Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Looking to spark your career in the electrical industry?

This nationally recognised qualification is your ticket to becoming a licensed electrician, equipped with the skills and knowledge to work in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Through hands-on training and theoretical learning, you’ll master the essentials of installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment.

What You’ll Learn:

• Practical Skills: Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in buildings and industrial environments.
• Technical Expertise: Read and interpret electrical drawings, diagrams, and technical documents.
• Component Selection: Choose and install wiring, switchgear, and accessories for various applications.
• Fault Diagnosis: Test and diagnose faults using specialised equipment.
• Safety Practices: Apply safe working practices and comply with electrical safety regulations and codes.
• Project Management: Plan and coordinate electrical work, ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Effective Communication: Work efficiently with clients, other trades, and team members.

This qualification is essential for individuals aiming to become a licensed electrician, providing the foundations to apply for your electrical licence. Graduates are well-prepared to work in diverse industries like construction, manufacturing, and energy, or to advance into supervisory, inspection, or specialist roles within the electrotechnology field.

Ready to power up your future and ensure the safety of Australia’s infrastructure? Join us and learn how to handle installation, maintenance, and repairs in various settings, while staying updated with the latest electrical codes and regulations. Your journey to an electrifying career starts here!

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

A total of 1,110 weighting points comprising:

• 990 core weighting points; plus
• 120 general elective weighting points

Blended Option: Learning & Theory assessment online and practical face to face training.

Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.

Campus

Workplace Delivery

Competency development activities in this qualification are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, a relevant contract of training through an Australian Apprenticeship, may be required. To obtain an Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence in most jurisdictions the qualification must be completed as an apprenticeship or Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) pathway. Where required for Licencing, the certification documentation issued must indicate if the qualification was completed as an apprenticeship or Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) pathway.

Physical Requirements & Limitations for Training and Assessment

Some units of competency within this training program may involve physical activities, such as heavy lifting, standing for extended periods, or operating machinery, which may present challenges for individuals with physical limitations.

Students are encouraged to discuss any physical limitations or specific needs with our support team prior to enrolment so that reasonable adjustments can be considered to support their participation in the training program while maintaining the integrity of assessment outcomes.

As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.

The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:

Capstone

For the unit UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations, delivered in Stage 4, apprentices will be required to undertake their final Electrical Assessment (Capstone). Capstone is completed onsite at Banyo Campus, and students will be scheduled for one (1) weeks attendance (5 days total). Apprentices will be scheduled tutorial days throughout the year which generally occur one week prior to the Capstone. All parties will receive a Capstone Training Notice once the apprentice has been deemed capstone ready.

• Laptop
• Internet access
• Full PPE Clothing
  • Hi Visibility Shirt or Vest
  • Hard Hat
  • Safety glasses
  • Enclosed footwear (steel cap preferred)
  • Long pants and long sleeve shirt

The Career Start Program provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career. The program provides training to help individuals find a job and supports those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment, including after completing an apprenticeship or traineeship. Career Start offers either a general training pathway or employment-based apprenticeship or traineeship pathway.

This Qualification is available under the employment-based apprenticeship pathway for more information on Career start programs and eligibility for funding please refer to the Career Start Program information under Funding and Pathways section on this website.

Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will receive a Qualification and Students who are deemed competent in some units of competency only within this course will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Qualification or Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)

The following employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:

• Electrician

Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course.

Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.

We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.

Please review our student handbook and policies prior to applying for this course:

Student Handbook

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