


Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
UEE30820 Apprenticeship - ApprenticeshipGet a broad understanding of electrical and telecommunications cabling
Develop the skills you need to work on a variety of electrical installations, including commercial, residential and industrial wiring applications.
You’ll also study telecommunications cabling in this comprehensive apprenticeship course. When you successfully complete the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and pass all the licensing assessments, you may be eligible for a nationally recognised Electrician’s Licence.
- Course code
- UEE30820
- Delivery location
- Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick, Mornington Peninsula
- International
- Not available for International students
- Length
- Full Time, 4 years.
- Start dates
- Ongoing
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Read more about this course
During the course, you’ll learn about electrical principles; trade theory and practice; telecommunications; general contracting; electrical wiring; industrial control; and workplace safety. Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves a combination of theory and practice.
Students will need to purchase text books and their own copies of the Australian Standards which are relevant to carrying out electrical work at their own expense. -
Study units
Unit code Unit Description UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations UEEEL0005 Develop and connect electrical control circuits UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work UEEEL0008 Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector UEEEL0009 Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories UEEEL0010 Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEEDV0008 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment UEEEL0047 Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits UEEDV0005 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services UEECO0023 Participate in electrical work and competency development activities UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel UEEEL0024 Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers UEEEL0018 Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits -
Career pathways
Nationally recognised training Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Possible job outcome - apprentice electrician
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Skills recognition
Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.
Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.
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Admission requirements
All students must have a registered USI and complete a pre-training review prior to enrolment, Apprentices must have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer, Be physically capable of sustaining CPR for at least two (2) minutes on the floor to successfully complete the requirements of the course, Complete a pre-training assessment for language, literacy and numeracy skills., Please Note: Students need to have sufficient mobility and dexterity to navigate simulated building sites (including working at heights) and manual handling of building materials, tool and equipment.
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Fees
*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
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Apprentices
Payment plans
At Chisholm, you can spread your course costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.
Scholarships
Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships.
Government-subsidised training
Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding. See eligiblity requirements for government-subsidised training.
Other financial assistance available for apprentices
As an apprentice you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Australian Government to help with the costs of undertaking an apprenticeship. Read more about financial assistance for apprentices.
Employers
As an employer of an Australian Apprentice, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Australian Government to help with hiring, training and retaining an apprentice. Find out more about your eligibility for financial assistance
Please note: Students may be required to undertake an assessment of their literacy and numeracy as part of their application process.
Chisholm is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides Nationally Recognised Training (NRT). This means you can be assured that our training will provide you with a qualification that is recognised and respected across Australia.
Chisholm courses are subject to minimum and maximum group numbers. Courses may be cancelled or postponed if minimum numbers are not achieved by the start date of the course. Courses may close prior to the start date if the maximum numbers are reached. In that situation, eligible applicants will be offered a place in the next available intake.