Energize your future and become a licenced electrician.

In our Certificate III In Electrotechnology Electrician you will learn to complete all phases of electrical systems and equipment from installation, testing, repair and maintenance.

This course provides training for registered apprentices to become licensed electricians. You will learn the skills and knowledege required to sit the licencing exam to become a licenced electrician.

Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council requirements for any apprentice who wants to become a licenced electrician, is included in the course in accordance with the requirements specified by Energy Safe Victoria, the electrical licencing body for Victoria.

• Location:
  Industry, Off-shore and Sunshine
• Other locations:
  This course is offered as part of the skilled migration program and can be assessed at the following sites: Ho Chi Minh City-Vietnam, Da Nag City-Vietnam, Ha Noi-Vietnam, Harare-Zimbabwe, Theran-Iran, Dublin-Ireland, Kildare-Ireland, Chennai-India, Mumbai-India, New Delhi-India, Manila-Philippines, Makati City-Philippines, Capetown-Sth Africa, Johanessburg-Sth Africa, San Paulo-Brazil, Beijing-China, Tangshan-China, Suva-Fiji, Port Moresby-PNG, Bankok-Thailand Seoul-Sth Korea & Islambad-Pakistan, Colombo-Sri Lanka, London-UK, Glasgow-UK, Swindon-UK & Surrey-UK Dubai-UAE, Colorado-USA
• College:
  Trades College
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Apprenticeship, Class Contact, E-learning, On campus, Industry, On-line and Workplace
• Course code:
  UEE30811
• Duration:
  3 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

Licensed A-grade electrician.

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification provides training and assessment for students to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in builds (commercial and domestic) and premises. The course includes Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council requirements for any apprentice who wants to become a licenced electrician, in accordance with the requirements specified by Energy Safe Victoria, the electrical licencing body for Victoria.

The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:

• All the Core competency standard units, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table below and

• A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 140 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table below.

• Participate in Electrical Work and Competency Development Activities

  Unit code

  UEENEEC020B

• Apply Occupational Health Safety Regulations, Codes and Practices in the Workplace

  Unit code

  UEENEEE101A

• Fabricate, Dismantle, Assemble of Utilities Industry Components

  Unit code

  UEENEEE102A

• Solve Problems in D.C. Circuits

  Unit code

  UEENEEE104A

• Fix and Secure Electrotechnology Equipment

  Unit code

  UEENEEE105A

• Use Drawings, Diagrams, Schedules, Standards, Codes and Specifications

  Unit code

  UEENEEE107A

• Document and Apply Measures to Control OHS Risks Associated With Electrotechnology Work

  Unit code

  UEENEEE137A

• Solve Problems in Single and Three Phase Low Voltage Machines

  Unit code

  UEENEEG006A

• Solve Problems in Single and Three Phase Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus and Circuits

  Unit code

  UEENEEG033A

• Arrange Circuits, Control and Protection for General Electrical Installations

  Unit code

  UEENEEG063A

• Solve Problems in Electromagnetic Devices and Related Circuits

  Unit code

  UEENEEG101A

• Solve Problems in Low Voltage a.C. Circuits

  Unit code

  UEENEEG102A

• Install Low Voltage Wiring and Accessories

  Unit code

  UEENEEG103A

• Install Appliances, Switchgear and Associated Accessories for Low Voltage Electrical Installations

  Unit code

  UEENEEG104A

• Verify Compliance and Functionality of Low Voltage General Electrical Installations

  Unit code

  UEENEEG105A

• Terminate Cables, Cords and Accessories for Low Voltage Circuits

  Unit code

  UEENEEG106A

• Select Wiring Systems and Cables for Low Voltage General Electrical Installations

  Unit code

  UEENEEG107A

• Trouble-Shoot and Repair Faults in Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus and Circuits

  Unit code

  UEENEEG108A

• Develop and Connect Electrical Control Circuits

  Unit code

  UEENEEG109A

• Apply Environmental and Sustainable Procedures in the Energy Sector

  Unit code

  UEENEEK142A

• Maintain Documentation

  Unit code

  UEENEEC001B

• Install and Maintain Cabling for Multiple Access to Telecommunication Services

  Unit code

  UEENEEF102A

• To qualify for admission into this course students must be employed as an electrical apprentice.