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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.
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Certificate III in Electrotechnology student - Liam Mercieca
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
| Unit code |
Name |
| UEENEEE101A |
Apply occupational health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
| UEENEEE102A |
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components |
| UEENEEC020B |
Participate in electrical work and competency development activities |
| UEENEEE105A |
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment |
| UEENEEE107A |
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications |
| UEENEEK142A |
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector |
| UEENEED101A |
Use computer applications relevant to a workplace |
| UEENEEE104A |
Solve problems in d.c. circuits |
| UEENEEF102A |
Install And Maintain Cabling For Multiple Access To Telecommunication Services |
| UEENEEG101A |
Solve problems In electromagnetic devices and related circuits |
| UEENEEE137A |
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work |
| UEENEEG102A |
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits |
| UEENEEG106A |
Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits |
| UEENEEG063A |
Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations |
| UEENEEG033A |
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits |
| UEENEEG006A |
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines |
| UEENEEG107A |
Select Wiring Systems And Cables For Low Voltage General Electrical Installations |
| UEENEEG104A |
Install Appliances, Switchgear And Associated Accessories For Low Voltage Electrical Installations |
| UEENEEG105A |
Verify Compliance And Functionality Of Low Voltage General Electrical Installations |
| UEENEEG103A |
Install Low Voltage Wiring And Accessories |
| UEENEEG109A |
Develop and connect electrical control circuits |
| UEENEEG108A |
Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| UEENEEE101A | Apply occupational health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
| UEENEEE102A | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components |
| UEENEEC020B | Participate in electrical work and competency development activities |
| UEENEEE105A | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment |
| UEENEEE107A | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications |
| UEENEEK142A | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector |
| UEENEED101A | Use computer applications relevant to a workplace |
| UEENEEE104A | Solve problems in d.c. circuits |
| UEENEEF102A | Install And Maintain Cabling For Multiple Access To Telecommunication Services |
| UEENEEG101A | Solve problems In electromagnetic devices and related circuits |
| UEENEEE137A | Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work |
| UEENEEG102A | Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits |
| UEENEEG106A | Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits |
| UEENEEG063A | Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations |
| UEENEEG033A | Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits |
| UEENEEG006A | Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines |
| UEENEEG107A | Select Wiring Systems And Cables For Low Voltage General Electrical Installations |
| UEENEEG104A | Install Appliances, Switchgear And Associated Accessories For Low Voltage Electrical Installations |
| UEENEEG105A | Verify Compliance And Functionality Of Low Voltage General Electrical Installations |
| UEENEEG103A | Install Low Voltage Wiring And Accessories |
| UEENEEG109A | Develop and connect electrical control circuits |
| UEENEEG108A | Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and 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.
As a requirement for this program, Holmesglen requires all learners to be engaged in an Electrical Apprenticeship. You must be signed up as an Apprentice with your chosen employer and have a Delta number stating Holmesglen is your selected training provider.
In addition, learners must be at least 16 years of age when enrolling in the program. This requirement meets the minimum age requirements for training and working in the Electrotechnology field in Victoria, determined by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV).
It is recommended that applicants have completed Year 11 or equivalent, due to the literacy and numeracy requirements of electrical studies.
Holmesglen recommends all learners have a minimum of Year 10 English and Mathematics
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 completing this course, you will receive the UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology 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.
An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network representative will visit the workplace to complete the training contract with the employer and the apprentice.
Visit Australian apprenticeships.gov.au for more information.
If you have further questions about your application, please contact the department:
ELEC
1300 639 888
eeit@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
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
| Gov. subsidised Apprenticeship | $5,280.00 |
| Concession | $1,056.00 |
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