UEE22020 – Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

This is a 240 hour course that runs over 2 years. It may be possible to undertake a 120 hour course in Electrotechnology.

This is a Board Developed Course, Category B. Students who complete the 240 hour course may sit for the optional HSC exam. Mandatory units of competency from the list below are examined.

One Category B course (2 units) may be counted towards the calculation of the ATAR for university entrance. Students not wishing to achieve an ATAR need not sit the HSC examination.

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requires students to complete a minimum of 70 hours of work placement. Work placement is a mandatory component of the course and must be completed prior to the student’s last HSC exam.

Days worked as part of a School Based Traineeship satisfies this NESArequirement.

COVID-19 Vaccination is required to work in the Construction Industry. Students need to meet NSW Health Orders vaccination requirements to undertake work placement or an SBAT.

This course is competency based and the student’s performance is recognised against a prescribed industry standard. Assessment strategies may include:

• Observation
• Student demonstration
• Questioning
• Written tasks
• Tests

Students are given a number of opportunities to demonstrate competence across the range of competency standards covered by this course.

You may be entitled to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. If you have completed any training, either through your part-time work, TAFE or other school VET courses you have completed recently, or through experience gained in other ways you can apply for RPL. You should talk to your School VET Coordinator, Careers Adviser or course teacher for further information.

A course fee is generally charged by schools to cover consumable materials. Your school will provide further advice.

To be eligible for UEE22020 you must successfully complete: 12 units: 6 core, 6 electives:

Preliminary

• CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Core) (necessary to undertake work placement in the building and construction industry)
• HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace (Core)
• UEECD0009 Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment* (Core)
• UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits* (Core)
• UEECD0038 Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems (Core)

HSC

• UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components*
• UEENCD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment*
• UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
• UEERE0021 Provide basic sustainable energy reduction in residential premises (Core)
• UEECD0052 Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment* (Core)
• UEECD0021 Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities* (Core)
• UEECD0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components**

* Prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
** Prerequisites: UEECD0007 and UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

Apprenticeship, for example in:

• Electrician
• Other qualifications in Electrotechnology

Job Roles

• Read electrical, architectural and mechanical diagrams, drawings or
• specifications to determine job requirements
• Plan the layout of wiring system
• Test for, locate and repair electrical malfunctions
• Install electrical and electronic control systems and insulated cables
• Install electrical equipment such as storage heaters, water heaters,
• electrical signs, switchboard and motors
• Assemble and fabricate electrical and electronic components & amp;
• appliances
• Connect switches, outlets and other fittings
• Connect circuit breakers
• Maintain automated production processes

Duties and Tasks

Electricians may perform the following tasks:

• Read electrical, architectural and mechanical diagrams, drawings or specifications to determine job requirements
• Plan the layout of wiring systems
• Test for, locate and repair electrical malfunctions
• Install electrical and electronic control systems and insulated cables
• Install electrical equipment such as storage heaters, water heaters, electrical signs, switchboards and motors
• Assemble electrical and electronic components and appliances
• Connect electrical equipment to power supplies
• Connect switches, outlets and other fittings
• Connect circuit breakers
• Maintain automated production processes.

Personal Attributes

• Enjoy mathematical and technical activities
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Good eyesight (may be corrected) and normal colour vision
• Logical thinking and diagnostic ability
• Aptitude for mechanics and electronics
• Able to do precise and detailed work
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job
• Good communication skills.