Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

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National code: UEE22011 Certificate (TAFE) Send me a link to this course

The Certificate II in Electrotechnology is your gateway into the electrical trades and offers you the opportunity to sample the industry before you commit to a full apprenticeship.

Known as a pre-apprenticeship, this course will give you hands-on project experience to help you develop the wide-range of skills required for many electrical trade jobs. Recognised by the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) this course is the perfect grounding for a career in the electrical trade or even as the first step towards owning a business.

Upon completion at Swinburne, you’ll receive a Construction Industry White Card and seven units' credit towards the four-year TAFE component of the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician course undertaken by all apprentice electricians.

This Free TAFE course is in high demand. Apply early for a better chance of securing your place in it. Otherwise, you may have to wait for the next intake.

We’ve reached capacity for the Oct 2020 intake of this course. The good news is applications to start in February 2021 are now open. Apply now.

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Duration

10 weeks full-time

Study mode

Full-time

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Career Start) aims to provide students with training similar to that of a first-year electrical apprentice. The objective is to develop work skills for the electrical trades, including problem identification and problem solving.

Electricians (and their apprentices) work in domestic, commercial and industrial settings, whether that is doing installations, repairs or diagnostic work. Employers look for apprentices and trainees who are work-ready, adaptable and efficient (as well as dependable and customer-friendly). This pre-vocational qualification is about giving you exposure to the work, equipment and expectations you will face, as well as helping you decide where your interests lie and what sort of work you would like to be doing. Apart from obvious lighting and electrical power work, you could think about refrigeration and air-conditioning, security systems, renewable energy, or industrial and commercial industries.

Being a trained pre-apprentice will give you an advantage over non-trained applicants when applying for either apprentice or trainee positions.

Course structure

To achieve the award of Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Career Start), students must successfully complete the 12 units of study listed below.

Units of study

Work safely in the construction industry (CPCCOHS1001A)
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HLTAID001)

Use computer applications relevant to workplace (UEENEED101A)
Apply occupational health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace (UEENEEE101A)
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components (UEENEEE102A)

Solve problems in the d.c.circuits (UEENEEE104A)

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment (UEENEEE105A)

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications (UEENEEE107A)
Use of routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment (UEENEEE141A)
Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment (UEENEEE148A)
Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities (UEENEEE179A)

Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector (UEENEEK142A)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

This course prepares students for employment as an apprentice in the electrical, refrigeration and air conditioning, security systems, renewable energy, domestic, industrial and commercial industries. It can also help prepare you for the workforce or allow you to improve on existing skills.

Aims and objectives

This course aims to provide students with training similar to that of a first year electrical apprentice. The objective is to give a trained pre-apprentice an advantage over non-trained job applicants, offer work-ready apprentices to industry, and further develop work skills for the electrical trades.

Graduate skills

Provides the opportunity for those wishing to gain employment in the electrotechnology industry with the prerequisite knowledge and skills to gain access to a wide range of apprenticeships offered within this industry.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

Free TAFE! You could have your tuition fees for this course covered in 2020 thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. Find out about your eligibility for Free TAFE.

Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) Estimated course fees for 2020*
Total Cost (GST Free)	$5,980	$2,030	$406	Yes

Estimated course fees for 2020*

Course fee options

Full course fee

Skills First Government-subsidised place

Concession rate

Is this a Free TAFE course?

Total Cost (GST Free)

$5,980

$2,030

$406

Yes

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

Free TAFE Government-subsidised place
You could have your tuition fees covered thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

Concession rates for vocational students
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria. Concession rates usually provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications.

Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.

The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.

Full course fee
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.

Indicative nominal course hours: 380.

Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for the course, although participants would be best equipped to achieve the course outcomes if they have language literacy and numeracy skills that are at least equivalent to the National Reporting System (NRS) Level 2.

How to apply

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