About this industry
A career in electrotechnology lets you work with everything from household wiring and lighting to smart devices, computers, and communication systems. You might install electrical systems in buildings, or work with electronic equipment such as security systems, solar panels, and robots. Tasks can include testing and troubleshooting electrical faults, installing solar panels, programming smart devices, and providing technical support. Electrotechnology is a great choice if you enjoy hands-on work, solving technical problems, and working with the latest technology.
Where can this take you?
Job titles in this industry
- Trades Assistant (Data and Voice Communications)
- Trades Assistant (Electronics)
- Data and Voice Communications Servicing Tradesperson
- Electrician
- Instrumentation and Control Tradesperson
- Appliance Servicing
- Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Tradesperson
Career opportunities
- Electrician (Special Class)
- Industrial Electronics Electrician
- Renewable Energy Electrician
- Electrical Contractor
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Instrumentation and Control Technician
- Hazardous Area Electrician
- Advanced Tradesperson (Electrical Instrumentation)
- Electrical Engineering Technician
VET qualifications
Continue your studies with one of the following:
- UEE40620 Certificate IV in Electrotechnology – Systems Electrician
- UEE40920 Certificate IV in Industrial Electronics and Control
- UEE42120 Certificate IV in Electrotechnology – Electrical Contracting
- UEE42920 Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems
- UEE42220 Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control
- UEE42622 Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas – Electrical
- UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical – Instrumentation
- UEE43020 Certificate IV in Electrical Equipment and Systems
University pathway careers
University study in electrotechnology can lead to employment in a range of industries including:
- Electricity generation and distribution
- Production line processing
- Mining and other industrial and commercial industries
- Electrical Engineer
Work may involve overseeing the condition of electrical equipment, maintaining and commissioning electrical equipment or working alongside engineers to design and prototype advanced electrical technology
University degrees
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
Study VET while you complete the SACE
Traineeship/apprenticeship (contract or training)
Qualifications you could earn
Start your career at school through on-the-job training in one of:
- UEE20120 Certificate II in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems
- UEE20720 Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications
- UEE21920 Certificate II in Electronics
- UEE30220 Certificate III in Computer Systems Equipment
- UEE30620 Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair
- UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
- UEE30920 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications
- UEE31220 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
- UEE32120 Certificate III in Appliance Service
- UEE32220 Certificate III in Air conditioning and Refrigeration
Qualifications for institutional delivery (off-the-job training)
Qualifications you could earn
Start VET study at school through off-the-job training in:
- UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
- (for preparation for Certificate III level)
- Advanced Electrotechnology (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)
- Advanced Electrotechnology (Electrician)
Industry requirements
Industry specific requirements, including:
- CPCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry
- Driver’s Licence
Plus
Customised SACE subjects
Pastoral care – mentoring and monitoring