Holmesglen Institute of TAFE Courses

There are no formal entry requirements but you should be from a non-English speaking background and over 18 years old.

There are no prerequisite units.

Entry into the 22485VIC Certificate II in EAL (Access). will be determined according to a participant's
* current English language skills (an initial assessment is conducted)
* learning and pathway needs including employability skills, digital and other literacies and further educational and vocational training needs.

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Applicants are placed in the appropriate English course based on an interview and English language assessment.

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.

Unrestricted Electrician's Licence

Commencing study
You will be contacted by the course instructor to discuss the program and schedule. You will also be provided with all course resources to commence the online course work.

Learners who are qualified Electrician's or holder of an 'Unrestricted Electrician's Licence' or equivalent, issued in an Australian State or Territory, and have vocational experience in the industry, and seeking Design and Install Grid-Connect Accreditation.

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of this higher education program, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment. This will assist with determining your suitability to the course, and identify any learning support needs.

Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past two years)
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Prerequisites:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL); Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL.

For Applicants with:
- Higher Education Study
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study
- Work and Life Experience.
The following selection requirements apply:
- Your entire academic record will be considered.
- You will be required to attend an interview and bring a current resume, detailing work history, as well as certified copies of relevant qualifications. Selection will be based on previous study and work experience.
- Applicants without a formal qualification with relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills will be considered if they can demonstrate that they have a reasonable prospect of completing the course.

Advanced Standing
An applicant may be admitted to the course with advanced standing of up to eight subjects (48 credit points) for successful completion of approved diplomas and a maximum of 12 subjects (72 credit points) for the successful completion of approved advanced diplomas.

Advanced standing will be judged on a case-by-case basis.

There are no formal entry requirements to this qualification, but as a requirement for this program, Holmesglen requires all learners to be engaged in an Electrical Fitting Apprenticeship. You must be signed up as an Apprentice with your chosen employer and have selected Holmesglen as your selected training provider.

In addition, learners must be at least 16 years of age when enrolling in the program. This requirement meets the minimum age requirements for training and working in the Electrotechnology field in Victoria, determined by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV).

It is recommended that applicants have completed Year 11 or equivalent, due to the literacy and numeracy requirements of electrical studies. Holmesglen recommends all applicants have a minimum of Year 10 English and Mathematics.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

There are no formal entry requirements but you should be from a non-English speaking background and over 18 years old.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.

These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Applicants are placed in the appropriate English course based on an interview and English language assessment.

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.

As this is an apprenticeship delivery, all students must have an employer and a valid Apprenticeship Contract in place prior to commencement.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.

This course is for qualified Electricians* who have already completed Install Accreditation and require the Design training for Grid connect PV systems for battery storage, and wanting to Apply to CEC for Provisional Accreditation in Design of Grid-Connected PV Systems.

*qualified Electricians or holders of an 'Unrestricted Electrician's Licence' or equivalent issued in an Australian State or Territory.

Unrestricted Electrical Licence and hold competencies for Grid Connect Install Accreditation

Install Grid Connect Accreditation, competencies;
UEERE0016 - Install, configure and commission LV grid-connected photovoltaic power systems
or equivalent superseded unit of competency; UEENEEK148A

To be eligible, students must be 18 years old and have completed year 11 or be a mature aged student. Holmesglen also requires that all applicants possess the following abilities:
* turn on a computer
* connect to the internet
* use a mouse, keyboard, headset with microphone or speakers and webcam
* open and close a software application
* conduct a search in a web browser
* send and receive emails
* save a file, and locate a saved file
* download and install the software application.
* use webinar software to participate in remote learning

Applicants intending to learn remotely will require access to:
PC computer or laptop with the following minimum specification:
* Quad-Core CPU, 8GB of RAM, 200GB of Storage, 2 GHz or faster processor
* Access to an internet connection (ADSL or cable connection desirable)
* Windows 10 - available free through Holmesglen OnTheHub
* Windows server 2019 - available free through Holmesglen OnTheHub
* PC Monitor 24" (dual monitor optional but preferred)
* Headset/earphone with microphone (webcam optional but preferred)
* Packet Tracer - free to download
* NETLab - free, accessed via web Holmesglen url
* NetAcad - free, accessed through Cisco learning academy
* VMware workstation Pro - available free through Holmesglen OnTheHub
* Kali Linux - free to download
* LinkedIn Learning - free access via Holmesglen url
* Microsoft Office Suite - free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
* WebEx - free to download
* Visual Studio Code - free to download
* Storage - free via Holmesglen OneDrive or student can access free storage offered by google drive or dropbox, alternatively, a student can purchase an external SSD hard disk with a minimum of 250GB (prices vary).
* 7Zip or an equivalent compression utility - free to download
* Google Chrome - recommended web browser

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment via Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) and a Pre Training Review interview.

These will assist with determining your suitability for the course and identify any learning support needs.

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.

Applicants wishing to enter this qualification will be electricians, plumbers, building practitioners, trades assistants and apprentices across these industries who install solar panel/water collectors.

Minimum language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

Licensed electricians (A Grade) must have:
Working Safely at Heights
Apply OH&S requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Provide First Aid
CEC Grid Connect Accreditation and/or stand alone accreditation

Registered plumbers must hold the following units of competency:
Working Safely at Heights
Apply OH&S requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Provide First Aid

As this is an apprenticeship, prior to enrolling or commencing training you will be required to have an Epsilon registration and signed
contract with an employer, as well as a signed training plan with Holmesglen.

You will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will help determine suitability for the course,
variations to the training plan and any learning support needs.

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age and employed as an apprentice in a suitable establishment.

There are no formal entry requirements but you should be from a non-English speaking background and over 18 years old.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.

These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Applicants are placed in the appropriate English course based on an interview and English language assessment.