Electrical (STAR) – Invercargill
Electrical
A course by
SIT
A STAR taster course introducing fundamental skills in electrical and electronic trades for secondary school students, covering test instruments and basic circuit concepts.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 1 week
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Understand Electrical Test Instruments
Students will be able to identify, use and take accurate readings with electrical test instruments, as required in basic electrical and electronic trades.
Apply Circuit Concepts
Students will demonstrate an introductory understanding of circuit concepts and perform basic measurements relevant to electronics.
What You're Signing Up For
This STAR course is designed for New Zealand secondary school students interested in electrical and electronic trades. Students gain foundational skills that apply to various roles, such as Registered Electrician, Electronic Manufacturer, Appliance Serviceman, and more. The course covers the use of electrical test instruments and introduces concepts and measurements necessary for electronics. Only available via application from a school's STAR/Gateway coordinator.
Course Content
- Demonstrate knowledge of electrical test instruments and take measurements (Unit Standard US750, Level 2, Credits: 2)
- Demonstrate introductory knowledge of circuit concepts and measurements for electronics (Unit Standard US18239, Level 2, Credits: 5)
- Introduction to electrical and electronic trades (scope includes Registered Electrician, Electronic Manufacturer, Appliance Serviceman, etc.)
What you need to know first
Available only to NZ secondary school students via STAR/Gateway application through their school's nominated STAR/Gateway Co-ordinator.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Electrical
Engineering
Electronics
Trades
Future employment opportunities might be
Pathway into registered electrical trades
Electronic manufacturing roles
Electronic security roles
Appliance servicing roles
Further study in electrical/electronic careers
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