CSTC — Electrical Technology — Trade Test Level 3
About This Course
Course purpose
This CSTC course provides a structured learning pathway for Electrical Technology — Trade Test Level 3. It combines instructor-led teaching, practical demonstration, guided activities, applied problem-solving, knowledge checks and a learner evidence portfolio. Advanced level: integrate planning, diagnosis, risk control, quality assurance, evidence-based decisions and professional handover within the learner’s authorised scope.
Intended learners
For CSTC learners following the Electrical Technology trade-test pathway at Level 3. 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.
- Design and load assessment: Design briefs, load schedules, documented assumptions, demand calculations, cable selection factors and design review.
- Distribution and protective coordination: Distribution-board planning, fault paths, circuit schedules, earthing, bonding and standards-based coordination.
- Advanced controls and systems: Motor controls, interlocks, power/control paths, advanced fault hypotheses and structured diagnostic plans.
- Commissioning and maintenance: Commissioning plans, verification records, preventive maintenance, defect grading and audit evidence.
- Project supervision and technical dossier: Estimates, procurement, supervision, change control, quality gates, design records and handover.
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 — Design and load assessment
Unit overview
This unit develops knowledge and practice in Design and load assessment as part of Electrical Technology — Trade Test Level 3. Design briefs, load schedules, documented assumptions, demand calculations, cable selection factors and design review.
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: Advanced level: integrate planning, diagnosis, risk control, quality assurance, evidence-based decisions and professional handover within the learner's authorised scope.
Learning sequence
- Translate requirements into an electrical design — study the lesson, complete the guided activity and retain evidence.
- Cable sizing, derating and voltage-drop considerations — 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.
Translate requirements into an electrical design
Cable sizing, derating and voltage-drop considerations
02 — Distribution and protective coordination
Unit overview
This unit develops knowledge and practice in Distribution and protective coordination as part of Electrical Technology — Trade Test Level 3. Distribution-board planning, fault paths, circuit schedules, earthing, bonding and standards-based coordination.
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: Advanced level: integrate planning, diagnosis, risk control, quality assurance, evidence-based decisions and professional handover within the learner's authorised scope.
Learning sequence
- Distribution design and circuit schedules — study the lesson, complete the guided activity and retain evidence.
- Protection coordination and earthing review — 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 — Advanced controls and systems
Unit overview
This unit develops knowledge and practice in Advanced controls and systems as part of Electrical Technology — Trade Test Level 3. Motor controls, interlocks, power/control paths, advanced fault hypotheses and structured diagnostic plans.
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: Advanced level: integrate planning, diagnosis, risk control, quality assurance, evidence-based decisions and professional handover within the learner's authorised scope.
Learning sequence
- Motor control and interlocks — study the lesson, complete the guided activity and retain evidence.
- Advanced fault diagnosis and root-cause analysis — 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 — Commissioning and maintenance
Unit overview
This unit develops knowledge and practice in Commissioning and maintenance as part of Electrical Technology — Trade Test Level 3. Commissioning plans, verification records, preventive maintenance, defect grading and audit evidence.
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: Advanced level: integrate planning, diagnosis, risk control, quality assurance, evidence-based decisions and professional handover within the learner's authorised scope.
Learning sequence
- Commissioning and acceptance-test planning — study the lesson, complete the guided activity and retain evidence.
- Preventive maintenance and installation audit — 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 — Project supervision and technical dossier
Unit overview
This unit develops knowledge and practice in Project supervision and technical dossier as part of Electrical Technology — Trade Test Level 3. Estimates, procurement, supervision, change control, quality gates, design records and handover.
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: Advanced level: integrate planning, diagnosis, risk control, quality assurance, evidence-based decisions and professional handover within the learner's authorised scope.
Learning sequence
- Estimate, procure and sequence a work package — study the lesson, complete the guided activity and retain evidence.
- Capstone dossier and technical review — 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.
Advanced Planning, Standards and Risk Control
Protection, Earthing and Electrical Performance
Control Systems and Advanced Fault-Finding
Commissioning, Supervision and Handover
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