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Dual Trade Apprenticeship – Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820) and Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32225)
TAFE SA Code: CP00325

Incorporating:
  • Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820)
  • Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32225)

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Description

The dual trade apprenticeship supports a career working across both electrical systems and refrigeration and air conditioning systems. You will complete the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration together, building the full capability expected of a dual trade technician.

You will learn how to install, set up, test, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings. You will also learn how to install, commission, service and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems in homes, commercial buildings and industrial environments.

The two qualifications are integrated, with shared and related units delivered together to support efficient progress while developing broad and complementary trade skills. Completion supports both major industry licences - Electrician’s Licence in South Australia and the National ARCtick Refrigerant Handling Licence, required for working with refrigerants in Australia.

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60 months 
Electrician
Electrician
,  Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
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Study Mode
Study Load
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On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 60 month course
Subsidised
$435 - $458
$4,348 - $4,576
Concession
$263 - $277
$2,631 - $2,770
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN).
What is the LLN?
Full Fee
$23,052 - $24,261

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Air-conditioning and refrigeration Mechanic and Electrical technician.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Skills Covered

    Dual Trade Apprenticeship – Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820) and Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32225)
    The Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician covers the basic requirement to register as an Electrical Worker in South Australia. Upon completion, students are eligible to apply for an Unrestricted, Unsupervised Electrical Workers Registration in South Australia.
    The Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration provides competencies to select components, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to food storage and preservation, air conditioning and air distribution equipment in buildings and premises. It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.
    To complete the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, you are required to complete 990 core weighting points plus 120 general elective weighting points.
    To complete the Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, you are required to complete a total of 1210 weighting points comprising 1070 core weighting points plus 140 general elective weighting points. 27 core units make up the 1070 core weighting points.

    Qualification/Certification

    Successful completion of this course provides you with the following qualifications:

    Qualification TAFE SA Code National Code
    Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration TP01460 UEE32225
    Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician TP01358 UEE30820

    Apprenticeships and Traineeships (Contracts of Training) You will receive a Trade based qualification and a parchment from TAFE SA.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

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Dual Trade Apprenticeship – Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820) and Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32225)
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