Programme Brief

The Certificate in Electrical Installation (Wireman's Licence Exam Prep) provides individuals with the technical and practical knowledge required to sit the wireman's exam from the Electrical Inspectorate Division. 

Anyone with an electrical background can pursue this course however, in order to qualify to register for the exam, students enrolling must be either pursuing or have completed one of the following programmes:

  • Assured Certificate in Advanced Electrical Installation (offered at SBCS and quality assured by City & Guilds)
  • Diploma in Electrical Installation from City and Guilds
  • Diploma in Electrical Installation from National Examination Council (NEC)
  • Degree in Electrical and Electronics.

This course only provides the technical and practical competence required. 

Applications for the exam must be made directly to the head office of the Electrical Inspectorate.Further information on applying for the licence can be obtained from ttconnect or the Ministry of Public Utilities.

Learning outcomes include:

  • Perform practical competencies in electrical installation including stripping of conductors, bending of conduits, installation of trunking, wiring of plugs and outlets.
  • Interpret various wiring schematic diagrams and connect simple lighting and power circuits such as one-way, two-way and intermediate switching circuits, distribution panel with receptacle outlets, photocell controlled lighting circuit.
  • Identify and apply various regulations as it applies to electrical installation and use the multi-tester to perform tests on circuits (polarity, continuity,voltage).

The duration of this course is 30 contact hours.

Course Outline

Please click here to view the full course outline.

Why Study Electrical Installation st SBCS?

  • Prepare for the Wireman's exam in 8 weeks with the appropriate pre-requisite qualifications.
  • Instructors are certified, highly skilled and experienced practitioners who bring their knowledge and work experience to the classroom.
  • Course is career oriented. The curriculum was developed to meet the needs of the current marketplace.
  • All course material is included in the price.
  • Convenient class schedules. Classes are offered on a part time basis, which allows working individuals to balance their work and educational needs.

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Schedule & Fees

Online

Start Date End Date Days Time Cash Price
10-Mar-25 26-May-25 Mon 5:30pm - 8:30pm  US$530 / TT$3,500
7-Jul-25 15-Sep-25 Mon 5:30pm - 8:30pm  US$530 / TT$3,500
6-Oct-25 8-Dec-25 Mon 5:30pm - 8:30pm  US$530 / TT$3,500

Please note: All information provided is subject to change without prior notice.

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In order to register for this course an electrical background is required.

In order to register for the wireman’s exam, you must have at least one of the qualifications listed below:

  • Diploma in Electrical Installation from City and Guilds
  • Diploma in Electrical Installation from National Examination Council (NEC)
  • Degree in Electrical and Electronics.

PLUS

  • meet the minimum age requirement of 23 years
  • 3 years experience as an electrician

Further information can be found on ttconnect.

  • Administration fee: US$23 / TT$150
  • Registration deadline: One week before the scheduled start date of the class.
  • Payment Plan: 50% down payment of the tuition to start the class and the balance to be paid by the end of the course. However, should you require a payment plan more tailored to you, feel free to let us know so we can discuss further.

Online Registration

To register for the online course, please follow the instructions below:

1. Please complete the Online Programme Registration Form and click submit.

 

Once the form has been completed, please proceed to make your payment via the following options below:

2. PayPal – Please click the ” Add to Cart” button below:

All relevant information about accessing online sessions will be sent via email within 3-5 working days.

 

3. WI Pay (Credit Card) – If you wish to utilize this method, please forward an email to [email protected] indicating if you would be paying the full cost or whether you would like to access any of our payment plan plan options. Once this is confirmed, an invoice will then be forwarded via email.

 

*If you do not have a PayPal account, or a credit card, you can utilize any of the following payment options:

4. Payment of TT$3,500.00 can be made via direct deposit to the following SBCS Republic Bank Account (3501 3848 7501).

Once you have deposited the required payment, please email and attach a copy of the stamped deposit slip to Centre for Information Technology and Engineering (CITE) [email protected] informing of such.

Once CITE verifies the deposit, final registration details will be forwarded to the student.

For further information, please send an email to entre for Information Technology and Engineering (CITE) [email protected]  or call 663-7227 extensions 11092/3/4/5

For further details please email [email protected] or call the numbers below:

  • Champs Fleurs – (868) 663-7227 extensions 1092/3/4/5