current safety requirements.
Curriculum
01 — Workshop safety and tools
Unit overview
This unit develops knowledge and practice in Workshop safety and tools as part of Electrical Technology — Trade Test Level 1. PPE, hazard recognition, housekeeping, emergency response, safe isolation concepts, hand tools and instrument care.
Expected competence
- Describe the relevant principles, tools and work sequence.
- Apply safety controls to a practical scenario.
- Use a specification/checklist to judge quality.
- Record evidence and report defects or limitations.
Level expectation: Foundation level: learn core vocabulary and safe, repeatable procedures through demonstrations and closely supervised practice.
Learning sequence
- Hazard identification, PPE and stop-work rules — study the lesson, complete the guided activity and retain evidence.
- Tool identification and multimeter care — apply the concepts, check the output and reflect on corrections.
Practical activity
The instructor introduces the brief, demonstrates the safe method, provides approved equipment or practice data, observes each learner and gives feedback. Learners follow the sequence without bypassing checks, then compare their work with the relevant standard or supplied rubric.
Assessment evidence
- Knowledge-check responses and a completed worksheet.
- Direct observation of safe practice, method and workmanship.
- Product, output, measurements or test data as appropriate.
- Defect/correction record and reflection.
Resources: Approved training boards, insulated tools, suitable test meters/leads, cable samples, accessories, diagrams, PPE, checklists and current approved installation references.
Hazard identification, PPE and stop-work rules
Tool identification and multimeter care
02 — Electrical principles and diagrams
Unit overview
This unit develops knowledge and practice in Electrical principles and diagrams as part of Electrical Technology — Trade Test Level 1. Voltage, current, resistance, power, conductors/insulators, series and parallel circuits and common symbols.
Expected competence
- Describe the relevant principles, tools and work sequence.
- Apply safety controls to a practical scenario.
- Use a specification/checklist to judge quality.
- Record evidence and report defects or limitations.
Level expectation: Foundation level: learn core vocabulary and safe, repeatable procedures through demonstrations and closely supervised practice.
Learning sequence
- Electrical quantities and simple calculations — study the lesson, complete the guided activity and retain evidence.
- Reading symbols and simple wiring diagrams — apply the concepts, check the output and reflect on corrections.
Practical activity
The instructor introduces the brief, demonstrates the safe method, provides approved equipment or practice data, observes each learner and gives feedback. Learners follow the sequence without bypassing checks, then compare their work with the relevant standard or supplied rubric.
Assessment evidence
- Knowledge-check responses and a completed worksheet.
- Direct observation of safe practice, method and workmanship.
- Product, output, measurements or test data as appropriate.
- Defect/correction record and reflection.
Resources: Approved training boards, insulated tools, suitable test meters/leads, cable samples, accessories, diagrams, PPE, checklists and current approved installation references.
03 — Cables and basic accessories
Unit overview
This unit develops knowledge and practice in Cables and basic accessories as part of Electrical Technology — Trade Test Level 1. Cable identification, stripping without damage, terminals, switches, lamp holders, routing and workmanship.
Expected competence
- Describe the relevant principles, tools and work sequence.
- Apply safety controls to a practical scenario.
- Use a specification/checklist to judge quality.
- Record evidence and report defects or limitations.
Level expectation: Foundation level: learn core vocabulary and safe, repeatable procedures through demonstrations and closely supervised practice.
Learning sequence
- Cable preparation and secure terminations — study the lesson, complete the guided activity and retain evidence.
- Switches, lighting accessories and neat routing — apply the concepts, check the output and reflect on corrections.
Practical activity
The instructor introduces the brief, demonstrates the safe method, provides approved equipment or practice data, observes each learner and gives feedback. Learners follow the sequence without bypassing checks, then compare their work with the relevant standard or supplied rubric.
Assessment evidence
- Knowledge-check responses and a completed worksheet.
- Direct observation of safe practice, method and workmanship.
- Product, output, measurements or test data as appropriate.
- Defect/correction record and reflection.
Resources: Approved training boards, insulated tools, suitable test meters/leads, cable samples, accessories, diagrams, PPE, checklists and current approved installation references.
04 — Low-voltage circuits and testing
Unit overview
This unit develops knowledge and practice in Low-voltage circuits and testing as part of Electrical Technology — Trade Test Level 1. Safe extra-low-voltage circuits, continuity on isolated boards, open circuits, poor connections and basic fault finding.
Expected competence
- Describe the relevant principles, tools and work sequence.
- Apply safety controls to a practical scenario.
- Use a specification/checklist to judge quality.
- Record evidence and report defects or limitations.
Level expectation: Foundation level: learn core vocabulary and safe, repeatable procedures through demonstrations and closely supervised practice.
Learning sequence
- Assembling a basic training-board circuit — study the lesson, complete the guided activity and retain evidence.
- Continuity checks and common low-voltage faults — apply the concepts, check the output and reflect on corrections.
Practical activity
The instructor introduces the brief, demonstrates the safe method, provides approved equipment or practice data, observes each learner and gives feedback. Learners follow the sequence without bypassing checks, then compare their work with the relevant standard or supplied rubric.
Assessment evidence
- Knowledge-check responses and a completed worksheet.
- Direct observation of safe practice, method and workmanship.
- Product, output, measurements or test data as appropriate.
- Defect/correction record and reflection.
Resources: Approved training boards, insulated tools, suitable test meters/leads, cable samples, accessories, diagrams, PPE, checklists and current approved installation references.
05 — Integrated practical and portfolio
Unit overview
This unit develops knowledge and practice in Integrated practical and portfolio as part of Electrical Technology — Trade Test Level 1. Planning, safe execution, inspection, records, a small supervised project and reflection.
Expected competence
- Describe the relevant principles, tools and work sequence.
- Apply safety controls to a practical scenario.
- Use a specification/checklist to judge quality.
- Record evidence and report defects or limitations.
Level expectation: Foundation level: learn core vocabulary and safe, repeatable procedures through demonstrations and closely supervised practice.
Learning sequence
- Planning a small practical installation — study the lesson, complete the guided activity and retain evidence.
- Practical assessment, evidence and reflection — apply the concepts, check the output and reflect on corrections.
Practical activity
The instructor introduces the brief, demonstrates the safe method, provides approved equipment or practice data, observes each learner and gives feedback. Learners follow the sequence without bypassing checks, then compare their work with the relevant standard or supplied rubric.
Assessment evidence
- Knowledge-check responses and a completed worksheet.
- Direct observation of safe practice, method and workmanship.
- Product, output, measurements or test data as appropriate.
- Defect/correction record and reflection.
Resources: Approved training boards, insulated tools, suitable test meters/leads, cable samples, accessories, diagrams, PPE, checklists and current approved installation references.
Workshop Safety and Electrical Fundamentals
Tools, Components and Diagrams
Basic Wiring Practice
Inspection, Records and Practical Assessment
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