Electrotechnology

QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)

Prepare for a career within the Electrical industry with this hands-on course! Gain experience and practical skills that will provide you with relevant experience that may increase your employability. This course will provide you with experience across different streams of Electrotechnology, including standard electrical and renewable energy.

Free TAFE

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FEES

FREE TAFE: This course is free to eligible individuals.

Government Funded $1,659.00
Concession $331.80
Fee For Service $3,318.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

PRE-APPRENTICESHIP, FULL-TIME: 12 Weeks

SCHEDULE

Date: 31 July 2023 - 2 November 2023
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm (4 days a week, Monday - Thursday)

APPRENTICESHIPS

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

This course provides the training component of a Electrical apprenticeship in the domestic and commercial sectors of the electrical trade. This qualification provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises. It includes Essential Performance Capabilities for an ‘Unrestricted Electrician’s license’ (referred to Electricians Licences (A Grade).

Apprenticeship Option

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FEES

Government Funded $4,680.00
Concession $936.00
Fee For Service $23,400.00

DELIVERY METHOD

Apprenticeship

DURATION

Part-time: 3 years

SCHEDULE

Study type: 10 x 4 Day block release (Monday - Thursday) Please note, the first month of courses will run for a whole week.
Teaching period: 27th Mar - 23 Nov
Time: 8am-4.30pm
Training plan for first 12 months is being developed and will be provided to apprentices prior to course commencement.

SHORT COURSES

Testing and tagging of electrical appliances and leads

Gain training in the use of portable equipment for the testing and tagging of electrical appliances and leads. Designed for people who want to inspect, and test and tag appliances and leads up to 240 volts, it is an ideal skill and certification to have for small businesses and operators.

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FEES

$360.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

2 sessions (6 hours each)

SCHEDULE

2023 Dates: 21 & 22 Mar, 23 & 24 May, 25 & 26 Jul, 19 & 20 Sep or 21 & 22 Nov (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Location: Trades Hub (Building JW), 55 Moorefield Park Dr, West Wodonga, VIC
Time: 4pm-10pm

Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry

Designed for electricians, plumbers, apprentices and trade assistants who are currently working or are seeking employment within the solar installation industry, installing photovoltaic or solar hot water systems. This course provides an overview of safety hazards and appropriate safety measures relevant to solar instillation, increase your overall safety awareness of the processes. Work safely in the solar industry (VU22744) will be a mandatory qualification for all solar workers carrying out installations for the Solar Homes Program as of 1 July 2021.

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FEES

FREE or low-fee for eligible individuals as part of government initiatives.

Government Funded $240.00
Concession $48.00
Fee For Service $640.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

VU22744 Work safely in the Solar Industry unit (compulsory unit) is 2 days, elective units are additional days, as advised in Dates/Locations tab.

SCHEDULE

2023 dates for Compulsory VU22744 Work safely in the Solar Industry unit, training delivered over 2 days: 27 Apr, 4 Jul, 26 Sep or 12 Dec
2023 dates for Elective Working at Heights units (CPCCM2010B/CPCCOHS2001A) delivered over one day: To be confirmed. These are optional attendance only.

Time: 8am-4:30pm

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