This qualification gives you the skills and knowledge you need to become a licensed electrician. You will learn the specialised theory and practical skills of the trade as well as safety, communication and workplace skills. The qualification provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in building and premises. It includes ERAC requirements for an Electrician's Licence.
This qualification could lead to employment as an Electrical Contractor, Electrical Fitter/Equipment and Systems Technician or General Electrician – Special Class.
Please contact SuniTAFE to discuss other qualifications that can extend your skills further.
Students must be currently employed as an Apprentice signed up with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider. Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review before enrolling to help confirm the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and/or employment goals. Years 1,2 and 3 are delivered over 8 x 5 day blocks and Year 4 is delivered over a 1 x 5 day blocks.
Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review before enrolling to help confirm the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and/or employment goals.
4 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 4 | $25.00 |
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 20 | $25.00 |
| UEECD0016 | Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | 20 | $25.00 |
| UEECD0019 | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEECD0020 | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | 20 | $25.00 |
| UEECD0044 | Solve problems in multiple path circuits | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEECD0046 | Solve problems in single path circuits | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEECD0051 | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEECO0023 | Participate in electrical work and competency development activities | 20 | $25.00 |
| UEEEL0003 | Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEEEL0005 | Develop and connect electrical control circuits | 80 | $100.00 |
| UEEEL0008 | Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls | 20 | $25.00 |
| UEEEL0009 | Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls | 20 | $25.00 |
| UEEEL0010 | Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits | 20 | $25.00 |
| UEEEL0012 | Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEEEL0014 | Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits | 80 | $100.00 |
| UEEEL0018 | Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations | 80 | $100.00 |
| UEEEL0019 | Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines | 30 | $37.50 |
| UEEEL0020 | Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits | 80 | $100.00 |
| UEEEL0021 | Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices | 30 | $37.50 |
| UEEEL0023 | Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEEEL0024 | Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEEEL0025 | Test and connect transformers | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEEEL0039 | Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations | 60 | $75.00 |
| UEEEL0047 | Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies | 20 | $25.00 |
| UEERE0001 | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | 20 | $25.00 |
| UETTDRRF06 | Perform rescue from a live LV panel | 20 | $0.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| UEEDV0005 | Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services | 120 | $150.00 |
| UEEDV0008 | Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling | 40 | $50.00 |
| 2023 | |
| Government Subsidised | $5,757 |
| Concession | $2,311 |
| Apprenticeship | $5,117 |
| Apprenticeship Concession | $2,183 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $3,667 |
| RPL Concession | $733 |
| RPL Self-funded | $4,889 |
| Self-Funded | $6,979 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2023 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom Based, Full Year |
| 2023 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Classroom Based, Full Year |
| 2023 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year |
| 2023 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, School Based |
