Certificate ll in Electrotechnology (CareerStart)

Mount Barker High School

This pre-apprenticeship course provides students with practical skills and knowledge to kickstart a career in the electrical industry.

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Course Code	UEE22020
Course Length	2 Semesters (1 Year)
Registered Training Organisation	PEER (45744)
Units of Competency	Total 13
Delivery Location	Mount Barker High School, Trade Training Centre, 2 Wellington Road Mount Barker.
Pathways	On completion of this course, students may complete under a contract of training: – UEE30820 Certificate III Electrotechnology (Electrician) – UEE30420 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications – UEE32220 Certificate III in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Units of Competency

CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry – 10 nominal hours
UEECD0038 – Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems – 60 nominal hours
UEECD0019 – Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components – 40 nominal hours
UEECD0007 – Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace – 20 nominal hours
UEECD0046 – Solve problems in single path circuits – 40 nominal hours
UEECD0020 – Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment – 20 nominal hours
UEECD0009 – Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment – 40 nominal hours
UEERE0021 – Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises – 40 nominal hours
UEECD0060 – Write specifications for electrotechnology engineering projects 40 nominal hours
UEECD0021 – Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities – 20 nominal hours
HLTAID009 – Provide CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation – 10 nominal hours
UEECD0027 – Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan – 20 nominal hours

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Host School(s)

Mount Baker High School

Session Dates and Times

38 weekly sessions at Mount Barker High School on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from 8:45am until 3.15pm

Training Cost

$636.00 May be subject to change in 2027.

This course is delivered by an approved registered training provider and as
such, students may be eligible to be funded for the training cost of this course under a subsidised training contract (VFSS). Please refer to your school’s VET Coordinator for more information. This does not include consumables.

Non-member schools – an additional admin levy of $150 per student.

Entry Requirements

Students in Year 11 must be able to demonstrate an interest or experience in this industry. It is recommended to have above basic mathematics SACE Stage 1 – Mathematical Methods (Algebra & Transposition etc.) as participants needs to be able to apply physical laws as well as solve mathematical problems. Students in Year 11 will also need to undertake the VET Readiness Orientation (VETRO) process in Semester 3, 2025 via a referral process completed at their Home School using an online form. Once the Home School has completed the referral process, students will be required to undertake a Snapshot Reading and Numeracy Assessment to demonstrate sufficient literacy and numeracy ability. This will be conducted at Mount Barker High School. Date to be confirmed.

Additional Information

Students will need to bring the following: charged laptop, scientific calculator, pencil, ruler, notebook and school diary. Students will be required to wear closed shoes when in the classroom and steel capped boots when completing practical/workshop activities. Students will be required to wear their school uniform from weeks 1 to 5. 100% cotton long sleeve shirt will be supplied by PEER after week 5. Students will be required to wear long pants (no polyester brands).