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UEE22020

Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

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Get your career in electrotechnology started with this entry-level course. Build the skills and confidence you need to seek an apprenticeship in a range of electrical trade areas.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Wide Bay Burnett
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 02 Dec 2024 Duration: up to 14 weeks View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Concession

Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

$685
Subsidised

There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

$1,190
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$5,750 - $5,755
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Course overview

Kick start your career in the electrotechnology industry with this entry-level course. Build the skills you need to get your foot in the door for an apprenticeship or seek trade assistant work to get you started.

Qualified electricians are currently in demand with the number of people employed in the industry growing very strongly over the past few years. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service there's expected to be around 26,000 job openings for electricians in the next five years. 

In this course you will learn the skills needed to safely undertake basic electrotechnology work and solve problems in extra-low voltage single-path and multiple-path DC circuits. You'll learn about environmentally sustainable work practices and the selection and use of materials, tools and components for electrical work. This course also covers a General Safety Induction course (White Card) – an industry requirement to work on Queensland construction sites, and some of the units needed for the first stage of an electrical apprenticeship.

Successful completion of this course will put you on the path to an apprenticeship with a huge choice in the industry. Opportunities exist in electrical cabling, equipment, instrumentation, switchgear, telecommunications, air conditioning and refrigeration, or renewable energy.

What can I do?

  • Trades Assistant
  • Electrotechnology Apprentice

Course outcome:

UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

Find Your Apprentice

TAFE Queensland will continue to assist you, even after you've completed your qualification. Utilising our strong industry connections, we link students with employers looking to hire our highly-skilled graduates. Once you have completed your Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) register your interest in an apprenticeship with our Find Your Apprentice service.

TAFE at School

Get a head start on your career while you're still at high school. Completing the Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) counts toward your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), opens up pathways to further study, and makes you job ready sooner.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and a combination of elective competency standard units, from the list below, to achieve a total weighting of 140 points.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • CPCWHS1001
    Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
    UNIT CODE :
    CPCWHS1001
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work. The unit requires the person to demonstrate personal awareness and knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements in order to work safely and prevent injury or harm to self and others. It covers identifying and orally reporting common construction hazards, understanding basic risk control measures, and identifying procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies. It also covers correctly selecting and fitting common personal protective equipment (PPE) used for construction work.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEECD0007
    Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
    UNIT CODE :
    UEECD0007
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and codes of practices in the electrotechnology workplace.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEECD0009
    Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment
    UNIT CODE :
    UEECD0009
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out work activities in an energy sector environment.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEECD0021
    Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities
    UNIT CODE :
    UEECD0021
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007 , UEECD0009
  • UNIT NAME
  • Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEECD0038
    Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems
    UNIT CODE :
    UEECD0038
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide solutions and report on electrotechnology problems.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEECD0046
    Solve problems in single path circuits
    UNIT CODE :
    UEECD0046
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to solve problems in single path circuits.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Solve problems in single path circuits

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEECD0052
    Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment
    UNIT CODE :
    UEECD0052
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use routine equipment, plant, technologies and personnel protective equipment (PPE) in an energy sector environment.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERE0021
    Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERE0021
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises

Ways to study
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Bracken Ridge
On Campus
02 Dec 2024
up to 14 weeks
Full time 3 days per week
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Concession: $685

    Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Subsidised: $1,190

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $5,755

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Bracken Ridge

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

02 Dec 2024
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 14 weeks
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time 3 days per week
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Concession: $685

    Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Subsidised: $1,190

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $5,755

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Acacia Ridge
On Campus
20 Jan 2025
7 weeks
Full time 5 days per week
  • Concession: $685

    Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Subsidised: $1,190

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $5,750

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Acacia Ridge

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

20 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

7 weeks
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time 5 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Concession: $685

    Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Subsidised: $1,190

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $5,750

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Hervey Bay
On Campus
Anytime
6 weeks
Full time 5 days per week
  • Concession: $685

    Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Subsidised: $1,190

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $5,755

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Hervey Bay

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

Anytime
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

6 weeks
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time 5 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Concession: $685

    Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Subsidised: $1,190

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $5,755

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

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Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (UEE22020)

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Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

COURSE CODE: UEE22020
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

Entry into this course is via an application process that may include an interview.

It is highly recommended that students:-

  • are aged 15 years or older by the course commencement date; and
  • have successfully completed Year 10 (or equivalent) with passes in Mathematics, English and Science)

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
This includes the use of:

  • safety glasses
  • protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
  • You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing.

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You are also required to have access to and bring personal stationary, a USB, a scientific calculator, and a ruler, set square, protractor and compass.

Placement

Work experience is an integral part of this course and provides you with the opportunity to further your learning while undertaking authentic industry tasks, as well as forming career-building relationships within your field of study. We recommend that all students undertake work experience, you will be provided more information in class.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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