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UEE30820

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Build electrotechnology skills for electrical trade, installation, and service pathways.

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About this course

This electrotechnology pathway supports learners working towards electrical trade knowledge, installation practice, fault-finding contexts, and industry-ready capability. Confirmed partner RTOs manage training and assessment while All Skills College supports course enquiries and next steps.
Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

Install wiring systems, accessories and appliances for low voltage electrical installations
Connect and test electrical circuits using correct instruments and safe procedures
Interpret drawings and diagrams, standards and specifications to plan and complete installation tasks
Diagnose basic faults and apply systematic troubleshooting approaches
Apply WHS, safe isolation, and job documentation requirements in electrical environments
Outcomes

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

Practical installation and termination experience across common electrical systems
Confidence with testing and verification processes and industry-standard tools
Trade-aligned skills and workplace readiness for electrical environments
Strong pathways into further electrical study and specialisation
A solid base for progressing toward trade outcomes and broader electrotechnology roles
Suitability

Is this course right for you?

Before enrolling, please review the requirements and prerequisites below to ensure this course aligns with your experience, capabilities, and training goals.

Course requirements

Entry and evidence requirements depend on the partner RTO and delivery pathway. Speak with All Skills College for current eligibility, evidence, and enrolment guidance.

Entry prerequisites

There are pre-requisites for this course. These may include fitness, language, literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, age, safety or other entry requirements, and may vary between our partner RTOs. Please discuss these requirements with our staff before enrolment.
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Pathways

Where this course can take you

Explore career options and next-step study pathways that align with this qualification and your long-term goals.

Career outcomes

Jobs you can pursue

Typical roles graduates move into depending on experience, licensing requirements, and workplace opportunities.

Electrician (General)
Industry Electrical / Residential & Commercial
Type Full-time
Maintenance Electrician
Industry Facilities / Industrial
Type Full-time
Construction Electrician
Industry Construction / Projects
Type Full-time
Electrical Tradesperson (Service & Fault Finding)
Industry Electrical / Service
Type Full-time
Self-employed Electrical Contractor
Industry Electrical / Small Business
Type Self-employed
Next steps

Further study pathways

Continue into higher qualifications, specialisations, or complementary training to broaden your opportunities.

Restricted electrical units and licensing add-ons
Add targeted units where relevant for specific work scopes and licensing requirements.
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Progress into HVAC/Refrigeration pathway
Combine electrical knowledge with air-conditioning and refrigeration study for broader trade capability.
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Leadership and business pathway
Support your move into supervision or contracting with leadership and business skills.
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Units

What you’ll study

Units are grouped by core and elective. Your trainer will confirm elective selections (where applicable) based on packaging rules and delivery schedule.

