How do I become an Electrical Apprentice in Victoria?

To become an electrician you must complete a four year cert III in Electrotechnology Electrician course (Apprenticeship). You must have an employer to commence an Apprenticeship. Your employer must be a licenced electrician.

You can commence a cert II in Electrotechnology which is a 12 week course to get you work ready.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/vocational-study/certificates/certificate-ii-in-electrotechnology-prevocational-c2225

Core units included in the Cert III in Electrotechnology Apprencticeship.

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours	Scope
HLTAID009	Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HLTAID009)	4	Core
UEECD0007	Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace (UEECD0007)	20	Core
UEECD0016	Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work (UEECD0016)	20	Core
UEECD0019	Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components (UEECD0019)	40	Core
UEECD0020	Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment (UEECD0020)	20	Core
UEECD0044	Solve problems in multiple path circuits (UEECD0044)	40	Core
UEECD0046	Solve problems in single path circuits (UEECD0046)	40	Core
UEECD0051	Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications (UEECD0051)	40	Core
UEECO0023	Participate in electrical work and competency development activities (UEECO0023)	20	Core
UEEEL0003	Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations (UEEEL0003)	40	Core
UEEEL0005	Develop and connect electrical control circuits (UEEEL0005)	80	Core
UEEEL0008	Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls (UEEEL0008)	20	Core
UEEEL0009	Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls (UEEEL0009)	20	Core
UEEEL0010	Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits (UEEEL0010)	20	Core
UEEEL0012	Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories (UEEEL0012)	40	Core
UEEEL0014	Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits (UEEEL0014)	80	Core
UEEEL0018	Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations (UEEEL0018)	80	Core
UEEEL0019	Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines (UEEEL0019)	30	Core
UEEEL0020	Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits (UEEEL0020)	80	Core
UEEEL0021	Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices (UEEEL0021)	30	Core
UEEEL0023	Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits (UEEEL0023)	40	Core
UEEEL0024	Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines (UEEEL0024)	40	Core
UEEEL0025	Test and connect transformers (UEEEL0025)	40	Core
UEEEL0039	Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations (UEEEL0039)	60	Core
UEEEL0047	Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies (UEEEL0047)	20	Core
UEERE0001	Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector (UEERE0001)	20	Core
UETDRRF004	Perform rescue from a live LV panel (UETDRRF004)	6	Core

Electives include

UEEDV0005	Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services (UEEDV0005)	120	Elective
UEEDV0008	Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling (UEEDV0008)	40	Elective

As an electrician there are four primary areas of specialisation.

Industrial

Construction

Instrumentation

Maintenance

RESUME

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