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Electrotechnology
The electrotechnology industry incorporates a range of smaller fields. We offer a comprehensive range of courses with specialisations available in automation, instrumentation, renewable energy, security, and telecommunications.
Electrotechnology training
Our refrigeration and air-conditioning training facilities are world-class and renowned in industry. They include an industrial cascade refrigeration system, full operational service bar, ammonia plant rooms, 20 coldrooms, Valuable Air Volume (VAV) systems, and two air-conditioning plant rooms, as well as hydrocarbon andThe electrotechnology industry incorporates a range of smaller fields including electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and communication technologies. TAFE Queensland offers a comprehensive range of electrotechnology courses with specialisations available in automation, instrumentation, renewable energy, security, and telecommunications.
The electrical services industry is one of the largest special construction industries in Australia. The digital age is creating an unprecedented demand for electricians specialising in telecommunications, instrumentation, information technology, and security and electronic control systems. There is high demand for qualified workers with over 50,000 job openings expected over the next five years.
With over $20 million invested in our electrical training facilities and teachers who remain embedded in industry, we deliver the quality training that our clients expect from the largest provider of training for the electrotechnology sector in Queensland.
Career outcomes
- Appliance service repair technician
- Electrical fitter
- Electrician
- Electronic engineering draftsperson
- General electrician - special class
- Instrumentation and control technician
- Rail signalling electrician
- Renewable energy technical officer
- Senior technical officer
- Telecommunications technician Co2 systems
Electrotechnology courses
Electrotechnology facilities
TAFE Queesland has invested more than $20 million in our electrotechnology training spaces. As a student you'll have access to high tech classrooms with specialised, industry- standard equipment including wiring bays, motor labs, winding machine rooms, a control circuits/relay logic lab, and more.
Matthew loves the flexibility of completing his apprenticeship through TAFE Queensland, allowing him to fit his training around his work commitments.
Low and no cost courses
You may be eligible for a range of independent and government funding to help you study for less or even free*.
Construction Skills Queensland funded courses
Subsidised training options for the building and construction industry.
Interested in Electrotechnology?
Learn more about the electrotechnology facilities at our Ashmore campus.
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