Cert II in Electrotechnology

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Curious about how electrical systems work and thinking about a career as an electrician?

This introductory course equips you with the knowledge and skills that form the fundamentals of electrical, telecommunication, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, plus workshop experience in fabrication and assembly techniques, wiring, cabling, basic installation skills, and the use of test equipment.

It can help you gain an apprenticeship in Electrotechnology (Certificate III level).

Students develop safe work practices, tool use, measurement skills, and introductory electrical work in a practical environment that supports career readiness.

You will learn things like:

Gain the knowledge and skills to achieve competencies that will enhance employment prospects in the electrical or electrical-related industries
Participants will learn to identify and use a range of components, accessories, materials, tools, equipment and technologies in electrical work
How to prepare to work safely in the construction industry
How to fix and secure Electrotechnology equipment

Does this sound like you:

Enjoy physical outdoor work and have a practical mindset
Are comfortable with manual labour and working in all weather conditions
Have good hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness
Are confident working at heights and with tools
Enjoy solving technical problems and working to precise measurements
Have a sound understanding of mathematics (for measuring, calculating angles, quantities, and quotes)

Qualification: Certificate II in Electrotechnology

Qualification Code: 22682VIC

Qualification Outcome: Partial Completion. Students will receive a

Statement of Attainment for Units of

Competency completed.

Delivery Provider (RTO): Various RTO Providers, Refer table below

Delivery Location: Various locations. Refer table below.

Duration: Two years

Delivery: One day per week

Year Levels: Year 10 (check with your school), Year 11, Year 12

SWL: Structured Workplace Learning requirements

vary between VET courses and RTOs.

Check with your VET Coordinator

Contribution to Senior

Secondary Certificate: Contributes to VCE, VCE VM and VPC in

accordance with current VCAA requirements.

Speak with your VET Coordinator for advice

specific to your senior pathway.

Transport: Students are responsible for travel to and from

the delivery location. Subject to transport

funding, SMRVC may provide transport on

certain routes. Check with your VET Coordinator.

Scored Program: No

Course Information

UNIT CODE UNITS OF COMPETENCY

UEECD0052

CPCCWHS1001

UEECD0007

UEECD0020

UEERL0001

VU23737

UEECD0042

VU23480

VU23739

VU23738

VU23735

Use routine equipment/plant/ technologies in an energy sector environment

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single-phase 230-volt supply

Use text instruments in the electrotechnology industry

Solve problems in ELV single path circuits

Perform intermediate engineering computations

Carry out basic network cabling for extra low voltage

Plan and complete a basic electrotechnology project

Install a sustainable extra low voltage energy power system

Units of Competency listed are a guide only and can change from year to year. Check with your VET Coordinator.

RTO Providers & Delivery Locations

RTO LOCATION DELIVERY DAY/TIME

Bendigo TAFE (3077) Charleston Rd - Bendigo Tuesday (Yrs 1 & 2): 9am - 3.30pm

Kangan Institute (3077) Broadmeadows Yr 1: Wed, Thurs, or Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm

Yr 2: Friday - 8.30am - 3.30pm

Victoria University (3133) Sunshine Tues, Wed, Thurs or Friday

8.30am - 3.00pm

The electrical industry offers strong career prospects across a wide range of sectors including construction, manufacturing, renewable energy, infrastructure, mining, communications and maintenance.

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