UEE22020 - Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
| Duration | Please refer to Course Structure below. |
| Location | Gladstone and Rockhampton City |
| Next intake | January, 2025 |
| Study mode | On Campus, Mixed Mode |
| Total units | 13 |
Overview
Get the spark started to your career in the electrical trade. CQUniversity Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) offers you the spark to obtain training in the key areas of safety, basic skills, and knowledge. This course is suited to Start TAFE Now (STN) high school students with no previous connection to the electrical industry and who would like to gain foundation skills and knowledge for possible entry into an Electrical apprenticeship. This pre-apprenticeship course covers competencies for a work entry program providing grounding for work in any electrotechnology discipline.
This qualification covers competencies for work entry program providing grounding in safety and basic skills and knowledge for work in any electrotechnology discipline and would suit people wishing to gain extra skills to improve their chances of gaining an apprenticeship.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
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Study experience
- Start TAFE Now Pathway
Career Opportunities
Apprenticeship in the below fields:
Electrical
Instrumentation
Refrigeration
Structure & Availability
Standard Course Structure FFS PreVoc
Duration:| Part Time Duration |
|---|
| 11 weeks |
11 weeks
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
| UEECD0009 | Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment |
| UEECD0021 | Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities |
| UEECD0046 | Solve problems in single path circuits* |
| UEECD0038 | Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems |
| UEECD0052 | Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment |
| UEERE0021 | Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| UEERE0001 | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector |
| UEECD0020 | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment |
| UEECD0019 | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components |
| UEEAS0001 | Assemble electronic components |
| UEERL0001 | Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply |
START TAFE NOW (STN)
Duration:| Part Time Duration |
|---|
| 12 months |
12 months
CORE
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| UEERE0021 | Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises |
| UEECD0052 | Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment |
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
| UEECD0038 | Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems |
| UEECD0046 | Solve problems in single path circuits* |
| UEECD0009 | Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| UEECD0021 | Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities |
ELECTIVE
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| UEERL0001 | Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply |
| UEEAS0001 | Assemble electronic components |
| UEECD0019 | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components |
| UEECD0020 | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment |
| UEERE0001 | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector |
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
Completion of the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
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For high school students you may be eligible for the Queensland Government’s VET in Schools (VETiS) program which is fee-free. Course specific costs may be applicable, an example would be high vis clothes and safety boots for trade courses.
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