Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

Overview

Prepare for a career within the Electrical industry with this hands-on course! Gain experience and practical skills that will provide you with relevant experience that may increase your employability. This course will provide you with experience across different streams of Electrotechnology, including standard electrical and renewable energy.

Some of the skills you will develop include:
• Carrying out basic electrotechnology projects
• Install sustainable extra low voltage energy power systems
• Use computer applications relevant to a workplace
• Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
• Learn how to do basic 3D sketches and 3D printing

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus

Locations

• Trades Training Centre, Moorefield Park Drive, Wodonga Vic

When You Can Enrol

Enquire to be made aware of 2025 dates!

Duration

PRE-APPRENTICESHIP, FULL-TIME: 16 Weeks

Schedule

2025 Dates: 18th of February - 26 June 2025 Time: 9:00am-3:30pm Days: 3 days a week, Tuesday - Thursday (16 weeks)

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student’s needs will be selected, including tests and projects of both a theoretical and practical nature.

Skills developed

You will gain the skills, knowledge and expertise required to operate as an electrical trade assistant, including:


• Carrying out basic electrotechnology projects


• Install sustainable extra low voltage energy power systems


• Use computer applications relevant to a workplace


• Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector


• Gain skills using software specifically for designing, printing and the knowledge of using a 3D printer

Compulsory Units

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
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
UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

Licences/Tickets

First aid
White Card

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.

Fees

From 1 January 2019, Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that will pay your tuition fees to study in this selected course at Wodonga TAFE, if you’re eligible, subject to minimum numbers.

Government Funded $1,171.50 (Tuition $1,171.50, Materials $0.00)
Concession $234.30 (Tuition $234.30, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $4,260.00 (Tuition $4,260.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

The units you will undertake in your studies vary depending upon your line of work and/or personal choice. This means prices for tuition fees can only be given as an approximation.
The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the Enrol Now tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Careers

Electrical apprentice Trades assistant

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.