UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) Pre-apprenticeship (A114)

Course Overview

CET provides a course for early career starters who have an Electrician's Training License arranged as part of induction, to gain a UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology.

This qualification is designed to provide pre-apprenticeship participants with industry specific training to gain skills, knowledge and behaviours to transition into an apprenticeship in the Electrotechnology Industry.

Lower Fees, Local Skills Fee Cap
This UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology course now qualifies for the Lower Fees, Local Skills Fee Cap!

That's right — regardless of how much the course fees for your qualification actually are, you will not pay more than the set fees cap amount per qualification or course each calendar year.

All students aged 15—24 years of age are eligible for an annual concession course fee cap of $400, from the date the new fee applied.

All students aged 15—24 years of age are eligible for the concession course fee cap of $400.

The course fee cap for non-concession students is $1,200 from the date the new fee applied.

Be prepared for the energy sector environment
Completing this pre-apprenticeship course UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology 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?
The UEE22020 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 UEE30820 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.

Register your interest in this course at CET via the course links below

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
Electrician's Training Licence (please refer to Course Requirements)
Interview with the College

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

For Concession Fee:
Tuition Fee $175.90
Resource Fee $257.75

For Non-Concession Fee:
Tuition Fee $593.35
Resource Fee $257.75

The maximum course fee for non-concession students undertaking a targeted fee relief course in 2023 is $1,200. For concession students and youth, the maximum course fee for undertaking a targeted fee relief course in 2023 is $400. These maximums apply per course in 2023.

For secondary school-aged persons not enrolled at school, the maximum course fee chargeable in 2023 is $420. The maximum is the total fee for all courses the student is enrolled in.

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 learners.

Fee reductions are available for learners who are able to provide an approved concession on enrolment.

Learners enrolled in full-time courses are eligible to apply for means-tested Department of Training and Workforce Development, Employment and Workplace Relations Allowances.

Applications for allowances can be made through Centrelink.

Fees Waiver

Fees may be waived for individual learners who are able to demonstrate that payment of fees would produce financial hardship.

The College Fee Waiver Policy covering “Financial Hardship” is in accordance with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development guidelines.

Concession Fees

Learners meeting one or more of the following criteria are eligible for concession fees:

Persons who have reached the age of 15 but who have not reached 18 years of age, and who are not due to reach 18 years of age in the calendar year for which they enrol.
Persons and dependants of persons holding a Pensioner Concession Card
Persons and dependants of persons holding a Repatriation Health Benefits Card issued by the Department of Veterans AffairsPerson and dependants of persons holding a Health Care Card
Persons and dependants of persons in receipt of AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY
Persons and dependeants of persons in receipt of the Youth Allowance
Persons and dependants of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution
Persons and dependants of persons for whom the Commonwealth’s JobKeeper payments are being received
Persons and dependants of persons in receipt of services from the Commonwealth’s Jobactive program
Persons and dependants of persons in receipt of services from the Commonwealth’s Online Employment Services program
Persons and dependants of persons in receipt of services from the Commonwealth’s ParentsNext program

Course Locations & Dates

Location	Date
Jandakot	On demand.
Joondalup	On demand.

Course Duration

The program will be delivered for a total of 369 hours, either over a period of 16 weeks (block) or 12-24 months (day release).

Course Requirements

Applicants must possess an Electrician’s Training Licence, details of which are available at: http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/energysafety/electrical-licensing-forms and have sufficient literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course. All applicants are required to 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. Candidates who have not yet completed year 10 studies are welcome to sit the pre-selection test.

Applicants meeting the course requirements will be invited to attend an interview at the College, during which, suitability for course enrolment will be assessed.

All Core Units of Competency must be achieved, all Elective Units of Competency must be achieved.

Participants are required to undertake a minimum number of work placement hours calculated on the following ratio: for every two (2) student curriculum hours for the qualification there should be a minimum of one (1) hour work placement.

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.