Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
VET NATIONAL CODE: UEE30811
Total Duration
65 Weeks
(57 weeks Tuition + 8 weeks Break)
Location
NSW | QLD Campuses (AIBT)
Pricing
OffShore Int Student: $17,750 *
OnShore Student Visa Holder: $16,000 *
*Total Materials Fee $2,500
This qualification provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in building and premises. It includes ERAC requirements for an Electricians licence.
Important – Pre-Enrolment Information:
Prior to enrolment, it is a mandatory requirement for students to complete the Student Pre-Enrolment Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Form. After receiving and reviewing the form a consultation with our Enrolments Team, Sales Manager or Sales Agent will be scheduled where you will be provided with all the relevant course information to help guide you into making a formal decision.
More information on Student Pre-Enrolment and Application Process is available on the ‘Get Started’ Tab on our website homepage www.aibtglobal.edu.au
Please Note:
- This qualification will only fulfil the academic requirements, not a licensed trade qualification.
- Completion of an AIBT qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.
For more information please visit:
- Each state and territory administers their own system of electrical licensing. For this reason, it is best to contact the regulator for licensing requirements of each state
AIBT (NSW | QLD)
In class | Edison Workshop
Edison Workshop (NSW)
Unit 7, 9A Foundry Road
Seven Hills NSW 2147
Edison Workshop (QLD)
Unit 7, 27 Selhurst Street
Coopers Plains Qld 4108
AIBT – Monthly intakes except August (December intake online classes only)
RTO Code: 41138 | CRICOS: 03430J
20 Core units
Plus 3 elective units
– All the Core competency standard units, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units as per https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/UEE30811
– A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 140 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units per https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/UEE30811
| Handling Fee (Administration Fee for Assessment) |
|---|
| $200 – Onshore / Offshore Students |
| $900 – Onshore / Offshore Students with a dependant/family |
| Placement Fees |
| Before commencing placement within Diana School of Community Services and Fauchard School of Dental Sciences, students will be required to obtain mandatory documents at their own expense. Students will be notified via email on when to obtain these documents. More information on these mandatory required documents can be identified on each individual course page on our website. Dental students are required to pay an additional fee for placement. |
| OSHC Fees |
| International students must have adequate health insurance while in Australia. It is a condition of your visa that you have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSCH) for the full duration of your student visa. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is insurance to assist international students meet the costs of medical and hospital care. You can organise your own OSHC or we can assist you, as AIBT/ AIBT-I has an agreement with Bupa, one of Australia’s major health insurance providers. For more information, please visit their website: https://www. bupa.com.au/ |
| Under 18’S Fees |
| We are partnered with Australian Homestay Network (AHN) – Australia’s Largest Homestay provider. The homestay fee includes 3 meals and all amenities and may cost up to $350/week. Please visit https://www.homestaynetwork.org/students/pricing/ for more information about our prices in each campus location. |
| Materials Fee |
| Materials fee covers the cost of goods, materials and/or services provided by AIBT / AIBT-I to be used by students in the course of training. Examples are trade tools, class materials, safety wear, uniforms, stationery and excursions. Please refer to Materials Fee for this qualification below. |
Total Materials Fee – $1,250
Materials fee covers the cost of goods, materials and / or services provided by AIBT to be used by students in the course of training.
