About this course
Do you want to work as a licensed electrician? This training is for apprentice electricians.
The course will give you the skills and knowledge to complete all phases of electrical systems and equipment.
The skills and topics covered in this training include:
- electrotechnology equipment
- fabricating industry components
- single and multiple path circuits
- applying drawings and diagrams
- electrical work development
- electrical installation
- low voltage heating equipment
- low voltage socket outlets
- magnetic and electromagnetic devices
- telecommunication cabling
- communication copper cabling
- troubleshooting
- environmental sustainability
- work health and safety.
Note that the availability of electives may vary depending on your selected training provider.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
This course must be done as an apprenticeship. You’ll get practical skills and experience in a specific trade or profession. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
To do an apprenticeship you’ll need an employer willing to hire you as an apprentice.
To get started:
- search for advertised apprenticeship opportunities and apply
- 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 an apprenticeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID009 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0007 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work UEECD0016 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEECD0019 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment UEECD0020 Solve problems in multiple path circuits UEECD0044 Solve problems in single path circuits UEECD0046 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEECD0051 Participate in electrical work and competency development activities UEECO0023 Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations UEEEL0003 Develop and connect electrical control circuits UEEEL0005 Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls UEEEL0008 Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls UEEEL0009 Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits UEEEL0010 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories UEEEL0012 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits UEEEL0014 Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations UEEEL0018 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 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits UEEEL0023 Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines UEEEL0024 Test and connect transformers UEEEL0025 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations UEEEL0039 Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies UEEEL0047 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector UEERE0001 Perform rescue from a live LV panel UETDRRF004 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear UEEAS0007 Fabricate and assemble bus bars UEEAS0008 Mount and wire control panel equipment UEEAS0009 Plan an integrated cabling installation system UEECD0028 Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device UEECD0050 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 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 Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products UEEEL0016 Repair and maintain mechanical components of electrical machines UEEEL0017 Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications UEEEL0022 Align and install traction lift equipment UEEEL0026 Conduct electrical tests on LV electrical machines UEEEL0033 Conduct mechanical tests on electrical machines and components UEEEL0034 Diagnose and rectify faults in traction lift systems UEEEL0045 Find and repair faults in LV d.c. electrical apparatus and circuits UEEEL0046 Install and maintain emergency safety systems UEEEL0049 Maintain and service traction lift systems and equipment UEEEL0052 Maintain operation of electrical marine equipment and systems UEEEL0053 Maintain operation of electrical mining equipment and systems UEEEL0054 Overhaul and repair major switchgear and control gear UEEEL0055 Place and connect electrical coils UEEEL0056 Provide advice on the application of energy efficient lighting for ambient and aesthetic effect UEEEL0061 Rewind LV direct current machines UEEEL0066 Rewind single phase machines UEEEL0067 Rewind three phase low voltage induction machines UEEEL0068 Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations UEEEL0069 Wind electrical coils UEEEL0074 Inspect, test and maintain emergency alarm systems and equipment UEEEL0075 Inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting systems UEEEL0076 Install and commission whole current electricity meters UEEEL0078 Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment UEEHA0004 Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas UEEHA0020 Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area UEEHA0022 Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems UEEHA0025 Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas UEEHA0026 Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas UEEHA0038 Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices UEEIC0002 Develop electrical integrated systems UEEIC0011 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers UEEIC0015 Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems UEEIC0024 Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems UEEIC0038 Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems UEEIC0039 Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems UEEIC0041 Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems UEEIC0043 Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals UEEIC0047 Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems UEERA0035 Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems UEERA0036 Install and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems UEERA0049 Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings UEERA0059 Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systems UEERA0064 Apply safe work practices in the rooftop solar industry UEERE0049 Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems UEERE0054 Install battery storage equipment power conversion equipment to grid UEERE0077 Install battery storage to power conversion equipment UEERE0078 Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid UEERE0080 Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment UEERE0081 Assemble and wire electrical rail signalling equipment UEERS0021 Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds UEERS0024 Repair rail signalling power and control cables UEERS0036 Test copper rail signalling cables UEERS0037 Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule UETDRIS017 Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule UETDRIS018 Maintain insulating oil UETDRIS031 Solve problems in network equipment UETDRIS032 Solve problems in network protection UETDRIS033 Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule UETDRSB001 Install and maintain substation direct current systems UETDRSB007 Maintain capacitor bank equipment UETDRSB010
Course providers
This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Charleston Road (Bendigo)
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery
- Visit Bendigo TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Elgar (Box Hill), City (Melbourne), Nelson (Box Hill), Lilydale Lakeside (Lilydale), Whitehorse (Box Hill)
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Box Hill Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Frankston Road (Frankston), Berwick, Dandenong, Mornington Peninsula (Rosebud)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Chisholm Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: SMB (Ballarat), Wimmera (Horsham)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Federation University for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Moorabbin, North Melbourne
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Holmesglen Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Broadmeadows
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Kangan Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Heidelberg (Heidelberg West)
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Melbourne Polytechnic for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Warrnambool
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit South West TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Wantirna
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Swinburne University of Technology for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Morwell
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit TAFE Gippsland for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: East Geelong
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit The Gordon for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Sunshine
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Victoria University for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Wodonga (West Wodonga)
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery
- Visit Wodonga TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Korumburra, Bairnsdale, Warragul, Deer Park
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit AGA into Work for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Carlton North, Dandenong
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery
- Visit NECA Education and Careers for course details, fees and how to apply
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