Course Overview

The Certificate III in Electrotechnology is specifically designed for the electrical supply industry, streams include: Certificate III Electrician (ESI), Certificate III Electrical Fitter (ESI) and Certificate III Meter Technician (ESI)

All first year training is similar, with the remainder of the course streamed for each desired qualification in ESI.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

• Electrician
• Electrical Tradesperson

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be currently employed as an apprentice in the electrotechnology industry and have a valid contract of training in place

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

• Practical assessment (observation/demonstration) in a simulated environment
• On the job assessment – electronic profiling system, portfolio of photographic evidence, supervisor  verifications
• Written assessments, Moodle Online Assessment

Opportunities For Further Study

• Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control

Course Structure

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Subject Code	Subject Description
UEENEEE101A	Apply Occupational Health and   Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEE137A	Document and apply measures of   control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
UEENEEC020B	participate in electrical work   and competency development activities
MEM12024A	Perform computations - Maths   for the electrical trades
UEENEEE102A	Fabricate, assemble &   disassemble utilities industry components
UEENEEE104A	Solve problems in D.C circuits
UEENEEE105A	Fix & secure   electrotechnology equipment
UEENEEK142A	Apply  environmental and sustainable procedures in   the energy sector
UEENEEE107A	Use drawings, diagrams, schedules,   standards, codes and practices
UEENEEG063A	Arrange circuits, control and   protection for general electrical installations
UEENEEG101A	Solve problems in   electromagnetic devices and related circuits
UEENEEG102A	Solve problems in low voltage   a.c. circuits
UEENEEG103A	Install low voltage wiring and   accessories  (Electrician only)
UEENEEG104A	Install appliances, switchgear   and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations  (Electrician   only)
UEENEEG105A	Verify compliance and   functionality of low voltage general electrical installations  (Electrician   only)
UEENEEG106A	Terminate cables, cords and   accessories for low voltage circuits
UEENEEG107A	Select wiring systems and   cables for low voltage general electrical installations (Electrician only)
UEENEEG108A	Trouble shoot and repair faults   in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
UEENEEG109A	Develop and connect electrical   control circuits
UEENEEG006A	Solve problems in single and   three phase low voltage machines
UEENEEG033A	Solve problems in single and   three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
UEENEEG199A	Verify compliance and   functionality of existing circuits (Electrical   Fitter only)
CPCCOHS1001A	Work safely in the construction   industry
HLTCPR201B	Perform CPR
HLTFA301C	Apply First Aid
UEENEED101A	Use basic computer applications   relevant to the energy sector workplace

Stream specific subjects
                                   

Electricians	UEE30811 - Certificate 3 in Electrotechnology   Electrician - ESI
UEENEEG129A	Overhaul and repair   switchgear and controlgear
UEENEEA110A	Assemble, mount and connect   control gear and switchgear

                                               

Electrical  Fitters	UEE33011 - Certificate 3 in   Electrical Fitting - ESI
UEENEEA112A	Fabricate and Assemble Bus bars
UEENEEA133A	Mount and Wire Control Panel   Equipment
UEENEEG129A	Overhaul and repair   switchgear and controlgear

                                   

Meter Technicians	Meter Technician Electives -   ESI
UETTDRIS60A	Install and replace power   system energy meters and associated equipment
UEENEEG076A	Install and replace low voltage   current transformer metering

Statements of Attainment
                                                                                                                                               

VESSI UNITS	Statements of   Attainment Issued by GippsTAFE & Passport Sign Offs
UETTDRRF01B	Apply ESI safety   rules, codes of practice and procedures for work on or near electrical   apparatus (Green Book / Blue book)
UETTDRRF02B	Pole Top   Rescue
UETTDRRF03B	EWP Rescue
UETTDRRF06B	Live LV panel   rescue
UETTDRRF08B	EWP Controlled   Descent Escape
UETTDRRF09B	Apply access   procedures to work on or near electrical network infrastructure (Receive   Access Permit)
UETTDRRF10B	First Aid in an ESI environment
UETTDRRF11A	Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks
HLTCPR211A	CPR
VBQU506	Traffic Management
VBQU507	Traffic Control - Traffic Guidance Systems