Develop skills to install, test, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment.
Not sure where to start? Call us: 02 85998866 or +61 4 13158985 (WhatsApp) or Speak with the Team
Develop skills to install, test, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment.
Not sure where to start? Call us: 02 85998866 or +61 4 13158985 (WhatsApp) or Speak with the Team
The UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician develops the technical knowledge and practical skills required to work with electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises.
You will learn to select, install, connect, test, fault-find, repair and maintain low-voltage electrical wiring, circuits, equipment and control systems.
The course combines face-to-face training at the Burwood Main Campus, practical workshop training at the Ultimo Electrotechnology Workshop and scheduled supervised online learning. It also covers electrical safety, CPR, low-voltage rescue, sustainable work practices, circuit design and compliance testing.
This qualification includes the Essential Performance Capabilities identified for unrestricted electrical licensing. However, completing the qualification alone does not automatically grant an electrician's licence or authority to undertake unrestricted electrical work. Students must meet the licensing requirements of the relevant state or territory regulator.
To enrol, you must:
To successfully complete this course, you'll need to:
Information about any applicable learner-supplied resource costs is provided as part of South Sydney College's pre-enrolment course information.
Pre-enrolment Suitability
Before enrolment, South Sydney College reviews each applicant's entry requirements, English-language evidence, language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills, course suitability and support needs. The review may include an LLND assessment and/or interview.
For full course entry, fee, regulatory and Student visa information, refer to the UEE30820 Course Guide.
South Sydney College may assess individual learning and support needs before enrolment and arrange suitable assistance where required.
Electrical work in Australia is regulated, and a licence or permit is generally required for work on electrical installations operating above specified voltage limits.
This qualification forms part of an electrical licensing pathway, but graduates must also meet the requirements of the relevant state or territory regulator.
In NSW, additional requirements may include:
A Certificate of Proficiency issued through the relevant vocational training authority
Relevant supervised electrical wiring work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of the current Australian wiring rules
Evidence of employment and practical experience
Any further assessment required by NSW Fair Trading
Students should confirm current licensing requirements with the regulator in the state or territory where they intend to work. NSW Fair Trading outlines the qualification, experience and assessment requirements for electrical licences.
Units marked with an asterisk (*) have one or more prerequisites. Prerequisite requirements have been embedded into the delivery structure to ensure learners meet them before undertaking each unit.
All units are delivered in a predefined sequence aligned with industry requirements and licensing outcomes. The delivery schedule supports learners in gaining the skills and knowledge progressively while meeting all prerequisite structures.
| Core Units (27) | Description |
|---|---|
| UEECD0007 – Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | Apply electrical workplace safety requirements, procedures and risk controls. |
| UEECO0023 – Participate in electrical work and competency development activities | Participate safely and effectively in electrical work and structured skills development. |
| UEECD0016 – Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work* | Identify, document and control health and safety risks associated with electrical work. |
| HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with current guidelines. |
| UETDRRF004 – Perform rescue from a live LV panel* | Safely respond to an emergency involving a person in contact with a live low-voltage panel. |
| UEERE0001 – Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector* | Apply sustainable practices and minimise environmental impacts during energy-sector work. |
| UEECD0019 – Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components* | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle components using suitable tools, materials and procedures. |
| UEECD0020 – Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment* | Position, fix and secure electrical equipment according to drawings and workplace requirements. |
| UEECD0051 – Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications* | Interpret and apply technical drawings, diagrams, standards and specifications. |
| UEECD0046 – Solve problems in single path circuits* | Apply electrical principles and calculations to solve problems in single-path circuits. |
| UEECD0044 – Solve problems in multiple path circuits* | Analyse and solve electrical problems involving multiple-path circuits. |
| UEEEL0021 – Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices* | Apply magnetic and electromagnetic principles to electrical devices and circuits. |
| UEEEL0019 – Solve problems in direct current machines* | Analyse the operation and performance of direct current electrical machines. |
| UEEEL0020 – Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits* | Apply electrical theory and calculations to low-voltage alternating current circuits. |
| UEEEL0023 – Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits* | Prepare and terminate cables, cords and accessories safely and correctly. |
| UEEEL0025 – Test and connect transformers* | Connect, test and verify the operation of electrical transformers. |
| UEEEL0024 – Test and connect alternating current rotating machines* | Connect and test alternating current motors and other rotating electrical machines. |
| UEEEL0005 – Develop and connect electrical control circuits* | Design, assemble, connect and test electrical control circuits. |
| UEEEL0008 – Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls* | Inspect, test and modify low-voltage heating equipment and control systems. |
| UEEEL0009 – Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls* | Evaluate and modify lighting circuits, equipment and control arrangements. |
| UEEEL0010 – Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits* | Inspect, evaluate and modify low-voltage socket outlet circuits. |
| UEEEL0003 – Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations | Select and arrange electrical circuits, control devices and protective equipment. |
| UEEEL0018 – Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations* | Select appropriate wiring systems and cables for electrical installations. |
| UEEEL0047 – Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies* | Safely identify, isolate, shut down and restart systems connected to alternate power supplies. |
| UEEEL0014 – Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits* | Isolate, test and diagnose faults in low-voltage electrical circuits. |
| UEEEL0012 – Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories* | Install low-voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories in accordance with applicable requirements. |