The Materials Fees in this qualification include:
- Trade tools
- Class materials
- Printing
- Stationery
- Safety wear
- Uniforms
- Excursions
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
Code | Title | Pre-Requisites | |
UEENEEC020B | Participate in electrical work and competency development activities | There are no prerequisite competencies for this unit. | |
UEENEEE101A | Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | There are no prerequisite competencies for this unit. | |
UEENEEE102A# | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | UEENEEE101A | |
UEENEEE104A# | Solve problems in d.c. circuits | UEENEEE101A | |
UEENEEE105A# | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | UEENEEE101A | |
UEENEEE107A# | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | UEENEEE101A | |
UEENEEE137A# | Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | UEENEEE101A | |
UEENEEG006A# | Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines | UEENEEE101A UEENEEE102A UEENEEE104A UEENEEE105A UEENEEE107A UEENEEG101A UEENEEG102A UEENEEG106A | |
UEENEEG033A# | Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits | UEENEEE101A UEENEEE102A UEENEEE104A UEENEEE105A UEENEEE107A UEENEEG101A UEENEEG102A UEENEEG106A | |
UEENEEG063A# | Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations | UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEENEEE102A Fabricate, dismantle, assemble of electrotechnology components UEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c circuits UEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnolgy equipment UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEENEEG101A Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits UEENEEG102A Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuit UEENEEG106A Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits | |
UEENEEG101A# | Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits | UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c circuits | |
UEENEEG102A# | Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits | UEENEEE101A UEENEEE104A UEENEEG101A | |
UEENEEG103A# | Install low voltage wiring and accessories | UEENEEE101A UEENEEE102A UEENEEE104A UEENEEE105A UEENEEE107A UEENEEE137A UEENEEG006A UEENEEG033A UEENEEG063A UEENEEG101A UEENEEG102A UEENEEG106A UEENEEG107A UEENEEG108A UEENEEG109A | |
UEENEEG104A# | Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations | UEENEEE101A UEENEEE102A UEENEEE104A UEENEEE105A UEENEEE107A UEENEEE137A UEENEEG006A UEENEEG033A UEENEEG063A UEENEEG101A UEENEEG102A UEENEEG103A UEENEEG106A UEENEEG107A UEENEEG108A UEENEEG109A | |
UEENEEG105A# | Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations | UEENEEE101A UEENEEE102A UEENEEE104A UEENEEE105A UEENEEE107A UEENEEE137A UEENEEG006A UEENEEG033A UEENEEG063A UEENEEG101A UEENEEG102A UEENEEG103A UEENEEG104A UEENEEG106A UEENEEG107A UEENEEG108A UEENEEG109A | |
UEENEEG106A# | Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits | UEENEEE101A UEENEEE102A UEENEEE105A UEENEEE107A | |
UEENEEG107A# | Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations | UEENEEE101A UEENEEE102A UEENEEE104A UEENEEE105A UEENEEE107A UEENEEG006A UEENEEG033A UEENEEG063A UEENEEG101A UEENEEG102A UEENEEG106A | |
UEENEEG108A# | Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits | UEENEEE101A UEENEEE102A UEENEEE104A UEENEEE105A UEENEEE107A UEENEEG006A UEENEEG033A UEENEEG063A UEENEEG101A UEENEEG102A UEENEEG106A | |
UEENEEG109A# | Develop and connect electrical control circuits | UEENEEE101A UEENEEE102A UEENEEE104A UEENEEE105A UEENEEE107A UEENEEG006A UEENEEG063A UEENEEG101A UEENEEG102A UEENEEG106A | |
UEENEEK142A | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | There are no prerequisite competencies for this unit | |
UEENEEJ104A | Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems | There are no prerequisite competencies for this unit | |
UEENEEH150A# | Assemble and set up basic security systems | UEENEEE102A UEENEEE105A UEENEEE107A | |
UEENEEG111A# | Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment | UEENEEE101A UEENEEE102A | |
The core competencies of this qualification meet the prescribed requirements for Engineering Associate membership of Engineers Australia and ERAC requirements for an Electricians licence. For more information please visit:
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
OHS:
Practice in workplace and during training is subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Each state and territory (NSW/QLD) has different requirements in relation to Australian context gap training for the licensed occupations Electrician.
For more information please visit Trades Recognition Australia Licensing:
To apply for an Electrical Work Licence/Permit (Other than Apprentice), OTSR holders wishing to work in Queensland must contact the Electrical Safety Office, who is the regulator responsible for issuing Queensland electrical licences.
Holders of an Electrical Work Licence/Permit (Other than Apprentice) must:
- enrol in and complete Australian context gap training. The gap training must be undertaken with an approved Queensland RTO;
- work under the supervision of a holder of a current and full electrician’s licence for a minimum period of twelve (12) months. Any work undertaken must be recorded in a worker’s log book, and;
- complete a structured training program co-ordinated by a Queensland RTO.
On successful completion of the Australian context gap training and supervised employment, applicants are eligible to apply for a Certificate III in Electrotechnology – Electrician.
On receipt of the Certificate III in Electrotechnology – Electrician, an applicant may then apply for a full electrical licence.
For more specific information about electrical licences in Queensland, please contact the Electrical Safety Office.
Electrical Safety Office
T: 1300 632 993
E: Licensing.ProcessingServices@oir.qld.gov.au
W: Electrical Safety OfficeTo apply for a Provisional Tradesperson Certificate, OTSR holders wishing to work in New South Wales (NSW) must contact New South Wales Fair Trading, who is the regulator responsible for issuing NSW electrical licences.
