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Course Overview
Intakes
2023 Intake
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2023 | Morwell | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am-4:00pm |
2024 Intake
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2024 | Morwell | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am-4:00pm |
| 15/07/2024 | Morwell | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am-4:00pm |
About this course
This course will provide clients a “foot” into the Electrotechnology industry. The course will give learners some credits into an apprenticeship and a snapshot of the Electrotechnology industry. Clients will learn workplace practical skills involving basic hand and power tool use and the necessary knowledge to enter a career in the Electrotechnology industry with confidence. This course also entails basic interview skills, techniques, and resume writing which also can give clients more job seeking abilities. The course is an advantage to clients since most sizeable employers want a pre-apprenticeship completed.
The course is run four days a week (part-time; Wednesdays off) for ten weeks. Class times are 8:00 am – 4:00
pm. This includes 30min for lunch. The Course is run two or three times a year depending on enrolment numbers.
Assessment includes theoretical, practical and skills examinations.
Get your foot in the door of this exciting industry. This career-starting course will give you credits into an apprenticeship and a snapshot of the electrotechnology industry.
Learn practical workplace skills involving basic hand and power tool use and the necessary knowledge to enter a career in the electrotechnology industry with confidence.
You’ll also learn basic interview skills, techniques, and resume writing which will be a huge advantage in the job market.
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Career Opportunities
Licensed Electrician, Electrical Linesperson, Instrumentation Fitter, Automotive Electrician, Renewable Energy Technicians
Opportunities for Further Study
UEE30820 – Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician)
UEE31220 - Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
UET30819 - Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Cable Jointing
Skills or Knowledge gained
Learners will gain the knowledge and practical skills to be job ready for a career within the Electrotechnology industry.
Entry Requirements
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No
Recommended entry Requirements:
Passed year 10 level maths or equivalent.
Ability to complete work in a trade workshop with basic hand and power tools (training provided in the course).
Minimum Industry Requirement
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Requirements
Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2023
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start).
Work Placement - 2023
Does this course require placement?: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2024
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start).
Work Placement - 2024
Does this course require placement?: No
Further Information - 2023
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $325.60 | $1,628.00 | $6,138.00 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Total | $575.60 | $1,878.00 | $6,388.00 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Help with fees
Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.
Further Information - 2024
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $343.20 | $1,716.00 | $6,336.00 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $286.50 | $286.50 | $286.50 |
| Total | $629.70 | $2,002.50 | $6,622.50 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Help with fees
Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.