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UEE30820 - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises. It includes Electrical Regulatory Authority Council (ERAC), or their successor’s, Essential Performance Capabilities for an ‘Unrestricted Electrician’s license’.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.).Competency development activities in this qualification are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, a relevant contract of training through an Australian Apprenticeship, may be required. To obtain an Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence in most jurisdictions the qualification must be completed as an apprenticeship or Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) pathway. Where required for Licencing, the certification documentation issued must indicate if the qualification was completed as an apprenticeship or Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) pathway.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

This course is for electrical apprentices and those individual that hold an electrical training permit issued by the Electrical Safety Office.

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $34,080.00 (2025)
$35,460.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $1,136.00 (2025)
$1,182.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $852.00 (2025)
$887.00 (2026)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Apprenticeships, Trades & Training
Skill Area
  • Utilities
AQF Level Level 3: Certificate III

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Electrical Trades Person, Electrical Contractor.
 
Successfully completing UEE30820 may gain recognition of studies towards Certificate IV and Diploma in Electrical.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 27 core units
  2. Complete 3 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
Standard Course Structure

Delivered over 4 years with face to face delivery and on the job training, as determined by the individual training plan.

  • On-campus
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
  • Online
Core
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories More Information Training.gov Details
UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work More Information Training.gov Details
UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector More Information Training.gov Details
UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits* More Information Training.gov Details
UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits More Information Training.gov Details
UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components More Information Training.gov Details
UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment More Information Training.gov Details
UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications More Information Training.gov Details
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0008 Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0009 Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0010 Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0024 Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0005 Develop and connect electrical control circuits More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0047 Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0018 Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations More Information Training.gov Details
UEECO0023 Participate in electrical work and competency development activities More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations More Information Training.gov Details
UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel More Information Training.gov Details
UETDRMP007 Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel More Information Training.gov Details
Elective
UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers More Information Training.gov Details
UEEEL0016 Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products More Information Training.gov Details
UEEAS0009 Mount and wire control panel equipment More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories
UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits*
UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits
UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
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
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
UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations
UEEEL0024 Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines
UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers
UEEEL0005 Develop and connect electrical control circuits
UEEEL0047 Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies
UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits
UEEEL0018 Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations
UEECO0023 Participate in electrical work and competency development activities
UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations
UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel
UETDRMP007 Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel
UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
UEEEL0016 Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products
UEEAS0009 Mount and wire control panel equipment

Dual Trade Instrumentation Units

Delivered over five years with face to face delivery and on the job training, as determined by the individual training plan.

  • On-campus
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
  • Online
Core
UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work More Information Training.gov Details
UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector More Information Training.gov Details
UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components More Information Training.gov Details
UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment More Information Training.gov Details
UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications More Information Training.gov Details
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits More Information Training.gov Details
UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring More Information Training.gov Details
UEECD0045 Solve problems in multiple path extra-low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0047 Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0041 Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0038 Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0039 Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0043 Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0021 Find and rectify faults in process final control elements More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0023 Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0022 Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0029 Set up and adjust PID control loops More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0030 Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0031 Set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0048 Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installations More Information Training.gov Details
UEECO0028 Engage in instrumentation, control, machine or switchgear work and competency development More Information Training.gov Details
Elective
UEEIC0004 Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0037 Set up weighting measuring and control instruments More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0035 Set up scientific analysis measuring and control instruments More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0033 Set up gas analysis measuring and control instruments More Information Training.gov Details
UEEIC0036 Set up water analysis measuring and control instruments More Information Training.gov Details
UEECD0050 Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits
UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring
UEECD0045 Solve problems in multiple path extra-low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits
UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
UEEIC0047 Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals
UEEIC0041 Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems
UEEIC0038 Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems
UEEIC0039 Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems
UEEIC0043 Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems
UEEIC0021 Find and rectify faults in process final control elements
UEEIC0023 Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing
UEEIC0022 Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment
UEEIC0029 Set up and adjust PID control loops
UEEIC0030 Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops
UEEIC0031 Set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks
UEEIC0048 Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installations
UEECO0028 Engage in instrumentation, control, machine or switchgear work and competency development
UEEIC0004 Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments
UEEIC0037 Set up weighting measuring and control instruments
UEEIC0035 Set up scientific analysis measuring and control instruments
UEEIC0033 Set up gas analysis measuring and control instruments
UEEIC0036 Set up water analysis measuring and control instruments
UEECD0050 Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
RPL
Third Party Verification
Practical Task
Written/Electronic Assessment
Project
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2025 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

On-campus

Rockhampton City

August: Full Time

Dual Trade Instrumentation Units

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
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