Next generation of systems integrators
Clipsal is taking its market leading C-Bus technology back to grass roots. The SA based manufacturer recently introduced its energy management and control technology to the next generation of electricians and systems integrators at the TAFE SA Regency Campus.
The trial programme was offered as an elective unit of competency as part of the student's off-job training. This is the first time a C-Bus course has been offered in the School of Electrical Engineering Certificate III curriculum as part of the requirement for students to achieve their electrical licence.
Approximately 51 students enrolled in the course which commenced in April and concluded in May. The course will be repeated for a second group of students in June.
"The course is designed to be practical and gives the students a hands on introduction to the technology, said Chris Nottle, Clipsal Australia C-Bus National Training Manager.
Students spend 36 contact hours over four days learning C-Bus. This includes installation and basic programming to form a solid introduction. Upon completion, students are assessed via a combination of written and practical assignments.
"We have been in dialogue with TAFE Colleges for many years, supplying electrical boards and panels for demonstration purposes. Clipsal is now moving its focus to providing solutions and encouraging the next generation of C-Bus installers as part of that process."
"C-Bus was launched in 1995 and has since gone on to become Australia's market leading energy management system, specified in projects such as the Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Cricket Ground and six star Green Star energy rated buildings such as SA Water in Adelaide. Then there are the residential installations which there are literally thousands of."
Colin Osborn, Educational Manager – Electrical, TAFE SA Regency Campus said that the feedback from students was "very positive."
"We were able to introduce our apprentices to what is considered in the industry as "state of the art technology" in the form of installing and programming a C-Bus system.
"Many of them had heard of Clipsal C-Bus, but now they understood its application and capabilities.
"Our electrical programme at Regency Campus prides itself with keeping abreast of industry requirements and changes in technologies and, where possible, will continue to introduce apprentices to the latest equipment."
Chris sees a definite potential to roll the training course out nationally.
"Our training is mapped against the national training standard at Certificate IV level in electro technology. (Certificate III is electrical apprentice while Certificate IV is a post-graduate qualification.) We are the only manufacturer in the electrical industry to do so."
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