UEE22020 - Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

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This qualification covers competencies for work entry program providing grounding in safety and basic skills and knowledge for work in any electrotechnology discipline.

Electrotechnology is a rapidly growing field, essential for today’s and tomorrow’s energy-dependent lifestyle. This industry includes domestic and commercial electrical installations, electrical power generation and distribution, telecommunications and security systems, air-conditioning and refrigeration, instrumentation and process control, renewable and sustainable energy, as well as electric vehicles and rail transport.

In this course, you will acquire the fundamental electrical skills and knowledge needed to be work-ready, paving the way towards an apprenticeship as an electrician. Many leading South Australian electrical companies view this course as a crucial pre-apprenticeship qualification.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements listed in the qualification packaging rules.

All applicants must also demonstrate adequate English language skills and numeracy skills to communicate safely and effectively in industry.

Domestic applicants will be required to demonstrate adequate literacy and numeracy skills at pre-admission interview through formal assessment.

VET in School Students – (ViS)
The UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) is supported by the Government of South Australia and is available for eligible ViS Students.

To be eligible for access to a subsidised training place, a school student must meet the following criteria.
They must be:
• An Australian or New Zealand citizen or,
• A permanent Australian resident or,
• An eligible visa holder
• Reside in South Australia

They must also be:
• enrolled in Year 11, 12 or 13 and be 16 years of age or turning 16 years of age in the current year of that enrolment, and
• undertaking SACE or equivalent and,
• have completed a preparatory VET pathway – please refer, VET for School Students Approved Evidence for Completion of a Relevant VET Pathway Guide, (available from your VET Coordinator)

Career Pathways

Further Pathways

Apprentice Electrician
Apprentice refrigeration & air-conditioning mechanic
Apprentice electronics & communication technician
Apprentice electrical fitter

Further Study

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (contact us)
Certificate IV in Industrial Electronics and Control
Advanced Diploma of Electrical – Engineering

Course Structure

Study Units

Core

CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits
UEECD0021 Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities
UEECD0052 Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment
UEECD0009 Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment
UEERE0021 Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises
UEECD0038 Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems

Elective

UEERL0001 Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
UEECD0033 Produce products for carrying out energy sector work activities
UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

Fees and Funding Options

Government Subsidised Training for Domestic Students
As a domestic student, you may be eligible for government subsidised training, check your eligibility here.

Government Subsidised Training Fee	$495

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