UEE30820

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Progress your electrical career with this apprenticeship course. Complete this qualification as part of your apprenticeship to become a qualified electrician and apply for your electrical workers licence.

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett North Queensland

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Course overview

Progress your career in electrotechnology with this practical course. Get qualified through your apprenticeship as an electrician and become eligible to apply for your electrical workers licence.

Qualified electricians are currently in demand with the number of people employed in the industry growing very strongly over the past few years. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service there's expected to be around 26,000 job openings for electricians in the next five years.

Gain the skills to interpret electrical drawings, develop circuits, install and maintain electrical components, wiring, equipment and systems in residential and commercial applications. Our trade teachers and tutors will help you understand the theoretical and practical aspects of electrotechnology to support your success.

This qualification fulfils the technical requirements for you to apply for your electrical contractor licence and become a trade-qualified electrician. Completion of your electrical apprenticeship will put you on the path to further training and licencing opportunities.

What can I do?

Electrician

Course outcome:

UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Free apprenticeships

The Queensland Government is providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications to support Queenslanders. Eligible qualifications have been chosen based on skills demand and advice from industry. If you’re eligible for funding, your course costs will be covered by the state government. Learn more>

Quality training

With over $20 million invested in our electrical training facilities and teachers who remain embedded in industry, TAFE Queensland delivers the quality training that our clients deserve and expect from the largest provider of training for the electrotechnology sector in Queensland.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core units listed below, as well as a combination of elective competency standard units with a total weighting value of 120 points. Please note, elective units have various weighting values. Please contact us for information about which electives should be included in your training plan.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
HLTAID009

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

UNIT CODE :
HLTAID009

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. This unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
UNIT NAME
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

UNIT CODE
UEECD0007

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0007

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and codes of practices in the electrotechnology workplace.
UNIT NAME
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UNIT CODE
UEECD0016

Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0016

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify, document and apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazard and risk control measures associated with electrotechnology work.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

UNIT CODE
UEECD0019

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0019

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components using fitting and metal fabrication techniques.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

UNIT CODE
UEECD0020

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0020

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fix, secure and mount electrotechnology equipment to hollow walls, solid walls and metal fixings.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

UNIT CODE
UEECD0044

Solve problems in multiple path circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0044

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to solve problems in multiple path circuits.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0046
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in multiple path circuits

UNIT CODE
UEECD0046

Solve problems in single path circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0046

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to solve problems in single path circuits.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in single path circuits

UNIT CODE
UEECD0051

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0051

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use drawings, diagrams, cable schedules, industry standards, codes of practice and specifications as they apply to various electrotechnology work functions.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

UNIT CODE
UEECO0023

Participate in electrical work and competency development activities

UNIT CODE :
UEECO0023

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to participate in electrical work and related activities that contribute to the ongoing development of competency.
UNIT NAME
Participate in electrical work and competency development activities

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0003

Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0003

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to select, arrange and terminate circuits, control and protection devices and systems for electrical installations operating at low voltage (LV).

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEEL0019 , UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021 , UEEEL0023
UNIT NAME
Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0005

Develop and connect electrical control circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0005

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop, connect and functionally test electrical power and control circuits that perform specific control functions.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEEL0003 , UEEEL0019 , UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021 , UEEEL0023 , UEEEL0024 , UEEEL0025
UNIT NAME
Develop and connect electrical control circuits

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0008

Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0008

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and modify low voltage (LV) heating equipment and controls.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEEL0019 , UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021 , UEEEL0023
UNIT NAME
Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0009

Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0009

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and modify low voltage (LV) lighting circuits, equipment and controls.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEEL0019 , UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021 , UEEEL0023
UNIT NAME
Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0010

Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0010

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and modify low voltage (LV) socket outlets circuits.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEEL0019 , UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021 , UEEEL0023
UNIT NAME
Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0012

Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0012

Unit description :
This unit includes the installation of wiring enclosures, cable support systems, cables, protection devices, switchgear, control gear, switchboards, and accessories designed to operate at voltages up to 1,000 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 1,500 V direct current (d.c.).

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0016 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEEL0003 , UEEEL0005 , UEEEL0008 , UEEEL0009 , UEEEL0010 , UEEEL0014 , UEEEL0018 , UEEEL0019 , UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021 , UEEEL0023 , UEEEL0024 , UEEEL0025
UNIT NAME
Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0014

Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0014

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to isolate, test and troubleshoot electrical circuits operating at voltages up to 1,000 volts (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 1,500 V direct current (d.c.).

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEEL0003 , UEEEL0019 , UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021 , UEEEL0023 , UEEEL0024 , UEEEL0025 , UEEEL0047
UNIT NAME
Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0018

Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0018

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to select wiring systems and cables for electrical installations operating at voltages up to 1,000 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 1,500 V direct current (d.c.).

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEEL0003 , UEEEL0008 , UEEEL0009 , UEEEL0010 , UEEEL0019 , UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021 , UEEEL0023 , UEEEL0024 , UEEEL0025
UNIT NAME
Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0019

Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0019

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to determine correct operation of direct current (d.c.) machines and provide solutions as they apply to electrical installations and equipment.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0043 , UEEEL0021
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0020

Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0020

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to ascertain correct operation of single and three phase alternating current (a.c.) circuits and solving circuit problems as they apply to servicing, fault finding, installation and compliance work functions.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0044 , UEECD0046 , UEEEL0021
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0021

Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0021

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to determine correct operation of electromagnetic devices and related circuits and provide solutions as they apply to electrical installations and equipment. Other pre-requisite options may be available. Please see https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/UEEEL0021 for details.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0043
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0023

Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0023

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to terminate cables, cords and their conductors at accessories and current-using devices, designed to operate at voltages up to 1,000 volts (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 1,500 V direct current (d.c.).

