22682VIC Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)

Name: Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)
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VU course code: 22682VIC | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

4 months full time

Delivery mode

Face to Face with eLearning

Fees

Free TAFE

No tuition fees for eligible students

Location

Sunshine, Werribee

Next start date

18 March 2025

Application closes

04 March 2025

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Overview

Lay the groundwork for an electrical apprenticeship or traineeship with the 22682VIC Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational) at Victoria University.

Aimed at school leavers and those new to the workforce, this practical course will prepare you with foundational electrotechnology skills. You will also gain insight into the electrical/electronics industry to help you choose your career path.

You will develop technical skills and knowledge that will ensure you are ready for work in the electrical trade, including:

basic electrical theory and workshop practices
basic network cabling for extra low voltage (ELV) equipment and devices
use of test instruments in the electrotechnology industry
wiring and installation
providing basic sustainable energy solutions in domestic premises
fabricating, assembling and dismantling utility industry components
working with electrotechnology equipment and use of test instruments
workplace safety and first aid.

You will graduate with a nationally recognised qualification as well as credits for further training as an apprentice or trainee in the electrotechnology industry in areas such as:

electrical
renewable energy
air conditioning/refrigeration
instrumentation.

For students undertaking this course as part of Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Schools (VDSS), the course is delivered over two years on a part-time basis.

: This course provides participates with the following educational and vocational outcomes to:

make an informed choice regarding study pathways and employment opportunities for a career in the electrotechnology industry

demonstrate a basic theoretical knowledge of wired and wireless electrical systems including telecommunications refrigeration and air-conditioning

apply safe work practices in an electrotechnology industry work environment

safely and correctly use a range of hand tools and basic test equipment commonly used in the electrotechnology industry

apply fabrication and assembly techniques together with hard wiring, cabling for basic extra low voltage (ELV) installations

set up and program a basic wireless electrotechnology system

contribute as a team member to each build stage of an electrotechnology project

provide first aid

This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To be award the 22682VIC Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational), 15 units must be completed consisting of:

13 core units
2 elective units of which:

- up to 2 electives can be drawn from the listed units in the course curriculum - a maximum of 1 elective can be replaced with another training package or accredited course unit provided it is consistent with the AQF level and outcomes of this course.