| UEEEL0039 – Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations* | Design, install, test and verify general electrical installations against regulatory and technical requirements. |
| Core Units (3) | Description |
|---|---|
| UEECD0007 – Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | Apply electrical workplace safety requirements, procedures and risk controls. |
| UEECO0023 – Participate in electrical work and competency development activities | Participate safely and effectively in electrical work and structured skills development. |
| UEECD0016 – Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work* | Identify, document and control health and safety risks associated with electrical work. |
| HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with current guidelines. |
| UETDRRF004 – Perform rescue from a live LV panel* | Safely respond to an emergency involving a person in contact with a live low-voltage panel. |
| UEERE0001 – Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector* | Apply sustainable practices and minimise environmental impacts during energy-sector work. |
| UEECD0019 – Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components* | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle components using suitable tools, materials and procedures. |
| UEECD0020 – Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment* | Position, fix and secure electrical equipment according to drawings and workplace requirements. |
| UEECD0051 – Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications* | Interpret and apply technical drawings, diagrams, standards and specifications. |
| UEECD0046 – Solve problems in single path circuits* | Apply electrical principles and calculations to solve problems in single-path circuits. |
| UEECD0044 – Solve problems in multiple path circuits* | Analyse and solve electrical problems involving multiple-path circuits. |
| UEEEL0021 – Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices* | Apply magnetic and electromagnetic principles to electrical devices and circuits. |
| UEEEL0019 – Solve problems in direct current machines* | Analyse the operation and performance of direct current electrical machines. |
| UEEEL0020 – Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits* | Apply electrical theory and calculations to low-voltage alternating current circuits. |
| UEEEL0023 – Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits* | Prepare and terminate cables, cords and accessories safely and correctly. |
| UEEEL0025 – Test and connect transformers* | Connect, test and verify the operation of electrical transformers. |
| UEEEL0024 – Test and connect alternating current rotating machines* | Connect and test alternating current motors and other rotating electrical machines. |
| UEEEL0005 – Develop and connect electrical control circuits* | Design, assemble, connect and test electrical control circuits. |
| UEEEL0008 – Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls* | Inspect, test and modify low-voltage heating equipment and control systems. |
| UEEEL0009 – Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls* | Evaluate and modify lighting circuits, equipment and control arrangements. |
| UEEEL0010 – Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits* | Inspect, evaluate and modify low-voltage socket outlet circuits. |
| UEEEL0003 – Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations | Select and arrange electrical circuits, control devices and protective equipment. |
| UEEEL0018 – Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations* | Select appropriate wiring systems and cables for electrical installations. |
| UEEEL0047 – Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies* | Safely identify, isolate, shut down and restart systems connected to alternate power supplies. |
| UEEEL0014 – Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits* | Isolate, test and diagnose faults in low-voltage electrical circuits. |
| UEEEL0012 – Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories* | Install low-voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories in accordance with applicable requirements. |
| UEEEL0039 – Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations* | Design, install, test and verify general electrical installations against regulatory and technical requirements. |
| Elective Units (2) | Description |
|---|---|
| UEEEL0069 – Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations* | Select and arrange equipment for specialised low-voltage electrical installations. |
| UEEEL0046 – Find and repair faults in LV d.c. electrical apparatus and circuits* | Diagnose and repair faults in low-voltage direct current equipment and circuits. |
Apply electrical workplace safety requirements
Interpreting electrical drawings, diagrams and specifications
Work with magnetic and electromagnetic devices
Install wiring, appliances and switchgear
Develop electrical control circuits
Select wiring systems, cables and protective devices
Find and repair low-voltage faults
Design and verify general electrical installations
Perform CPR and low-voltage rescue
Solve direct current and alternating current circuit problems
Terminate low-voltage cables and accessories
Connect and test transformers and rotating machines
Evaluate heating, lighting and socket outlet circuits
Isolate, test and troubleshoot electrical circuits
Work with alternate electrical supplies
Apply sustainable energy-sector practices
Duration: 147 to 156 weeks (including breaks)
Study Load:
Approximately 20 scheduled hours per active study week, comprising:
Independent study and assessment preparation are completed in addition to scheduled learning.
Practical Training: Weekly supervised practical workshop training is undertaken at the Ultimo Electrotechnology Workshop.
Face-to-Face Classes: Scheduled classroom training at the Burwood Main Campus
Supervised online learning: Scheduled supervised online learning delivered through South Sydney College's approved online learning environment
Trainer support: Ongoing guidance, feedback and coaching from qualified trainers
Assessments: Written knowledge assessments, projects and observed practical assessments conducted in accordance with the requirements and assessment conditions of each unit of competency. Simulation is used only where permitted by the relevant unit requirements.
Workshop training: Supervised practical training and assessment at the Ultimo Electrotechnology Workshop
Students with previous study or relevant electrical experience may be eligible to have their existing skills recognised or receive credit for equivalent units.
Applications are assessed individually. Any approved reduction to an international student’s course duration will be recorded on the Confirmation of Enrolment or through PRISMS, as applicable.
International students seeking comprehensive electrical trade knowledge and practical workshop skills, or students progressing from an electrotechnology career-start qualification.
SSC provides access to the facilities, tools, equipment and learning resources required for scheduled training and assessment.
This qualification develops skills relevant to electrical installation, testing, maintenance and fault-finding work. Potential occupational pathways may include:
Graduates may progress to:
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