Electric Fence Installation Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply relevant legislation, standards, and safety regulations governing electric fence installation in South Africa.
• Plan and prepare for electric fence installation, including site assessment and material selection.
• Install electric fence components such as energizers, conductors, and earthing systems according to specifications.
• Test and commission electric fence systems to ensure functionality and compliance.
• Demonstrate proper maintenance and fault-finding procedures for electric fences.
• Implement safety measures to prevent electrical hazards and ensure user safety.

Target Audience

This course is designed for security installers, electricians, and technicians who wish to specialize in electric fence installation. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to enter the security industry or enhance their technical skills.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions are essential for developing proficiency in electric fence installation, testing, and fault-finding. Learners will work in groups to construct fence sections, install energizers and earthing systems, and use test equipment to verify performance and safety.

Practical Activities

• Practical 1: Fence Line Construction — Learners construct a 50-meter fence line including corner posts, strainers, line posts, insulators, and conductors (wire and polytape). (8h)
• Practical 2: Energizer and Earthing Installation — Learners install a mains-powered energizer, connect it to the fence line, and install an earthing system with multiple rods. (8h)
• Practical 3: Testing and Fault-Finding — Learners use digital multimeters and fence testers to measure voltage and current, diagnose intentional faults (short, open, vegetation), and rectify them. (8h)
• Practical 4: Gate Electrification and Signage — Learners install an electrified gate with insulated handles and underground cable, and erect compliant warning signs. (4h)
• Practical 5: Comprehensive System Installation and Assessment — Learners work in teams to install a complete electric fence system from scratch, including energizer, earthing, fence line, gate, and signage, followed by a final practical assessment. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.