Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician UEE30820
Program Overview
The Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician program provides students with the skills and knowledge to become licensed electricians. The program includes core units in electrical theory, safety, and installation, as well as elective units that allow students to specialize in areas such as domestic, commercial, or industrial electrical work. Graduates of the program are qualified to work in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, and mining.
Program Outline
Outline:
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Course Structure The course structure comprises the following core and elective units. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. To be awarded the UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, a student must successfully complete a total of One thousand, one hundred and ten (1,110) weighting points, comprising of: Nine hundred and Ninety (990) Core weighting points, and; One hundred and twenty (120) Elective weighting points. Note: Elective units are to be selected from the Group A general elective units, or up to 40 general elective weighting points, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Electives must be industry relevant as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.
Careers:
Electrical skills are highly sought after and there are strong employment prospects for electricians. Visit the Jobs and Skills Australia website for salary and other job information. This Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician UEE30820 can lead to a career as a domestic, commercial or industrial electrician. You could find employment across several industries, including manufacturing, construction and mining. You could work in-house for a large or small company, as an external consultant or as a self-employed tradesperson. You could work in roles such as: electrician air conditioning/refrigeration mechanic electronics trades worker telecommunications trades worker. Professional recognition Once complete, this qualification allows you to apply to become a licensed electrician through Energy Safe Victoria.
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’. You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.
Entry criteria
As part of the admission process all applicants are required to: complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) complete a literacy and numeracy (LN) assessment must be employed and with an active employer must have an active Epsilon number prior to commencing the course Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available.
