NSW Electrical Licence study plan

Solve 40 Ohm's law and series/parallel resistance problems without reference notes, targeting 90% accuracy

Explain the relationship between voltage, current, resistance and power in single-phase and three-phase circuits in your own written words

Calculate power factor, apparent power and reactive power for three mixed inductive/resistive loads

Derive and apply the star and delta transformation formulas to two worked circuit examples

Compute voltage drop for five cable runs and select compliant conductor sizes from current-carrying capacity tables

Identify the correct cable type and installation method for six described environments including underground, ceiling space and wet areas

Sketch a single-line diagram for a small domestic installation showing subcircuits, protective devices and main switch

Interpret a set of manufacturer cable derating factors and apply them to bundled and thermally insulated runs

List the wiring system requirements for at least eight specific locations such as bathrooms, kitchens, workshops and outbuildings

Describe correct termination, support and protection practices for fixed wiring and flexible cords in three installation scenarios

Explain the rules governing separation of electrical and communications cabling and apply them to a described wall cavity

Produce an inspection checklist covering mechanical protection, access, identification and segregation of circuits

Explain the operation of circuit breakers, residual current devices and fuses and match each to the fault type it protects against

Determine the required protective device rating and disconnection time for a given circuit using earth fault loop impedance values

Describe earthing system arrangements for a MEN installation and explain why each bonding connection exists

Calculate prospective earth fault current from loop impedance and verify it exceeds the device trip threshold

Sequence the mandatory verification tests for a new installation and state the acceptable outcome for each

Interpret insulation resistance, polarity, continuity and loop impedance results and diagnose the fault implied by three abnormal readings

Evaluate appliance nameplate data and classify equipment by protection class and ingress rating

Describe the safety checks required before returning a faulty appliance to service

Trace five described faults to root cause using a structured logical fault-finding method

Apply the hierarchy of risk control to three electrical work scenarios and justify your chosen controls

State the isolation, tagging and testing steps required before working on de-energised equipment

Identify the hazards and required controls for working near live parts and in confined spaces

Outline the regulatory chain from legislation through regulation to standards and explain how each level affects daily work

Describe the licensing obligations, supervisory requirements and notification duties that apply to electrical work

Explain compliance testing and certification responsibilities for new and altered installations

Summarise employer and worker duties under work health and safety law in your own words

Complete two full-length timed practice exams under exam conditions and score each by domain

Re-teach your three weakest domain areas from memory without notes

Review every missed question and write the correct reasoning for each

Consolidate formula sheet, checklists and regulatory map into a single revision pack