Program Overview

UEE22020 - Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

Overview

The Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) is a nationally recognised course that provides training in the key areas of safety, basic skills, and knowledge for a career in the electrical trade. This pre-apprenticeship course is suited for high school students with no previous connection to the electrical industry who wish to gain foundation skills and knowledge for possible entry into an electrical apprenticeship.

Study Experience

• Start TAFE Now Pathway

Career Opportunities

The course can lead to apprenticeships in the following fields:

• Electrical
• Instrumentation
• Refrigeration

Structure & Availability

Course Structure

The course has two structures:

START TAFE NOW (STN)

• Duration: 12 months (Part Time)
• Core Units:
  • UEECD0007: Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEECD0009: Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment
  • UEECD0021: Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities
  • UEECD0038: Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems
  • UEECD0046: Solve problems in single path circuits
  • UEECD0052: Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment
  • UEERE0021: Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises
  • CPCCWHS1001: Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
• Elective Units:
  • UEERL0001: Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
  • UEEAS0001: Assemble electronic components
  • UEECD0019: Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
  • UEECD0020: Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
  • UEERE0001: Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

Standard Course Structure FFS PreVoc

• Duration: 11 weeks (Part Time)
• Core Units:
  • UEECD0007: Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEECD0009: Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment
  • UEECD0021: Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities
  • UEECD0038: Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems
  • UEECD0046: Solve problems in single path circuits
  • UEECD0052: Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment
  • UEERE0021: Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises
  • CPCWHS1001: Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
• Elective Units:
  • UEERE0001: Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
  • UEECD0020: Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
  • UEECD0019: Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
  • UEEAS0001: Assemble electronic components
  • UEERL0001: Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

Available Locations, Study Modes and Intakes

• Intake: January 2025, February 2026
• Locations: Gladstone, Rockhampton City
• Study Modes: On-campus, Mixed Mode

Requirements

Entry Requirements

• Completion of the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
• Start TAFE Now students must be in Year 11 or 12.

Fees & Scholarships

Fees

• Course tuition fees are subject to change and are reviewed annually.
• The indicative fee range for 2026 is $0$5,967.

Subsidy and Funding Information

• Subsidies reduce the cost of tuition fees for TAFE courses.
• Eligibility and conditions apply.

Fee for Service, Co-Contribution and Co-Contribution Concessional

• Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students.
• Co-Contribution and Co-Contribution Concessional Fee: some government-funded training programs require students to contribute to the cost of their education through a co-contribution fee.

VET in Schools (VETiS) Funding

• As a high school student, you may be eligible for the Queensland Governments VET in Schools (VETiS) program which is fee-free.
• Course specific costs may be applicable.

How to Apply