Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
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Duration
4 years part-time with licensing requirements - Wantirna campus
Study mode
- Part-time (day)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Teacher profile
ENABLING STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN ELECTROTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
After 40 years’ experience in the electrical industry and previous training roles in the workplace, a passion for teaching led Neil to return to what he sees as helping others prosper and progress, taking complex studies and putting them into simple terms to create interest and recall.
“Seeing students’ expressions when they grasp concepts, going on to then achieve certification and prosper with significant career success, has been rewarding.”
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
Units of study
Apply Occupational Health Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace (UEENEEE101A)
Fabricate, dismantle, assemble of utilities industry components (UEENEEE102A)
Solve problems in d.c. circuits (UEENEEE104A)
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment (UEENEEE105A)
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications (UEENEEE107A)
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work (UEENEEE137A)
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines (UEENEEG006A)
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits (UEENEEG033A)
Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations (UEENEEG063A)
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits (UEENEEG101A)
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits (UEENEEG102A)
Install low voltage wiring and accessories (UEENEEG103A)
Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations (UEENEEG104A)
Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations (UEENEEG105A)
Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits (UEENEEG106A)
Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations (UEENEEG107A)
Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits (UEENEEG108A)
Develop and connect electrical control circuits (UEENEEG109A)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
Possible employment as a licenced electrician, or further studies in solar power, grid connect, contractor's licence, home automation, PLCs, or motor control.
Aims and objectives
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees for 2020
Certificate III in Electrotechnology ElectricianEstimated course fees for 2020* |
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| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $14,270 | $5,170 | $1,034 |
This course is delivered with state government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
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.
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: 1,100.
Fees for 2021
Certificate III in Electrotechnology ElectricianEstimated course fees for 2021* |
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| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $14,850 | $5,380 | $1,076 |
This course is delivered with state government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
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.
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: 1,100.
Entry requirements
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059