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Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)


National Code: UEE22020
TAFE SA Code: TP01262


Course Type: School Students

Description

TAFE SA's courses for school students are designed for students in Year 11 to Year 12. They provide the opportunity to learn specific industry skills and gain credit towards a nationally recognised qualification, all while students undertake their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

This course opens the door to careers in the high-tech electrotechnology industry. The growing industry requires qualified tradespersons in the areas of domestic and commercial electrical installations, electrical power generation and distribution, telecommunications and security systems, air-conditioning and refrigeration, instrumentation and process control, renewable and sustainable energy, and electric vehicles and rail transport. You will learn the fundamental electrical knowledge and skills to be work ready. It also provides a pathway to those who are wanting to gain an apprenticeship as an Electrician. If an apprenticeship is obtained many of the units are transferable to Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820). The Electrotechnology industry highly regard this course as a benchmark for applying for apprenticeships with major South Australian electrical companies.
Duration
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38 week

Part Time

Up to 50 Stage 1 Credits
Electrician
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Course Admission Requirements

You must be a school student undertaking SACE or equivalent, and meet the Flexible Industry Program eligibility criteria.

Course Delivery

  • Delivered one day per week over 12 months,
  • Block delivery available at some sites,
  • Dates, times, course units and training plans may vary for each delivery location,
  • Training is a combination of classroom, online and simulated work environments,
  • It is recommended that students do not have a full study band at school if they wish to also study this qualification at TAFE SA,
  • At times, some courses may be combined with adults and/or apprentice classes,
  • Applications to study at a Technical College may require an alternative application process.
    Please contact the relevant Technical College for full details.

Additional Information

Students/Schools must purchase course textbooks at the cost of approx $170 per student. Students must have the following Personal Protective Equipment (that students must organise themselves approx $150-$200) including: long sleeve hi-vis shirt, long pants, steel capped boots, clear safety glasses.
Total Fees for the 38 week course
Subsidised co-payment
$266 - $267

Subsidised training will require applicants to meet eligibility criteria.

Fees may vary for each delivery location, depending on the subjects being offered, and are subject to change.

  • Employment Outcomes

    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 II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (UEE22020)
    Students complete 12 units covering the knowledge and skills typical of those performed by apprentices in the early stages of training. 9 units are transferable into the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (apprentice) course reflecting most of the training of a first year apprentice. The content of this course includes theoretical understandings and practical tasks. Theoretical knowledge includes electrical principles, cable and component identification and Practical tasks such as house wiring, light fabrication and circuit construction. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 8 core units and elective units totalling 140 points.

    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
  • Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 20
    Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment 40
    Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities 20
    Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6
    Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy management in residential premises 30
    Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems 60
    Solve problems in single path circuits 40
    Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment 60

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector 20
    Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply 20
    Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 40
    Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment 20
    Produce products for carrying out energy sector work activities 80
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