Overview
The Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) is a pre-apprenticeship electrical course, providing an introduction to the electrical/electronics industries in areas such as electrical, renewable energy, air conditioning/refrigeration and instrumentation.
Career opportunities, include:
- apprentice electrician
- apprentice electrical fitter
- apprentice air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic
- renewable energy systems installer
- electrical engineering technician
- renewable energy sales and support roles
Pathways to further study:
- UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Apprenticeship
- UEE33020 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting Apprenticeship
Studying the Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) at Holmesglen
The course will enable you to develop broad-based competencies in a range of electrotechnology fields, such as lighting, general power, fire protection and security, robotics, instrumentation, optical data and voice systems, electrical motors and control systems.
Gain experience in the trade and use your skills to make informed choices in the selection of vocational career paths. You will gain a recognised qualification as well as credits for further training as an apprentice in the electrotechnology industry.
The course involves face-to-face theory classes, some self-study online, and practical skills training in our simulated practical workshop area on campus. For online self-study, a tablet or laptop is required, and for the work simulations carried out on campus in the workshop, you will require work wear, work boots, and clear safety glasses.
Course structure
Timetable
Full Time for 9 weeks; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am – 4pm
Part Time for 18 weeks; 2 evenings 5.30pm to 9.30pm and Saturdays 8am – 4pm (available at North Melbourne and Moorabbin only)
Note: There is no part-time option for this course at Drummond St. Chadstone.
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| UEECD0007 |
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
| CPCCWHS1001 |
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| UEECD0019 |
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components |
| UEECD0020 |
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment |
| UEERE0001 |
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector |
| UEECD0046 |
Solve problems in single path circuits |
| 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 |
| UEERE0021 |
Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises |
| UEECO0002 |
Maintain documentation |
| ICTICT214 |
Operate application software packages |
| UEECD0052 |
Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment |
| UEERL0001 |
Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| UEECD0019 | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components |
| UEECD0020 | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment |
| UEERE0001 | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector |
| UEECD0046 | Solve problems in single path circuits |
| 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 |
| UEERE0021 | Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises |
| UEECO0002 | Maintain documentation |
| ICTICT214 | Operate application software packages |
| UEECD0052 | Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment |
| UEERL0001 | Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry requirements
To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.
Holmesglen recommends learners have a minimum of Year 10 level English and Mathematics; Year 11 is highly recommended. This course is not recommended if you find mathematics at this level challenging.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
On completion, you will receive the UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) qualification.
How to apply
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Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
|
| Full Fee | $6,641 | |
| Government subsidised | $1,864 | |
| Concession | $373 | |
| Free TAFE eligible student | FREE | |
| Mandatory Materials and Activities fees * (GST inc) |
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| Materials fee | $245 | |
| Activities fee | $143 | |
*Mandatory Materials and Activities fees are still payable by all students including students who may be eligible for Government subsidised fees or a Free TAFE course.
**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession
.