Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

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Are you an electrical apprentice looking to take the next step in your bright future? If you’ve completed your pre-apprenticeship, get set to apply your electrical trade and gain the skills and knowledge required to become a licensed electrician with our Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician. 

Through practical and theory-based learning, develop the skills to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in people’s homes, offices and businesses.

You’ll cover units on areas like how to apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace through to how to test and connect transformers.  

Upon graduating, you will have fulfilled a key requirement of Energy Safe Victoria’s requirements for an electrician’s license.  

Choose to start work as a licenced electrician, or forge on to complete further studies in solar power, grid-connected renewable energy systems, home automation, programmable logic controller (PLC), and motor control – and see how your career opportunities keep lighting up.

Duration

3 years part-time with licensing requirements - Wantirna campus

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

This course is designed for those who are employed as electrical apprentices. Students complete practical and theory units to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to work at trade level within the electrical industry.

Course structure

Students are required to complete 29 units, including 27 core units and 2 elective units. This will be delivered in the classroom with practical activities and online components.

Units of study

Core units

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work*

UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components*

UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment*

UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits*

UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits*

UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications*

UEECO0023 Participate in electrical work and competency development activities

UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations*

UEEEL0005 Develop and connect electrical control circuits*

UEEEL0008 Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls*

UEEEL0009 Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls*

UEEEL0010 Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits*

UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories*

UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits*

UEEEL0018 Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations*

UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines*

UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits*

UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices*

UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits*

UEEEL0024 Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines*

UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers*

UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations*

UEEEL0047 Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies*

UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel*

Elective units

UEEDV0005 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services*

UEEDV0008 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling*

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

Persons gaining this qualification will be expected to be able to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in building and premises. They will also have fulfilled Energy Safe Victoria requirements for an Electrician’s license.

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

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Estimated course fees for 2023*
Total Cost (GST Free)	$17,380	$6,420	$1,284

Estimated course fees for 2023*

Course fee options

Full course fee

Skills First Government-subsidised place

Concession rate

Total Cost (GST Free)

$17,380

$6,420

$1,284

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 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth 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.

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.

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

Indicative nominal course hours: 1,110.

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Entry requirements

Students must be apprenticed to an employer and be at least 17 years of age unless they have a special dispensation from their school which will allow them to start earlier.

How to apply

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Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059