Certificate II In Electrotechnology (Career Start)

Start training for your electrical or electrotechnology career while completing your secondary school studies

This course is designed to introduce students to the various careers available in electrotechnology through project based, hands-on experience in the workshop.

These careers include electrical, electronics, renewable energy and telecommunications.

Students who successfully complete both years of the program will have completed a nationally recognised pre-vocational qualification for careers in this industry.

2026 Proposed Delivery:
1st Year: Dandenong, Berwick, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula (Tue, Wed or Fri)
2nd Year: Dandenong, Berwick, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula (Wed or Fri)

Students will receive a full qualification after successful completion of units from 1st and 2nd year.

Course code: UEE22020
Delivery location: Dandenong, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: February

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Learning outcomes
Contribution to the VCE or VCE Vocational Major
Please speak to your VET coordinator for more information about contribution to VCE or VCE VM.

Training and employment outcomes
apprentice electrician

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
CPCCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
UEERL0001	Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
UEECD0009	Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment
UEECD0019	Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEERE0001	Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
UEECD0020	Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
UEECD0021	Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities
UEECD0007	Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0046	Solve problems in single path circuits
UEECO0002	Maintain documentation
UEECD0038	Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems
UEECD0035	Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
UEERE0021	Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises
UEECD0052	Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment

Admission requirements

Have a demonstrated capacity in reading, writing, numeracy, oracy and learning to level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)

Course and career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)	Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Possible job outcome	apprentice electrician	apprentice electrician

Fees

Fees for VETDSS programs vary from school to school due to a range of factors.

Please contact your school's VET coordinator to determine what fees you will need to contribute to undertake this program.

How to apply

VETDSS enrolments are processed through secondary school VET coordinators.
If you are interested in completing this program, please contact your school VET Coordinator.
What to bring
Students are required to have the following at all classes:
Laptop
Safety work boots/shoes
Short/long sleeved shirt (no singlets)
Chisholm will provide safety glasses