Course Information

This course is provided for apprentices and employers with apprentices requiring off-the-job training in a practical environment.

Students engaging in an Australian School-based Apprenticeship in a college environment will be encouraged to complete up to 45% of the course in the two years at College.

Program Title:

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Qualification code:

UEE30807

Type:
Apprenticeship

This qualification delivers the basic foundations and content for students to develop the skills and knowledge used in the electrical industry for a variety of residential, commercial and industrial premises.  Students will learn how to apply safe work practices necessary for the safe use and maintenance of a wide range of tools and equipment generally used on-the-job. These include:
• power tools   
• switchboards  
• testing equipment
• cabling   
• multimeters

The course includes Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) requirements for an ‘electrician’s licence’.

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Job summary:
The apprentice undertaking this role will select, install, set up, fault find, repair and maintain electrical components, wiring, equipment and systems.  They may work in specialised areas of the electrical industry.  Areas of specialisation are as follow:
• Control
• Energy Supply
• Fire Protection
• Installation and Servicing
• Maritime Installation
• Mining
• Plant Servicing
• Process
• Security
• Signalling (Rail)

Career Opportunities:
Graduates will complete the program with the skills and knowledge recognised in industry for roles and titles in various electical sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
• Electrician
• Cable Jointer
• Electrical Linesperson

Australian Standard Classification of Occupations:
ELECTRICIANS

Sub-industry:
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN

Apprenticeship Probation/Duration Details:

The course is delivered both on and off the job. The total duration for this full time course is 1559 nominal hours*.  For School-based Program students this includes work placement time and is scheduled around but does not include essential learning subjects.

*All Apprenticeships have a nominal term - this is the timeframe that is on the Apprenticeship training contract.  The nominal hour total is the amount of time that it’s reasonably expected that someone could become competent and complete their Apprenticeship.  This figure is a guideline and does not restrict their learning progress.

Progression Points within Expected Duration:
To achieve a reasonable rate of progress and completion within the expected duration (48 months) it is anticipated an apprentice would achieve 25% of the total competency value for the qualification (refer to clause 2.1.1 of Schedule 3 of the QIRC Order) within each 12 month period of the apprenticeship.

Entry requirements:
It is recommended that apprentices have a high level of maths for entry into this qualification. Some apprentices may require appropriate bridging training to ensure successful completion.

School-based and part-time applicants must apply through the QUSITAB part-time and school-based policy.

Program Subjects:

To obtain a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician 26 Units of competency will be completed in the following areas:

Core
UEENEEE001B Apply OHS practices in the workplace
UEENEEE002B Dismantle, assemble and fabricate Electrotechnology components.
UEENEEE003B Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
UEENEEE004B Solve problems in extra-low voltage multiple path circuits
UEENEEE005B Fix and secure equipment.
UEENEEE006B Document occupational hazards and risks in electrical work.
UEENEEE007B Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals
UEENEEE008B Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits.
UEENEEG001B Solve problems in electromagnetic circuits
UEENEEG002B Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage circuits
UEENEEG003B Install wiring and accessories for low voltage circuits
UEENEEG004B Install low voltage electrical apparatus and associated equipment
UEENEEG005B Verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations
UEENEEG007B Select and arrange equipment for general electrical installations
UEENEEG008B Find and repair faults in electrical apparatus and circuits
UEENEEG009B Develop and connect control circuits
UEENEEC020B Participate in electrical work and development activities

Stream Core
UEENEED001B Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace
UEENEEC002B Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

Electives
UEENEED004B Use engineering applications software
UEENEED007B Develop, verify and enter programs for programmable logic controllers
UEENEEE019B Solve problems in multiple path a.c. circuits
UEENEEE021B Plan an integrated cabling system
UEENEEF002B Lay and connect cables for multiple access to telecommunication services
UEENEEG025B Plan electrical installations with a LV demand up to 400A per phase
UEENEEG028B Plan switchboard and control panel layout