About this course
Do you want to take your electrical engineering skills to the next level? If you like working with electrical parts and enjoy fixing things, this course is for you.
You will develop real-work skills such as:
- developing design briefs
- solving electrical problems
- using automation and control in industrial settings
- managing electrical engineering projects
- understanding the safety standards for electrical work.
This course will prepare you for jobs in the electrical industry, such as:
- electrical engineering technician
- industrial automation technician
- energy auditor.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
This course can be done as a traineeship. You’ll get technical knowledge through coursework and hands-on experience through paid work. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
To enrol as a trainee, you’ll need:
- a job in a relevant workplace in the same field as your course, and
- an employer willing to sign a Commonwealth Government ‘Training Contract’ and support your learning at work.
To get started:
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as a traineeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities UEECD0003 Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems UEECD0004 Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems UEECD0005 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0007 Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report UEECD0010 Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects UEECD0014 Manage risk in electrotechnology activities UEECD0026 Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits UEECD0036 Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems UEECD0039 Solve problems in multiple path circuits UEECD0044 Solve problems in single path circuits UEECD0046 Apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments UEECD0056 Write specifications for electrical engineering projects UEECD0059 Interpret, produce and modify electrotechnology drawings UEECD0064 Manage large electrical projects UEEEL0015 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines UEEEL0019 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits UEEEL0020 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices UEEEL0021 Plan large electrical projects UEEEL0058 Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits UEEEL0062 Evaluate and report on the performance of LV machines UEEEL0077 Plan and analyse LV electrical apparatus UEEEL0079 Plan and analyse wiring systems, circuits, control and protection for electrical installations UEEEL0080 Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector UEERE0013 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Implement information and knowledge management systems BSBINS501 Manage people performance BSBLDR522 Deliver a service to customers BSBOPS203 Establish innovative work environments BSBSTR501 Facilitate continuous improvement BSBSTR502 Manage team effectiveness BSBTWK502 Operate application software packages ICTICT214 Install and configure client-server applications and services ICTNWK426 Apply introductory programming techniques ICTPRG302 Apply introductory object-oriented language skills ICTPRG430 Apply introductory programming skills in different languages ICTPRG440 Apply intermediate programming skills in different languages ICTPRG443 Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills ICTPRG549 Design a robotic system MEM234014 Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers MEM30027 Analyse materials for suitability in electrical equipment UEECD0001 Analyse static and dynamic parameters of electrical equipment UEECD0002 Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems UEECD0012 Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs UEECD0013 Develop engineering solutions to photonic system problems UEECD0015 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work UEECD0016 Establish and follow a competency development plan in an electrotechnology engineering discipline UEECD0017 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEECD0019 Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures UEECD0024 Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits UEECD0025 Plan an integrated cabling installation system UEECD0028 Prepare electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software UEECD0030 Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology applications UEECD0031 Produce detailed electrotechnology/utilities drawings using CAD equipment and software UEECD0032 Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus UEECD0035 Provide engineering solutions for uses of materials and thermodynamic effects UEECD0037 Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems UEECD0049 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEECD0051 Estimate electrotechnology projects UEECO0001 Maintain documentation UEECO0002 Manage contract variations UEECO0003 Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects UEECO0014 Provide quotations for installation or service jobs UEECO0015 Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs UEECO0017 Commission industrial computer systems UEECS0004 Develop energy sector computer network applications infrastructure UEECS0015 Develop energy sector directory services UEECS0016 Modify/redesign industrial computer systems UEECS0025 Use engineering applications software on personal computers UEECS0033 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services UEEDV0005 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling UEEDV0008 Assemble and set up basic security systems UEEEC0003 Assess electronic apparatus compliance UEEEC0005 Design and develop electronics/computer systems projects UEEEC0011 Design signal-conditioning sub-systems UEEEC0014 Modify digital signal processing (DSP) based sub-systems UEEEC0045 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components UEEEC0060 Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies UEEEC0075 Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment UEEEL0004 Develop detailed and complex drawings for electrical systems using CAD systems UEEEL0006 Develop detailed electrical drawings UEEEL0007 Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus UEEEL0011 Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products UEEEL0016 Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications UEEEL0022 Design effective and efficient lighting for public, open and sports areas UEEEL0035 Design effective and efficient lighting for residential and commercial buildings UEEEL0036 Develop engineering solution for synchronous machine and control problems UEEEL0041 Develop engineering solutions for d.c. machine and control problems UEEEL0042 Develop engineering solutions for induction machine and control problems UEEEL0043 Prepare quotations for the supply of effective and efficient lighting products for lighting projects UEEEL0060 Provide advice on the application of energy efficient lighting for ambient and aesthetic effect UEEEL0061 Provide photometric data for illumination system design UEEEL0063 Select effective and efficient light sources and luminaries for given locations and designs UEEEL0070 Classify areas where a combustible dust hazard may arise UEEHA0017 Classify areas where flammable gas or vapour hazards may arise UEEHA0018 Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices UEEIC0002 Configure and maintain industrial control system networks UEEIC0005 Design and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) networks UEEIC0006 Design and use advanced programming tools, PC networks and HMI Interfacing UEEIC0007 Develop an electrical integrated system interface for access through a touch screen UEEIC0009 Develop and test code for microcontroller devices UEEIC0010 Develop electrical integrated systems UEEIC0011 Develop structured programs to control external devices UEEIC0012 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems UEEIC0014 Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers UEEIC0015 Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems UEEIC0024 Provide solutions to extra-low voltage (ELV) electro-pneumatic control systems and drives UEEIC0025 Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals UEEIC0047 Evaluate motor drive systems and diagnose faults UEEIC0051 Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems UEERE0054 Conduct site survey for off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems UEERE0055 Design energy management controls for electrical installations in buildings UEERE0059 Design grid-connected battery storage systems UEERE0060 Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems UEERE0061 Design micro-hydro systems UEERE0062 Design off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems UEERE0063 Design renewable energy heating systems UEERE0064 Design wind energy systems UEERE0065 Develop effective engineering strategies for energy reduction in buildings UEERE0066 Develop engineering solutions to renewable energy (RE) problems UEERE0067
Course providers
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Locations: Hawthorn
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
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