Core units
Code
Unit name
Type
HLTAID009
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Core
UEECD0007
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Core
UEECD0016
Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
Core
UEECD0019
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
Core
UEECD0020
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
Core
UEECD0044
Solve problems in multiple path circuits
Core
UEECD0046
Solve problems in single path circuits
Core
UEECD0051
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
Core
UEECO0023
Participate in electrical work and competency development activities
Core
UEEEL0003
Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations
Core
UEEEL0005
Develop and connect electrical control circuits
Core
UEEEL0008
Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls
Core
UEEEL0009
Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls
Core
UEEEL0010
Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits
Core
UEEEL0012
Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories
Core
UEEEL0014
Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits
Core
UEEEL0018
Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations
Core
UEEEL0019
Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines
Core
UEEEL0020
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
Core
UEEEL0021
Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices
Core
UEEEL0023
Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits
Core
UEEEL0024
Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines
Core
UEEEL0025
Test and connect transformers
Core
UEEEL0039
Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations
Core
UEEEL0047
Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies
Core
UEERE0001
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
Core
UETDRRF004
Perform rescue from a live LV panel
Core
Elective units
Code
Unit name
Type
UEEAS0007
Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear
Elective
UEEAS0008
Fabricate and assemble bus bars
Elective
UEEAS0009
Mount and wire control panel equipment
Elective
UEECD0028
Plan an integrated cabling installation system
Elective
UEECD0050
Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device
Elective
UEECS0033
Use engineering applications software on personal computers
Elective
UEEDV0005
Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services
Elective
UEEDV0008
Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling
Elective
UEEEC0003
Assemble and set up basic security systems
Elective
UEEEC0060
Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
Elective
UEEEC0075
Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies
Elective
UEEEL0004
Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment
Elective
UEEEL0016
Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products
Elective
UEEEL0017
Repair and maintain mechanical components of electrical machines
Elective
UEEEL0022
Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications
Elective
UEEEL0026
Align and install traction lift equipment
Elective
UEEEL0033
Conduct electrical tests on LV electrical machines
Elective
UEEEL0034
Conduct mechanical tests on electrical machines and components
Elective
UEEEL0045
Diagnose and rectify faults in traction lift systems
Elective
UEEEL0046
Find and repair faults in LV d.c. electrical apparatus and circuits
Elective
UEEEL0049
Install and maintain emergency safety systems
Elective
UEEEL0052
Maintain and service traction lift systems and equipment
Elective
UEEEL0053
Maintain operation of electrical marine equipment and systems
Elective
UEEEL0054
Maintain operation of electrical mining equipment and systems
Elective
UEEEL0055
Overhaul and repair major switchgear and control gear
Elective
UEEEL0056
Place and connect electrical coils
Elective
UEEEL0061
Provide advice on the application of energy efficient lighting for ambient and aesthetic effect
Elective
UEEEL0066
Rewind LV direct current machines
Elective
UEEEL0067
Rewind single phase machines
Elective
UEEEL0068
Rewind three phase low voltage induction machines
Elective
UEEEL0069
Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations
Elective
UEEEL0074
Wind electrical coils
Elective
UEEEL0075
Inspect, test and maintain emergency alarm systems and equipment
Elective
UEEEL0076
Inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting systems
Elective
UEEEL0078
Install and commission whole current electricity meters
Elective
UEEHA0004
Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
Elective
UEEHA0020
Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
Elective
UEEHA0022
Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area
Elective
UEEHA0025
Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems
Elective
UEEHA0026
Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas
Elective
UEEHA0038
Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
Elective
UEEIC0002
Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
Elective
UEEIC0011
Develop electrical integrated systems
Elective
UEEIC0013
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Elective
UEEIC0015
Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
Elective
UEEIC0024
Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems
Elective
UEEIC0038
Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems
Elective
UEEIC0039
Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems
Elective
UEEIC0041
Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems
Elective
UEEIC0043
Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems
Elective
UEEIC0047
Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals
Elective
UEERA0035
Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems
Elective
UEERA0036
Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems
Elective
UEERA0049
Install and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems
Elective
UEERA0059
Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
Elective
UEERA0064
Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systems
Elective
UEERE0049
Apply safe work practices in the rooftop solar industry
Elective
UEERE0054
Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems
Elective
UEERE0077
Install battery storage equipment power conversion equipment to grid
Elective
UEERE0078
Install battery storage to power conversion equipment
Elective
UEERE0080
Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid
Elective
UEERE0081
Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment
Elective
UEERS0021
Assemble and wire electrical rail signalling equipment
Elective
UEERS0024
Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds
Elective
UEERS0036
Repair rail signalling power and control cables
Elective
UEERS0037
Test copper rail signalling cables
Elective
UETDRIS017
Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule
Elective
UETDRIS018
Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule
Elective
UETDRIS031
Maintain insulating oil
Elective
UETDRIS032
Solve problems in network equipment
Elective
UETDRIS033
Solve problems in network protection
Elective
UETDRSB001
Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule
Elective
UETDRSB007
Install and maintain substation direct current systems
Elective
UETDRSB010
Maintain capacitor bank equipment
Elective

Our partner RTOs only offer a limited number of electives. Elective options may vary between partner RTOs, so please discuss available elective options with our staff before enrolment.

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We are currently updating course information across this website. Some details on this page may be under review or subject to change. For the official qualification record, refer to training.gov.au or contact our team before relying on specific course details for enrolment.

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National Polytechnic of Australia

RTO Code: 45960
Legal name
NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
ABN
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Status
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