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Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician)

  • Certificate

This qualification is for indentured apprentices who are currently employed as Apprentice Electricians. Throughout this course, you will learn skills to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in building and premises.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
UEE30811

About this course

This qualification is for indentured apprentices who are currently employed as Apprentice Electricians. Throughout this course, you will learn skills to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in building and premises. You will also learn the skills and knowledge required to interpret electrical drawings, circuit development, transformers, lighting, three-phase induction motors, single-phase motors, circuit protection, and installation requirements. On successful completion of this qualification, you will meet the ERAC requirements for an 'Electrician's licence'. Training for this course will be delivered through a combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies which are consistent with a formal apprenticeship.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

Entry requirements

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.


This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentices in a relevant industry.

Career pathways

Trade Qualified Electrician.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at CQUniversity Australia (CQU).
73%
Overall satisfaction
84.3%
Skill scale
51.7%
Teaching scale
93.2%
Employed full-time
$75.3k
Average salary