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Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician


 National Code: UEE30820
 TAFE SA Code: TP01358


2026 start

Description

Work towards your electrician’s licence with this four-year apprenticeship course. You will learn how to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment covering domestic, commercial, and industrial settings with on and off the job training. On completion you will be eligible to apply for your Unrestricted, Unsupervised Electrical Workers Registration in South Australia.

Apprenticeships & Traineeships
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Elizabeth
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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Mount Gambier
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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Port Pirie
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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Tonsley
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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Whyalla
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 study this course
  • Completion of a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND)
  • Completion of a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND)

Fees

Tuition Fees
Cost

ConcessionFee ConcessionsReduced fees for eligible concession card holders.

$2,553- $2,645

SubsidisedSubsidisedThe SA Government pays part of the course cost for eligible students.

$4,218- $4,370

Full FeeFull FeeFull course cost if subsidies or concessions do not apply.

$22,367- $23,173

Fees are paid per semester and vary depending on the units you enrol into. TAFE SA and its agents reserve the right to make any necessary changes.


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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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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Apprentices will learn how to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings. The courses covers Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) requirements for an electrician’s licence.

    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.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820)
    This course 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. To complete the qualification, you are required to complete 990 core weighting points plus 120 general elective weighting points.
    Students undertaking the Refrigeration Elective Stream are required to hold a valid ARCtick Classroom Licence prior to commencing practical training.
    The approximate cost is $40. For further details about eligibility and how to apply, please visit the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) website. TAFESA offer a number of campuses and study modes aimed at providing a variety of options for employers. For the metropolitan area, a choice of two study options across the metro area are available, these being day and block (week) delivery:

    • Standard delivery method is “Day Attendance” which is 1 day per week, approximately 40 attendance days per year
    • Enrolment periods are restricted to two intakes per year, these being late-January and mid-July*
    • “Block Attendance” is by negotiation only and reserved primarily for regionally based students to support travel and accommodation requirements, this is 1 week per month (Approximately 40 attendance days per year)
    • Enrolment periods vary through the year depending on demand
    • Please be aware that enrolments received after the January/July intake may be asked to defer their training for up to 6 months when they will be placed in the next available intake.

    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

Further Information

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Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
TP01358
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