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Share this course on your social media page 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 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. Entrance requirements Important information Job opportunities Entrance requirements This course is an apprenticeship, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Important information 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: Electrical Principles, 5th Edition - 9780170458412 - Australia (cengage.com) Electrical Trade Practices, 3rd Edition - 9780170458467 - Australia (cengage.com) 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. Job opportunities Electrician | Electrical Fitter | Lift Electrician 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, 2023 Clarkson - Apprenticeship Details Units Details Duration 4 Years When Semester 1, 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 in 2023. 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 Units Core National ID Unit title HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation UEEEL0010 Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector UEEEL0047 Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers UEEEL0024 Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines UEEEL0018 Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories UEEEL0009 Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEEEL0008 Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls UEEEL0005 Develop and connect electrical control circuits UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations UEECO0023 Participate in electrical work and competency development activities UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel Elective National ID Unit title UEEDV0008 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling UEEDV0005 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services 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 $ Print fee estimate Semester 2, 2023 Balga - Apprenticeship Details Units 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 in 2023. 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 Units Core National ID Unit title HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation UEEEL0010 Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector UEEEL0047 Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers UEEEL0024 Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines UEEEL0018 Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories UEEEL0009 Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEEEL0008 Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls UEEEL0005 Develop and connect electrical control circuits UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations UEECO0023 Participate in electrical work and competency development activities UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel Elective National ID Unit title UEEDV0008 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling UEEDV0005 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services 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 $ Print fee estimate Clarkson - Apprenticeship Details Units 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 in 2023. 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 Units Core National ID Unit title HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation UEEEL0010 Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector UEEEL0047 Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers UEEEL0024 Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines UEEEL0018 Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories UEEEL0009 Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEEEL0008 Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls UEEEL0005 Develop and connect electrical control circuits UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations UEECO0023 Participate in electrical work and competency development activities UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel Elective National ID Unit title UEEDV0008 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling UEEDV0005 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services 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 $ Print fee estimate Midland - Apprenticeship Details Units Details Duration 4 Years When Semester 2, 2023 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 in 2023. 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 Units Core National ID Unit title HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation UEEEL0010 Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector UEEEL0047 Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers UEEEL0024 Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines UEEEL0018 Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories UEEEL0009 Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEEEL0008 Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls UEEEL0005 Develop and connect electrical control circuits UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations UEECO0023 Participate in electrical work and competency development activities UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel Elective National ID Unit title UEEDV0008 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling UEEDV0005 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services Find out how The first step to becoming an apprentice or trainee is to find an employer. 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