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Course Overview
Intakes
- 2025
- 2026
2025 Intake
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Morwell | Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm |
| Ongoing | Morwell | Monday 8:00am-4:00pm |
2026 Intake
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Morwell | Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm |
About this course
Are you already studying an electrical apprenticeship and thinking of ways you can specialise in a certain area? Why not consider specialising in electrotechnology?
Designed to formally teach you the practical and theoretical components required to complement your work as an indentured electrical apprentice, this course will give you the skills to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in building and premises.
The Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820) is the nationally recognised qualification that equips you with the skills and knowledge to become a licensed electrician. This course combines practical, hands-on training with theoretical knowledge to prepare you for a career in the electrical industry.
Training is delivered through a mix of on-the-job learning and classroom/practical workshops, allowing you to gain real industry experience while building your technical expertise.
Career Opportunities
On successful completion, you will have the competencies required to apply for your electrical licence and be ready to work across domestic, commercial, and industrial settings. These outcomes include licensed electrician, electrical contractor, maintenance technician, or further pathways into specialised areas such as instrumentation, renewables, or electrical engineering.
Opportunities for Further Study
UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation
UEE31225 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
Skills or Knowledge gained
You will learn how to:
Install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment
Work with power supplies, lighting, motors, and control systems
Apply safe work practices, testing procedures, and fault-finding techniques
Interpret electrical drawings, codes, and standards
Use the latest tools and technology to deliver electrical solutions
Entry Requirements
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No
Mandatory entry requirements:
Must be indentured as an apprentice electrician with a valid contract of training
and registered on EPSILON
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: true
A Class Electrical License
Qualifications and Recognition - 2025
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.
Work Placement - 2025
Does this course require placement?: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2026
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology.
Work Placement - 2026
Does this course require placement?: No
Further Information - 2025
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $1,111.50 | $5,557.50 | $21,352.50 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $1,158.00 | $1,158.00 | $1,158.00 |
| Total | $2,269.50 | $6,715.50 | $22,510.50 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Important information
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 - 2026
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $1,158.30 | $5,791.50 | $21,586.50 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $2,669.00 | $2,669.00 | $2,669.00 |
| Total | $3,827.30 | $8,460.50 | $24,255.50 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Important information
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.