Overview
Not available for international students.
Various dates throughout the year
Moorabbin, North Melbourne
The Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician is the course you need to complete before you can sit for Energy Safe Victoria's Electrician's Licence and provides the background knowledge and skills required for successful work in the electrical industry.
As a licensed electrician, you will be able to work on all types of electrical installations, which include the wiring of all commercial, residential and industrial installations.
You will also have the responsibility for the maintenance of electrical equipment throughout the industry.
Course structure
To successfully achieve this qualification, students must complete a series of units and demonstrate competence in the skills involved.Upon completion of these units, students will have achieved the core competencies required. Additional elective competencies must also be completed, with these to be determined in negotiation between the apprentice and their employer. Completion of the core and elective competencies will qualify students for the UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.
ASSESSMENT
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards
SUBJECTS
Participate in electrical work and competency development activities
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
Solve problems in d.c. circuits
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
Solve problems In electromagnetic devices and related circuits
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
Use computer applications relevant to a workplace
Install And Maintain Cabling For Multiple Access To Telecommunication Services
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
Solve Problems In Single And Three Phase Low Voltage Machines
Solve Problems In Single And Three Phase Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus And Circuits
Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations
Solve Problems In Low Voltage A.C. Circuits
Terminate Cables, Cords And Accessories For Low Voltage Circuits
Install Low Voltage Wiring And Accessories
Install Appliances, Switchgear And Associated Accessories For Low Voltage Electrical Installations
Verify Compliance And Functionality Of Low Voltage General Electrical Installations
Select Wiring Systems And Cables For Low Voltage General Electrical Installations
Trouble-shoot And Repair Faults In Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus And Circuits
Develop And Connect Electrical Control Circuits
Entry requirements
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.
These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
It is recommended that applicants have completed Year 11 or equivalent, due to the literacy and numeracy requirements of electrical studies.
You must be signed up as an apprentice with your chosen employer and have a Delta number stating Holmesglen is your selected training provider.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
QUALIFICATION AND RECOGNITION
After successfully completing this course, you will be eligible to receive the UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.
In completing this training, you will be eligible to sit for the Licenced Electrian's Assessment (LEA), which will enable you to operate as a Licensed Electrician.
PATHWAYS
You will be eligible to sit for the Licenced Electrician's Assessment (LEA), which will enable you to operate as a Licensed Electrician.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Electrician
How to apply
APPRENTICESHIP
A training contract must be completed by the employer and apprentice within the first two weeks of employment.
A representative from the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network will visit the workplace to complete the training contract with the employer and the apprentice.
Visit australianapprenticeships.gov.au for more information.
If you have further questions about your application, please contact the department:
If you have further questions about your application, please contact the department:
ELEC
03 9564 5690
building@holmesglen.edu.au
RECRUITMENT
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
Gov. subsidised Apprenticeship
Holmesglen tuition fees shown are all inclusive and indicative of the cost to complete the entire course.
These are indicative fees only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
Find out more about paying your fees and our payment options