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Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

This qualification trains you to do electrical work in buildings: running wiring, fitting switchgear and appliances, and setting up the circuits that supply lighting and power.

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  • Duration: 4 years
  • Study mode: On campus and workplace based
  • Course code: UEE30820

Where you can study this course

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  • Melbourne Polytechnic

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    13 campuses
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    What students say

    A number of students find the organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, while some rate the facilities and campus highly.

  • TAFE NSW

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    Campuses
    33 campuses
    Duration
    4 years
    Study mode
    Varies by campus
    Full fee
    $25,090
    Eligible students: subsidised from $3,300, concession $240

    What students say

    Many students speak well of the facilities and campus, and some rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching and student support, and some found the organisation and admin frustrating.

  • Victoria University

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    11 campuses
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    What students say

    Most students praise the student support, while others find it frustrating. Many rate the facilities and campus well, and some criticise the organisation and admin.

  • Charles Darwin University

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    12 campuses
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    What students say

    Students often praise the facilities and campus, while some value student support and course content. Some found organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on trainers and teaching, with communication also a concern.

  • Swinburne University of Technology

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    8 campuses
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    What students say

    Some students praise the facilities and campus, while some criticise organisation and admin for being frustrating, and opinions are mixed on course content. A number also mention student support and teaching positively or negatively.

  • TAFE Gippsland

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    11 campuses
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  • RMIT University

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    15 campuses
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    What students say

    Students often find organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, while some praise the facilities and campus and student support.

  • TAFE Queensland

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    Campuses
    14 campuses
    Duration
    Not stated by provider
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    Not stated by provider

    What students say

    Many students rate the facilities and campus highly. Some found course content and organisation and admin frustrating, while opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching.

Last reviewed 20 September 2026.

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Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

  • Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.
  • Yes. The skills and knowledge in this qualification require a licence or permit to practise where work is carried out on electrical installations designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.). Without a licence or permit, a relevant contract of training through an Australian Apprenticeship may be required.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:

  • an interest in how electrical systems work
  • a careful attitude to safety and risk
  • good hand skills for wiring and fitting
  • problem solving skills for fault finding

What will you learn?

You learn to read drawings, standards and codes, choose the right cables and wiring systems, then isolate, test and fault find circuits when something fails. Safety runs through the whole thing, from controlling risks on site to resuscitation and the regulations that govern electrical work. In most states and territories the unrestricted electrician's licence you are aiming for requires the qualification to be completed as an apprenticeship, so it is usually studied while you are employed and earning.

  • Reading electrical drawings and standards
  • Wiring and cable selection
  • Switchboard and circuit protection
  • Testing and fault finding
  • Low voltage lighting and power circuits
  • Work health and safety

Units of competency (27 core)

Everyone completes these core units. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Career pathways

Roles this qualification is a recognised route into, and what else you need.

Data from training.gov.au and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0).