Electrical Apprenticeship Tasmania

UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

This nationally recognised course is for employed electrical apprentices and meets Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) requirements for an electrician’s licence.

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How do I start an apprenticeship?

There are a few ways to begin your electrical apprenticeship.

Find employment with NECA or directly with an electrical company. You can secure a job as a NECA Apprentice with us where we are your legal employer, and we arrange work placements with host employers, or directly with an electrical company that will support your apprenticeship.

Cert III Electrotechnology Electrician enrolment

To start the UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician course, you must be employed, meet basic language, literacy and numeracy requirements, and meet eligibility criteria, and undertake a readiness assessment.

If you would like to learn more about your suitability as an electrical apprentice, we encourage you to undertake a Certificate II in Electrotechnology as a pathway – this can be done in Yr 11 & Yr 12 or through TasTAFE. This is highly regarded by employers in the industry as it provides an insight into your suitability from an electrical standpoint.

Once you have a job, your employer will work with an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) and Skills Tasmania to formalise your apprenticeship. You will also need to register with TasTAFE.

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Course information

Course: UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Duration: A nominal 4-year apprenticeship (3 years of trade school and 1 year of on-the-job training)
Mode of study: In-person
Study frequency: Either 1 week or 2 week-long study blocks in line with your training contract
Next Intake: Class commencements take place year-round, based on your training contract and trade school availability.

To become a qualified electrician, you must complete an electrical apprenticeship that combines on-the-job workplace experience with off-the-job training and education.

This nationally recognised qualification is suitable only for apprentices employed as electricians. It includes competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment in domestic, commercial, and/or industrial settings. This course meets the Tasmanian requirements for an electrician’s licence.

An electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair work on a multitude of electrical projects. It doesn’t stop there either – if you’re keen to further develop specialist skills, upon completion of your apprenticeship you may choose to focus on a particular area of the electrical industry such as solar power, refrigeration, optical fibre and more.

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Course details

On successful completion of your apprenticeship and the UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, you may choose to take courses to specialise in areas such as renewables or construction wiring and testing.

When you attend your off-the-job training, you will need access to a computer for your learning.

Assessment methods include online questions and tests, practical simulations, and practical assessments.

All apprentices (and qualified electricians) must maintain their CPR/LVR accreditation and currency. NECA provides CPR and LVR training in the first year of the apprenticeship. Certification is valid for 12 months.

Students are responsible for maintaining their CPR and LVR currency through annual refresher courses to ensure they are up to date with the principles of CPR, LV panel rescue and lockout procedures to remain eligible to work on site.

UEECO0023 Participate in electrical work and competency development activities
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel
UEECD0046 Solve problems in single-path circuits
UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits
UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utility industry components
UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices
UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines
UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low-voltage circuits

UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers
UEEEL0024 Test and connect alternating (a.c.) rotating machines
UEEEL0008 Evaluate and modify low-voltage heating equipment and controls
UEEEL0009 Evaluate and modify low-voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls
UEEEL0010 Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlet circuits
UEEDV0005 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services
UEEDV0008 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling

UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations
UEEEL0047 Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies
UEEEL0005 Develop and connect electrical control circuits
UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits
UEEEL0018 Select wiring systems and select cables for low-voltage electrical installations
UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories
UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations

As an electrical apprentice, you have to attend trade school, and TasTAFE requires fees to be paid up front. At successful completion of each stage of the apprenticeship you will be able to seek reimbursement for those costs from NECA.

NECA Apprentices are also provided with a tool kit at the start of their career. This tool kit provides new electricians with the basis tools needed for the job. The cost of this tool kit is deducted from the apprentices weekly pay at a nominal rate.

If you require more information, please contact us.