Power up your career by choosing a pathway in electrical, refrigeration/air-conditioning, power distribution, instrumentation or electronics/communications. Tasks include installing, repairing and maintaining equipment and systems in houses and businesses. You will need good skills in maths, problem-solving, attention to detail and customer service. A driver’s licence is usually required.
SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BUILD A CAREER IN Electrotechnology
STUDY VET WHILE YOU COMPLETE THE SACE
Senior Secondary
On-the-job training:
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
OR
Off-the-job training:
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)
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Industry specific requirements, including:
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry
Driver’s Licence
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Customised SACE subjects Pastoral care – mentoring and monitoring
THEN
WORK IN YOUR CAREER
Use your VET qualification to work as:
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
FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH VET
Study:
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 Area
UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical Instrumentation
UEE43020 Certificate IV in Electrical Equipment and Systems
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
What do I need to do?
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