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051
UNIT NAME
Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0024

Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0024

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines. It includes safe working practices, ascertaining correct operation of a.c. machines and solving problems as they apply to servicing, fault finding, installation and compliance work functions.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEEL0019 , UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021 , UEEEL0023
UNIT NAME
Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0025

Test and connect transformers

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0025

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to solve problems in transformers. It includes safe working practices, ascertaining correct operation of transformers and solving problems as they apply to servicing, fault finding, installation and compliance work functions.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEEL0019 , UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021 , UEEEL0023
UNIT NAME
Test and connect transformers

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0039

Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0039

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to design, install, inspect and test to verify an electrical installation is safe and complies with regulatory requirements.

Pre-requisite unit :
HLTAID009 , UEECD0007 , UEECD0016 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEEL0003 , UEEEL0005 , UEEEL0008 , UEEEL0009 , UEEEL0010 , UEEEL0012 , UEEEL0014 , UEEEL0018 , UEEEL0019 , UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021 , UEEEL0023 , UEEEL0024 , UEEEL0025 , UEEEL0047 , UETDRRF004
UNIT NAME
Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0047

Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0047

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEEL0003 , UEEEL0019 , UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021 , UEEEL0023
UNIT NAME
Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies

UNIT CODE
UEERE0001

Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

UNIT CODE :
UEERE0001

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable procedures in the energy sector.
UNIT NAME
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

UNIT CODE
UETDRRF004

Perform rescue from a live LV panel

UNIT CODE :
UETDRRF004

Unit description :
This unit covers the performance of rescue procedures from live low voltage (LV) apparatus, not including overhead lines and underground cables in the workplace. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from a live LV panel and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health, safety and risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.

Pre-requisite unit :
HLTAID009
UNIT NAME
Perform rescue from a live LV panel

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
UEEAS0007

Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear

UNIT CODE :
UEEAS0007

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear, including the interconnections within a switchboard enclosure intended to operate at voltages up to 1,000 volts (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 1,500 V direct current (d.c.).

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEEL0003 , UEEEL0005 , UEEEL0019 , UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021 , UEEEL0023 , UEEEL0024 , UEEEL0025
UNIT NAME
Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear

UNIT CODE
UEEAS0009

Mount and wire control panel equipment

UNIT CODE :
UEEAS0009

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to mount and wire control panel equipment.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEEL0003 , UEEEL0005 , UEEEL0019 , UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021 , UEEEL0023 , UEEEL0024 , UEEEL0025
UNIT NAME
Mount and wire control panel equipment

UNIT CODE
UEECS0033

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

UNIT CODE :
UEECS0033

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use computer application software relevant to engineering support work functions.
UNIT NAME
Use engineering applications software on personal computers

UNIT CODE
UEEDV0005

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services

UNIT CODE :
UEEDV0005

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain telecommunications cabling in buildings and premises.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051
UNIT NAME
Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services

UNIT CODE
UEEDV0008

Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling

UNIT CODE :
UEEDV0008

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling in buildings and premises intended for connection to a telecommunications network as permitted by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEDV0005
UNIT NAME
Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0049

Install and maintain emergency safety systems

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0049

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain fire and smoke control, emergency power supplies and early warning systems in buildings and premises.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0016 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEEL0003 , UEEEL0005 , UEEEL0012 , UEEEL0014 , UEEEL0018 , UEEEL0019 , UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021 , UEEEL0023 , UEEEL0024 , UEEEL0025
UNIT NAME
Install and maintain emergency safety systems

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0069

Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0069

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to select and arrange electrical equipment into distribution circuits for installations associated with construction and demolition sites, transportable structures and vehicles, including their site supplies, marinas, electromedical treatment areas (patient areas), and shows and carnivals operating up to 1,000 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 1,500 V direct current (d.c.).

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEEL0003 , UEEEL0008 , UEEEL0009 , UEEEL0010 , UEEEL0018 , UEEEL0019 , UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021 , UEEEL0023 , UEEEL0024 , UEEEL0025
UNIT NAME
Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0002

Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0002

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped device with simple inbuilt programming functions ensuring the device operates as intended.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0013

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0013

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop, enter and verify programs for programmable logic controller (PLC) (also known as programmable controller) for a system requiring discrete control functions.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

Choose your study location

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Acacia Ridge	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Alexandra Hills	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Bracken Ridge	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Ipswich	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Eagle Farm	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Ashmore	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Nambour	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Toowoomba	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Chinchilla	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Kingaroy	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Bundaberg	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Hervey Bay	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Mount Isa	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Cairns	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, online or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).

Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

To study an apprenticeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice with your employer.

Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.

Find out more on how to become an apprentice or trainee

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
This includes the use of:

safety glasses
protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
long leather gloves to AS2161
hair protection
You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You are also required to have access to and bring personal stationary, a USB, a scientific calculator, and a ruler, set square, protractor and compass.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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