Electrical Courses - Building & Construction

Select, install, commission and maintain electrical and electronic equipment

Electricity is the universal means by which we power our cities and homes. Electronics is the enabling technology that is present in every appliance we use. The need for sustainable electricity use drives development of solar energy and other renewable energy resources. TAFE SA electrical courses prepare you for a range of careers in this vital sector.

Video: Electrotechnology

According to James, an Electrotechnology student at TAFE SA: "The teachers at TAFE are great. The educational process runs students through a broad spectrum, and you get a lot of hands-on time with teachers and lecturers, which covers everything." Hear James' story about his practical training experiences at TAFE SA.

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Electrical and Renewable Energy Courses

Award Courses Help…		National Code
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)		UEE22011
Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation		UEE40411
Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control		UEE42211
Diploma of Electrical Engineering		UEE50411

Higher Education Help…		National Code
Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering		CRS1400352
Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering /Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic) - University of Adelaide Pathway
Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)(Honours) - Flinders University Pathway

Short Courses Help…	Duration
Advanced PLCs	18 weeks
Apply Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Codes and Practices in the Workplace	8 hours
Low Voltage Rescue and Resuscitation (LVR/CPR)	4 hours
Low Voltage Rescue and Resuscitation (LVR/CPR) - Refresher	2 hours
Programmable Logic Controllers 1 (PLC1)	20 weeks
Restricted Electrical Licence (Disconnect/Reconnect)	3 days
Solar Accreditation Training - Grid Design	8 days
Solar Accreditation Training - Grid Design for Installers	4 days
Solar Accreditation Training - Grid Install	5 days
Solar Accreditation Training - Grid Install and Design	9 days
Solar Accreditation Training - Grid with Battery Design	6 days
Solar Accreditation Training - Grid with Battery Install	4 days
Solar Accreditation Training - Grid with Battery Install & Design	7 days
Solar Accreditation Training - Stand Alone Power System Design	9 days
Solar Accreditation Training - Stand Alone Power System Install	6 days
Solar Accreditation Training - Stand Alone Power System Install & Design	10 days
Test and Tag (Accredited) - Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies	2 days
Test and Tag (Non-Accredited)	2 days

Apprenticeships and Traineeships Help…		National Code
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician		UEE30811
Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control		UEE31211

International Courses Help…	CRICOS Code
Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering	092137K

* Eligibility criteria applies. See course details to check if you meet the requirements for funding.

360 Degrees: Renewable energy workshop

Want to know what it's like to study renewable energy at TAFE SA? Click on the image for a 360-degree view of a renewable energy workshop and learn what it's like to undergo practical training in TAFE SA's state-of-the-art facilities.(Note: this component requires Flash support).

Video: TAFE SA solar car

Did you know that solar cars can operate on the same amount of power as a household hair dryer? TAFE SA students built a solar car for the Global Green Challenge, competing against 40 other cars from 17 different countries over a 3,000km race from Darwin to Adelaide - using only sunlight as fuel.