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UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

National ID: UEE30820 State ID: BFN0

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Are you looking for an electrical career and current skills?

When you complete the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician you'll be looking at a career as a licensed electrician (additional requirements apply).

You will gain the knowledge and practical skills to work effectively in the electrical industry.

The Certificate III in Electrotechnology is an apprenticeship, please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.

Gain these skills

  • Install low voltage wiring
  • Switch gear and appliances
  • Arrange and connect circuits
  • Troubleshoot and repair apparatus and circuits
  • Use hand and power tools
  • Interpret drawings
  • Take electrical and electronic measurements
  • Workplace health and safety

Informed choices - is this course right for me?

I have the following attributes:

  • Good communication skills
  • Able to follow plans and instructions, and solve problems
  • Good hand-eye coordination
  • Enjoy and have an aptitude for technical activities
  • Comfortable working in a physical environment
Half-price

This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.

^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.

This course is an apprenticeship, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.

As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.

On your first day on campus you should bring your confirmation of enrolment, your student ID and stationery (pen and exercise book) in addition to textbooks and equipment set out below.

Training licence

Apprentices studying in Electrical trades will be required to hold a training licence prior to attending training.  
Please see the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety website for more details and to apply.
https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/publications/electricians-training-licence-indentured-apprentice

Equipment

You will need to bring the following when attending on campus training:

  • Safety glasses
  • Safety gloves (Cut 2 Resistant)
  • Safety-cap work shoes/boots
  • A scientific calculator

Safety glasses and gloves ($10) will be stocked and available for sale (if needed) on the following campuses:

  • Balga
  • Clarkson
  • East Perth
  • Midland
Textbooks

You must also purchase the hard copy edition of the following textbooks before attending your first class:

It is however cheaper to buy both books as a Value pack 
Cengage offers a 10% discount if you use the code WOW10 at checkout.

    Other job titles may include:

    • Electrical Tradesperson 
    • Meter Installer (Electricity)

    This list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

    Please note You can visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's  Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.

    Study options and next steps

    Click on your preferred option below to get started with your application.

    Semester 1, 2024

    Details
    Duration 4 Years
    When Semester 1, 2024
    Where Balga
    How Apprenticeship
    Course fee
    Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
    General $1,200.00 $1,175.00 $2,375.00
    Concession $400.00 $1,175.00 $1,575.00

    Half price fees

    The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above.  Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.

    Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types.  They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students.  Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
    T  1300 300 822

      

    *Fee disclaimers

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

    Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

    T 1300 300 822

    Find out how

    The first step to becoming an apprentice or trainee is to find an employer. See the Apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.

    Total course fee

    General*
    Tuition fee $
    Resource fee $
    Total fee $
    Concession*
    Tuition fee* $
    Resource fee $
    Total fee $
    Details
    Duration 4 Years
    When Semester 1, 2024
    Where Clarkson
    How Apprenticeship
    Course fee
    Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
    General $1,200.00 $1,010.00 $2,210.00
    Concession $400.00 $1,010.00 $1,410.00

    Half price fees

    The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above.  Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.

    Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types.  They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students.  Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
    T  1300 300 822

      

    *Fee disclaimers

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

    Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

    T 1300 300 822

    Find out how

    The first step to becoming an apprentice or trainee is to find an employer. See the Apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.

    Total course fee

    General*
    Tuition fee $
    Resource fee $
    Total fee $
    Concession*
    Tuition fee* $
    Resource fee $
    Total fee $
    Details
    Duration 4 Years
    When Semester 1, 2024
    Where Midland
    How On campus
    Course fee
    Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
    General $1,200.00 $1,175.00 $2,375.00
    Concession $400.00 $1,175.00 $1,575.00

    Half price fees

    The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above.  Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.

    Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types.  They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students.  Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
    T  1300 300 822

      

    *Fee disclaimers

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

    Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

    T 1300 300 822

    Find out how

    The first step to becoming an apprentice or trainee is to find an employer. See the Apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.

    Total course fee

    General*
    Tuition fee $
    Resource fee $
    Total fee $
    Concession*
    Tuition fee* $
    Resource fee $
    Total fee $

    Semester 2, 2023

    Details
    Duration 4 Years
    When Semester 2, 2023
    Where Balga
    How Apprenticeship
    Course fee
    Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
    General $1,200.00 $1,175.00 $2,375.00
    Concession $400.00 $1,175.00 $1,575.00

    Half price fees

    The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above.  Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.

    Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types.  They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students.  Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
    T  1300 300 822

      

    *Fee disclaimers

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

    Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

    T 1300 300 822

    Find out how

    The first step to becoming an apprentice or trainee is to find an employer. See the Apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.

    Total course fee

    General*
    Tuition fee $
    Resource fee $
    Total fee $
    Concession*
    Tuition fee* $
    Resource fee $
    Total fee $
    Details
    Duration 4 Years
    When Semester 2, 2023
    Where Clarkson
    How Apprenticeship
    Course fee
    Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
    General $1,200.00 $1,010.00 $2,210.00
    Concession $400.00 $1,010.00 $1,410.00

    Half price fees

    The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above.  Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.

    Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types.  They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students.  Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
    T  1300 300 822

      

    *Fee disclaimers

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

    Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

    T 1300 300 822

    Find out how

    The first step to becoming an apprentice or trainee is to find an employer. See the Apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.

    Total course fee

    General*
    Tuition fee $
    Resource fee $
    Total fee $
    Concession*
    Tuition fee* $
    Resource fee $
    Total fee $

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