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Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

This qualification trains you to do electrical work in buildings: running wiring, fitting switchgear and appliances, and setting up the circuits that supply lighting and power.

Duration: 4 years
Study mode: On campus and workplace based
Course code: UEE30820

Where you can study this course

Where

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Melbourne Polytechnic
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13 campuses
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What students say
A number of students find the organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, while some rate the facilities and campus highly.
TAFE NSW
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Campuses
33 campuses
Duration
4 years
Study mode
Varies by campus
Full fee
$25,090
Eligible students: subsidised from $3,300, concession $240
What students say
Many students speak well of the facilities and campus, and some rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching and student support, and some found the organisation and admin frustrating.
Victoria University
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11 campuses
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What students say
Most students praise the student support, while others find it frustrating. Many rate the facilities and campus well, and some criticise the organisation and admin.
Charles Darwin University
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12 campuses
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Students often praise the facilities and campus, while some value student support and course content. Some found organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on trainers and teaching, with communication also a concern.
Swinburne University of Technology
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8 campuses
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Some students praise the facilities and campus, while some criticise organisation and admin for being frustrating, and opinions are mixed on course content. A number also mention student support and teaching positively or negatively.
TAFE Gippsland
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11 campuses
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RMIT University
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15 campuses
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What students say
Students often find organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, while some praise the facilities and campus and student support.
TAFE Queensland
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14 campuses
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What students say
Many students rate the facilities and campus highly. Some found course content and organisation and admin frustrating, while opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching.

Last reviewed 20 September 2026.

Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.
Yes. The skills and knowledge in this qualification require a licence or permit to practise where work is carried out on electrical installations designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.). Without a licence or permit, a relevant contract of training through an Australian Apprenticeship may be required.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:

an interest in how electrical systems work
a careful attitude to safety and risk
good hand skills for wiring and fitting
problem solving skills for fault finding

What will you learn?

You learn to read drawings, standards and codes, choose the right cables and wiring systems, then isolate, test and fault find circuits when something fails. Safety runs through the whole thing, from controlling risks on site to resuscitation and the regulations that govern electrical work. In most states and territories the unrestricted electrician's licence you are aiming for requires the qualification to be completed as an apprenticeship, so it is usually studied while you are employed and earning.