UEE22020 - Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
Get the spark started to your career in the electrical trade. CQUniversity Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) offers you the spark to obtain training in the key areas of safety, basic skills, and knowledge. This course is suited to Start TAFE Now (STN) high school students with no previous connection to the electrical industry and who would like to gain foundation skills and knowledge for possible entry into an Electrical apprenticeship. This pre-apprenticeship course covers competencies for a work entry program providing grounding for work in any electrotechnology discipline.
On-campus, RPL/RCC/Credit
There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.
Gladstone, Rockhampton City
13 units
Apprenticeship in the below fields:ElectricalInstrumentationRefrigeration
This qualification covers competencies for work entry program providing grounding in safety and basic skills and knowledge for work in any electrotechnology discipline.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
Standard Course Structure
Duration:18 months
Core
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| UEECD0009 | Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment |
| UEECD0021 | Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities |
| UEECD0046 | Solve problems in single path circuits* |
| UEECD0038 | Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems |
| UEECD0052 | Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment |
| UEERE0021 | Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises |
Elective
| UEERE0001 | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector |
| UEECD0020 | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment |
| UEECD0019 | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components |
| UEEAS0001 | Assemble electronic components |
| UEERL0001 | Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply |
START TAFE NOW (STN)
Duration:18 months
CORE
| UEERE0021 | Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises |
| UEECD0052 | Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment |
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
| UEECD0038 | Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems |
| UEECD0046 | Solve problems in single path circuits* |
| UEECD0009 | Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
ELECTIVE
| UEERL0001 | Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply |
| UEEAS0001 | Assemble electronic components |
| UEECD0019 | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components |
| UEECD0020 | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment |
| UEERE0001 | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector |
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course. Students wishing to complete and receive QCE Points will need to commence studies at the commencement of Year 11.
Apprenticeship in the below fields:
Electrical
Instrumentation
Refrigeration
| Fee for service | $6,760.00 (2023) |
| Co-Contribution Fee | $2,574.00 (2023) |
| Co-Contribution Concessional Fee | $2,093.00 (2023) |
| Fee for service per unit | $520.00 (2023) |
| Co-Contribution Fee per unit | $198.00 (2023) |
| Co-Contribution Concessional Fee per unit | $161.00 (2023) |
| TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit | $102.70 (2023) |
Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding.
For high school students you may be eligible for the Queensland Government’s VET in Schools (VETiS) program which is fee-free. Course specific costs may be applicable, an example would be high vis clothes and safety boots for trade courses.
If you are unsure, please call us on 13 27 86.
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To apply for this course you will need to provide the following:
- Written statement (maximum 1-page) outlining your career aspirations and how the Certificate II in Electrotechnology course will assist you in achieving this.
- Letter of recommendation from the high school on school letterhead.
- Signed Start Now Study Authorisation form.
You can apply for this course by emailing stn@cqu.edu.au. Applications for this course close on Friday 10th September 2022. Should you require any assistance please contact the Schools Engagement team by calling 13 27 86 or sending an email.