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UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Course Overview

The UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician course is for individuals whose duties includes installing and maintaining electrical components, wiring, equipment and systems, and may work in other specialised areas of the electrical industry.

This course covers electrical work, specialising in electrical theory, install wiring and equipment in a variety of residential, commercial, industrial premises, maintenance of equipment and other devices and testing and compliance.

Graduates of this course will receive an internationally recognised Australian Qualification - UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician - issued through TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275). This award may help to prepare a graduate to apply for a licence to operate as an electrician in their country of citizenship, or Pacific Islands country of current residence. This course does not provide graduates with a licence to work as an electrician in Australia.

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Course Delivery

Location: Fiji and Papua New Guinea

Duration: Course duration is 22 weeks full time including one-week mid semester break. Students will attend classes for a minimum of 5 days per week. Additional out-of-hours study time will be required.

Delivery Mode: Face to face. Training will be delivered in English and incorporates language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support.

Course Fees: The course fees are FJD 3,500, PGK6,800. The fee includes personal protective equipment, stationery and uniform. View current fees.

Entry Requirements

Citizen of a Pacific Island Forum country.
Hold an electrical trade qualification and have a minimum 3 years’ experience in the electrical industry.
Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Vocational Knowledge Assessment.

Applicants may apply for recognition of prior learning.

* Courses offered, course dates and fees may vary depending upon student and industry demand.

Course Content

The UEE22011 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) will cover the following units of competency:

Unit Code	Unit Title
UEENEEE101A	Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEE137A	Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
UEENEEE102A	Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEENEEE105A	Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
UEENEEE107A	Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEENEEE104A	Solve problems in d.c. circuits
UEENEEC020B	Participate in electrical work and competency development activities
UEENEEK142A	Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
UEENEEG106A	Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits
UEENEEG101A	Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
UEENEEG102A	Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
UEENEEG006A	Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines
UEENEEG063A	Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations
UEENEEG033A	Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
UEENEEG108A	Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
UEENEEG109A	Develop and connect electrical control circuits
UEENEEG107A	Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations
UEENEEG103A	Install low voltage wiring and accessories
UEENEEG104A	Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations
UEENEEG105A	Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations
UEENEEF102A	Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services
UEENEEI116A	Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
UEENEED101A	Use computer applications relevant to a workplace
UEENEED104A	Use engineering applications software on personal computers

* Bold Font indicates core units; Standard font indicates electives - 20 core plus 4 electives units.

APTC is an Australian Government initiative in partnership with the Pacific and Timor-Leste.

APTC is implemented by TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275)