UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) Pre-apprenticeship (AA41) (PAiS)

Course Overview

Pre-apprenticeships in schools are Certificate II programs that have been nominated by Western Australian industry training councils as valid pathways from school to a traditional trade apprenticeship.

Students in years 11 and 12 attend school, train at the College and are linked to an employer for work placement.

This nationally accredited qualification is designed to provide participants with industry specific training to gain skills, knowledge and behaviours to enable transition into an indentured apprenticeship in the Electrotechnology Industry. The qualification covers competencies fulfilling the requirements of a work entry program and provides grounding in safety, opportunity to develop high level individual and team communication skills and the undertaking of work placement.

Benefits of pre-apprenticeships in schools
Successful applicants will be able to:

undertake training while still completing their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE);
have an industry endorsed pathway to a full time apprenticeship;
receive credit for successful completion of units of competency; and receive VET credit transfer forwards the WACE

Be prepared for the energy sector environment
Completing this pre-apprenticeship Certificate II in Electrotechnology course can provide a range of career opportunities in the electrical, or electronics industries, and will provide students with the following technical and professional skills:

How to safely solve problems in extra-low voltage single-path and multiple-path DC circuits
Selecting the most appropriate materials for relevant Electrotechnology work
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Effectively using relevant equipment, plant, and technologies, and understand how to dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components.

The course also covers a General Safety Induction and the majority units needed for Stage 1A of an electrical apprenticeship.

Is the Cert II in Electrotechnology course right for you?
Certificate II in Electrotechnology prepares students for a career start in the energy sector environment. If you possess great communication skills, an interest in problem solving, good hand-eye coordination and enjoy technical work, you could benefit from this course.

This certificate is part of the electrotechnology pre apprenticeship pathway that helps students prepare for their electrical apprenticeship. It will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to build a strong foundation for a fulfilling career in the electrotechnology industry. Upon successful completion of the course, students may wish to complete the UEE30811 Certificate III In Electrotechnology Electrician to gain certification in electrotechnology.

CERTIFICATION
Graduates will be issued with a UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) and a Record of Results detailing the Units of Competency completed.
To apply please refer to your school VET Coordinator/School Career Advisor.
Applications for 2023 have now been closed.

Core Units of Competency

Code	Description	Nominal Hours
CPCCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry	9
UEECD0007	Apply work health and safetyregulations, codes and practices in the workplace	18
UEECD0038	Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems	54
UEECD0046	Solve problems in single path circuits	36
UEECD0052	Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment	36
UEECD0009	Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment	36
UEECD0021	Identify and select components, accessoiries and materials for energy sector work activities	18
UEERE0021	Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises	36

Elective Units

Code	Description	Nominal Hours
UEECD0019	Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components	36
UEECD0020	Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment	18
UEEAS0004	Select electronic components for assembly	18
UEECD0034	Produce routine tools/devices for carrying out energy sector work activities	36
UEERL0001	Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply	18

Pre-requisites

Pre-requisite
Be commencing year 11 or 12
Have a 'C' grade average at the end of year 10
Have support from their school including endorsement of work readiness
Meet specific industry licensing requirements
Meet Australian citizenship or visa requirements

Work Placement Units

Code	Description
AW866	Pre-apprenticeship work placement coordination 1 (Placement arranged)
AW867	Pre-apprenticeship work placement coordination 2 (Commenced)
AW868	Pre-apprenticeship work placement coordination 3 (Mid-point)
AW869	Pre-apprenticeship work placement coordination 4 (Completed)

Course Fees

The College of Electrical Training attracts the same financial support from the State Government as any other Registered Training Organisation ensuring there is no cost disadvantage to applicants.

Secondary school students undertaking pre-apprenticeships in schools as part of their secondary education are exempt from tuition, resource and enrolment fees.

Course Duration

This qualification is typically delivered over the senior years.

Course Requirements

Places for pre-apprenticeships in schools are limited. When applying students will be required to:

Be commencing year 11 or 12;
Have ‘C’ grade average at the end of year 10;
Have support from their school including endorsement of work readiness;
Undertake a literacy and numeracy pre-selection test administered by the College. The test is of a Year 11-12 level and is specific to transposition of formula, trigonometric ratio and algebra.
Applicants meeting the course requirements will be invited to attend an interview at the College, during which, suitability for course enrolment will be assessed
Meet specific industry licensing requirements; and
Meet Australian citizenship or visa requirements.

To be able to complete on the job work placement, students must possess an Electrician’s Training Licence, this will be organised by the College.

Fully enclosed shoes must be worn at all times in CET buildings. Safety boots/shoes must be worn when working in the workshop.

Prior to course commencement the student is required to review the CET Code of Conduct found at Terms & Conditions/Policies page

Skills Recognition

The CET Skills Recognition process benefits applicants who have undergone prior learning and recognises competencies obtained outside a formal educational or training environment, gained through life or work experience. Competencies currently held by applicants will be formally assessed against each applicable Unit of Competency and maybe recognised regardless of how, when and where they were achieved. Skills Recognition is an assessment process and a cost recovery charge will apply.

CET accepts and provides credit to learners for units of competency and/or modules (unless licensing or regulatory requirements prevent this) where these are evidenced by either AQF certification documentation issued by any other RTO or AQF authorised issuing organisation or an authenticated VET transcript issued by the Registrar.

If you believe you are entitled to Skills Recognition, we encourage you to complete an application form available from our administration team.