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Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

  • Certificate

This qualification provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
UEE30820
Study Mode
Online

About this course

This qualification provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises. It includes Electrical Regulatory Authority Council (ERAC), or their successor's, Essential Performance Capabilities for an 'Unrestricted Electrician's license'.The skills and knowledge described in this qualification require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).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.

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 Electrical apprentices and those individual that hold an electrical training permit issued by the Electrical Safety Office.

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

Electrical Trades Person, Electrical Contractor.

Successfully completing UEE30820 may gain recognition of studies towards Certificate IV and Diploma in Electrical.

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