Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Combine on-the-job training with your employer with this practical and theoretical apprenticeship course.

You'll gain skills and knowledge in:

• electrotechnology equipment
• fabricating industry components
• single and multiple path circuits
• applying drawings and diagrams
• electrical work development
• electrical installation
• low voltage heating equipment
• low voltage socket outlets
• magnetic and electromagnetic devices
• telecommunication cabling
• communication copper cabling
• troubleshooting
• environmental sustainability
• work health and safety practices.

You will learn how to complete all phases of electrical systems and equipment, including selecting, installing, setting up, testing, fault finding, repairing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises to satisfy the Electrical Regulatory Authority Council's requirements.

On completion, you can apply to sit the licensing exam through Energy Safe Victoria or continue with further study.

Electrical skills are highly sought after. There are strong employment prospects for electricians - for salary and other job information, see the government job-data site, Labour Market Insights.

This Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician UEE30820 can lead to a career as a domestic, commercial or industrial electrician. You could find employment across several industries, including manufacturing, construction and mining. You could work in-house for a large or small company, as an external consultant or as a self-employed tradesperson.

You could work in roles such as:

• electrician
• air conditioning/refrigeration mechanic
• electronics trades worker
• telecommunications trades worker.

Once complete, this qualification allows you to apply to become a licensed electrician through Energy Safe Victoria.

The course structure comprises the following core and elective units. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback.

To be awarded the UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, a student must successfully complete a total of One thousand, one hundred and ten (1,110) weighting points, comprising of:

• Nine hundred and Ninety (990) Core weighting points, and;
• One hundred and twenty (120) Elective weighting points.

Note: Elective units are to be selected from the Group A general elective units, or up to 40 general elective weighting points, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Electives must be industry relevant as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Before starting your application, please read through the step-by-step VU Polytechnic application process to make sure you have all the necessary documents and information ready to successfully complete your application.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Credit transfer/Recognition of prior learning (RPL): If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.