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UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

This program will give you the foundation skills to kick-start an electrical career, showing employers that you're driven and knowledgeable.
This course is only offered at one location, see below.
Ballarat - SMB
Location
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
Ballarat - SMB
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
-
Length
16 weeks - 18 weeks
Qualification Code
UEE22020

Free TAFE

This course is in the Free TAFE for Priority Courses list. Find out about the initiative and your eligibility

The UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) provides creative hands-on skills training and covers operational skills and knowledge such as electrical safety, Industry Standards and Regulations, identifying and selecting components, accessories, and materials, solving circuit problems, modern sustainable practices and much more, all in our state-of-the-art Building and Construction Training Centre while you learn from our teachers who know what it's like starting out in a trade.

  • Apprentice electrician
  • Air conditioning technician
  • Renewable energy systems installer
  • Electrical engineering technician
  • Renewable energy sales and support
  • Apprentice air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic

The course content below provides all possible units related to the course.  If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.

PROVIDE BASIC SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY REDUCTION IN RESIDENTIAL PREMISES
UEERE0021
USE ROUTINE EQUIPMENT/PLANT/TECHNOLOGIES IN AN ENERGY SECTOR ENVIRONMENT
UEECD0052
SOLVE PROBLEMS IN SINGLE PATHCIRCUITS
UEECD0046
PROVIDE SOLUTIONS AND REPORT ON ROUTINE ELECTROTECHNOLOGY PROBLEMS
UEECD0038
IDENTIFY AND SELECT COMPONENTS, ACCESSORIES AND MATERIALS FOR ENERGY SECTOR WORK ACTIVITIES
UEECD0021
CARRY OUT ROUTINE WORK ACTIVITIES IN AN ENERGY SECTOR ENVIRONMENT
UEECD0009
APPLY WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS, CODES AND PRACTICES IN THE WORKPLACE
UEECD0007
PREPARE TO WORK SAFELY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
CPCCWHS1001
ATTACH CORDS AND PLUGS TO ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR CONNECTION TO A SINGLE PHASE 230 VOLT SUPPLY
UEERL0001
FIX AND SECURE ELECTROTECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
UEECD0020
FABRICATE, ASSEMBLE AND DISMANTLE UTILITIES INDUSTRY COMPONENTS
UEECD0019
CARRY OUT PREPARATORY ENERGY SECTOR WORK ACTIVITIES
UEECD0008
PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION
HLTAID009

Students will complete approximately 22 hours per week of on-campus / online study.  Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 7.5 hours per day.

Approximately 4 hours per week of non-supervised and self-directed/independent learning.

For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.

Entry into this program will require you be 16 years of age or to have completed year 10 or equivalent. It is strongly recommended that applicants have a pass in year 11 maths.

For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.

Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: LBE

National course code: UEE22020

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.

Find out more about eligibility here.

2024 total estimated tuition fees for Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
Concession
Government Subsidised Place
Standard
Government Subsidised Place
Full Fee Place
(Not eligible for government subsidy)
$383$1,917$6,390

*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.

Visit our fees and charges page for more information.

Material Fees

Material fees cover the cost of items which are purchased by the university and provided to the student, such as tools, materials, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and other incidentals associated with the course.

The estimated material fees for this course are $20

Other study costs

Students will be required to supply their own PPE: Work boots as per AS/NZS 2210.3: class 1 work boots comprising of safety toe and a sole that is resistant to most oils, acids and chemicals, long trousers.
Recommended Textbook: Electrical black book
          

Important Information

Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).

Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.

Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student.  Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.

Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.

Scholarships

Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs.  Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.

If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.

Further pathway/s: UEE30820 - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.

CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909

School department

Federation TAFE