The skills and knowledge described in this qualification require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).

To become a licensed electrician in Australia, you must complete the UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, which is the main qualification required. After completing the course, you will need to meet additional licensing requirements set by your state or territory regulator.

State and territory jurisdictions have different regulatory requirements depending on the level of licensing you need. Check with your state or territory licensing and regulatory authorities regarding their educational requirements. The Certificate III in Electrotechnology – Electrician qualification also meets part of the requirements for the issue of a Qualified Supervisors Certificate Electrician. This allows you to work unsupervised on low voltage fixed wiring and equipment and to supervise others undertaking this work. Visit NSW Fair Trading or your equivalent state regulatory body for more information.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.

International students must be 18 years or older and provide evidence to demonstrate both academic and English language entry requirements as follows:

Academic Requirements

• Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent; or other relevant qualifications

English Language Requirements

• Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, no less than 5.5 in each band, or upper intermediate, or EAP from approved ELICOS/ESL centre or equivalent.
• Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting both the academic and English language entry requirements.

Equipment Requirements

• Sunbeam will provide access to your course materials through online platform and course handouts. Students will have access at college computers; required software’s (eg, IT software’s and Microsoft suite) are installed in college computers for students to use.

This Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician UEE30820 can lead to a career as a domestic, commercial, or industrial electrician. Possible employment across several industries, including manufacturing, construction, and mining. After successful completion students can work in house for a large or small company, as an external consultant or as a self-employed tradesperson in roles such as:

• Electrician
• Electronics trades worker
• Telecommunications trades worker. 

Pathways from UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician can be in UEE40620 Certificate IV in Electrotechnology – Systems Electrician or other higher education qualifications.

Based on information available from www.training.gov.au the following packaging rules apply for completion of this training product: 

A total of 1,110 weighting points comprising: 

• 990 core weighting points listed below; plus
• 120 general elective weighting points.

Consistent with the packaging rules, the units listed below will be delivered for this training product. The unit code and title is provided and units are grouped into Core and Elective units. Pre-requisites are listed where relevant.

Core Units:

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
• UEECO0023 Participate in electrical work and competency development activities
• UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
• UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel*
• UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
• UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
• UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
• UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits
• UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
• UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits
• UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices
• UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines
• UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
• UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits
• UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations
• 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 outlets circuits
• UEEEL0024 Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines
• UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers
• 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

Elective Units:

• UEEDV0005 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services*
• UEEDV0008 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling

Students study full time mixed mode of delivery that integrates:

• Scheduled hours for face-to-face classes (20 hours per week during term time)
• Using the Online Learning Management System as a portal in the classroom if appropriate or other materials, the trainer will teach the unit and deepen the student’s knowledge of the unit of competency through a range of teaching and learning methods and extra resources.

Students may be eligible to obtain credits for individual units because of experience gained in the relevant field or from previous training and education. A Fee is payable for assessing your RPL status. Further information can be obtained from the Student Support Officer.