Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician UEE30820

Program Overview

The Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician program provides students with the skills and knowledge to become licensed electricians. The program includes core units in electrical theory, safety, and installation, as well as elective units that allow students to specialize in areas such as domestic, commercial, or industrial electrical work. Graduates of the program are qualified to work in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, and mining.

Program Outline

Outline:

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Course Structure The course structure comprises the following core and elective units. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. To be awarded the UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, a student must successfully complete a total of One thousand, one hundred and ten (1,110) weighting points, comprising of: Nine hundred and Ninety (990) Core weighting points, and; One hundred and twenty (120) Elective weighting points. Note: Elective units are to be selected from the Group A general elective units, or up to 40 general elective weighting points, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Electives must be industry relevant as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Careers:

Electrical skills are highly sought after and there are strong employment prospects for electricians. Visit the Jobs and Skills Australia website for salary and other job information. This Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician UEE30820 can lead to a career as a domestic, commercial or industrial electrician. You could find employment across several industries, including manufacturing, construction and mining. You could work in-house for a large or small company, as an external consultant or as a self-employed tradesperson. You could work in roles such as: electrician air conditioning/refrigeration mechanic electronics trades worker telecommunications trades worker. Professional recognition Once complete, this qualification allows you to apply to become a licensed electrician through Energy Safe Victoria.