Holders of a Provisional Tradesperson Certificate must:
- enrol in and complete Australian context gap training, and;
- work under the supervision of a holder of a current and full electrician’s licence or qualified supervisor’s certificate for a minimum period of twelve (12) months.
On successful completion of the Australian context gap training and supervised employment, applicants are eligible to apply for a Certificate III in Electrotechnology – Electrician.
On receipt of the Certificate III in Electrotechnology – Electrician and obtaining a Certificate of Proficiency through the NSW Vocational Training Review Panel, an applicant may then apply for a full electrical licence.
Applicants should refer to the Licence classes and qualifications page for Electricians in order to view the full requirements to obtain a contractor licence or qualified supervisor certificate.
For specific information about electrical licences in NSW please contact NSW Fair Trading.
Fair Trading
T: 13 32 20
E: HBLicensing@finance.nsw.gov.au
W: NSW Fair Trading
Unit Code | Unit Title | Licensing/Regulatory Information |
UEENEEC020B | Participate in electrical work and competency development activities | The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence to practise in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: 1. Compliance with permits may be required in various jurisdictions and typically relates to the operation of plant, machinery and equipment such as elevating work platforms, powder operated fixing tools, and power operated tools, vehicles, road signage and traffic control, lifting equipment. Permits may also be required for some work environments such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation. 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures. |
UEENEEE101A | Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
UEENEEE102A | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
UEENEEE104A | Solve problems in d.c. circuits | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
UEENEEE105A | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
UEENEEE107A | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
UEENEEE137A | Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
UEENEEG006A | Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
UEENEEG033A | Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
UEENEEG063A | Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations | The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures. |
UEENEEG101A | Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
UEENEEG102A | Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
UEENEEG103A | Install low voltage wiring and accessories | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licensing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
UEENEEG104A | Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licensing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
UEENEEG105A | Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
UEENEEG106A | Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licensing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
UEENEEG107A | Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations | The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: |
UEENEEG108A | Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licensing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
UEENEEG109A | Develop and connect electrical control circuits | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licensing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
UEENEEK142A | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a licence to practice in the work place. However, practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safe. Note: 1. Compliance with permits may be required in various jurisdictions and typically relates to the operation of plant, machinery and equipment such as elevating work platforms, powder operated fixing tools, power operated tools, vehicles, road signage and traffic control, lifting equipment and the like. Permits may also be required for some work environments such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus, site rehabilitation and the like. 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in first aid, confined space, lifting, risk safety measure and the like |
UEENEEJ104A | Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems | The skills and knowledge described in this unit may, in some jurisdictions, require a license to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking refrigeration and air conditioning work. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: 1. Compliance with permits may be required in various jurisdictions and typically relates to the operation of plant, machinery and equipment such as elevating work platforms, powder operated fixing tools, power operated tools, vehicles, road signage and traffic control, lifting equipment. Permits may also be required for some work environments such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation. 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures. |
UEENEEH150A | Assemble and set up basic security systems | The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where plant and equipment operate at voltage above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. However other conditions may apply in some States/Territories subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice of this unit in the work place is subject to State and Territory Security Industry regulations. Where the security system has a call-back-to-base facility practice in the workplace is also subject to ACMA regulations to undertake cabling work. Note: Units UEENEEF101A and UEENEEF102A provide the required skill and knowledge for registration in accordance with ACMA regulations for undertaking cabling work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. |
UEENEEG111A | Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment | The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a license to practice in the workplace provided equipment is not connected to installation wiring at voltage above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. However, practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: 1. Compliance with permits may be required in various jurisdictions and typically relates to the operation of plant, machinery and equipment such as elevating work platforms, powder operated fixing tools, power operated tools, vehicles, road signage and traffic control and lifting equipment. Permits may also be required for some work environments such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation. 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures. |
Simulated Work Environment
AIBT provides 460 hours per year of simulated training within our Engineering workshops. Simulated training is not equivalent to vocational placement.
Vocational Placement
AIBT provides 360 hours of unpaid workplace vocational placement for each student.
Please note: Vocational placement is carried out as a trainee under the Further Education and Training Act 2014. Students are required to be registered as trainees under the Further Education and Training Act 2014 with a third party.
A student who is being trained in a traineeship is a trainee if a traineeship contract for the traineeship has been signed by the parties to the contract.
Completing all the units of competency within this qualification will lead to the issuance of a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30811)and a transcript of academic record. Students that successfully complete individual units of competency, but not the whole qualification, will be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment detailing the completed units.
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