Through a combination of theory coursework and practical training, students will learn to:

• install wiring systems, accessories, and appliance for low voltage general electrical installations
• connect electrical circuits
• solve issues with electrical equipment

Students will complete the following units of competency:

CORE

• UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
• UEECD0009 - Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment
• CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
• UEECD0021 - Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities
• UEECD0038 - Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems
• UEECD0046 - Solve problems in single path circuits
• UEECD0052 - Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment
• UEERE0021 - Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises

ELECTIVES

• UEECD0008 - Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities
• UEECD0019 - Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
• UEECD0020 - Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
• UEERL0001 - Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

Enrolment information sessions are held prior to course commencement.

Upcoming Enrolment Information Sessions:

• Monday 29th April, 10am-12pm

Location:

• Business Growth Centre - 48 Oakdale Rd, Gateshead NSW 2290

To be eligible for this training under the NSW Government's Smart and Skilled program, you must be:

• 15 years or older at the time of enrolment
• not currently enrolled in school
• living or working in NSW
• an Australian citizen, permanent resident, Humanitarian Visa holder, or New Zealand citizen.

You can confirm your eligibility for Smart and Skilled training via the eligibility checker.

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria applies.

This course is currently enrolling under the National Fee Free (NFF) initiative until June 2024. Students who enrol from 13th November 2023 and commence between 1st January and 30th June 2024 will be eligible for fee-free training if they meet the Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria.

Please refer to our Course Funding & Eligibility page for more information or contact us to confirm your eligibility.

This course is valued at $5,340 for students who are ineligible for government funding.

Training for this course will be delivered face to face at our training facilities.

Students will attend training 3 days per week (Monday-Wednesday) from 9am-3pm.

Course Dates:

This course will run from Monday 13th May - Wednesday 28th August 2024.

Exclusion dates: 8th July - 17th July 2024.

Location:

This course will be delivered at our Gateshead Campus - Business Growth Centre, 48 Oakdale Rd, Gateshead NSW 2290.

Further study:

• UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician (apprenticeship)

Career prospects:

• Trade assistant
• Electrical tradesperson