VU23736 - Prepare for work in the electrotechnology industry

Unit code: VU23736 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours:
30
Location
Industry
Sunshine
Werribee
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to obtain and provide an overview of the electrotechnology industry which includes the major sectors of the industry, services and products provided, application of advanced technologies, employment opportunities and training pathways for entry into the industry.
It requires the ability to investigate the role of and training requirements to become an electrotechnology tradesperson, prepare a personal resume and participate in a face-to-face job interview.
The unit applies to a person preparing for further study and/or employment such as an apprenticeship in the electrotechnology industry.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work-based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • researched and sourced information about the electrotechnology industry that identifies the:
  • diverse nature of the industry
  • services and products provided by the industry
  • applications of advanced technology
  • job role/occupations of technical staff and the required qualifications in the various industry streams/sectors
  • mapped a typical training pathway for an electrotechnology tradesperson
  • prepared a personal resume to support an employment application for an apprenticeship or entry level position in the industry
  • participated in a face-to-face simulated employment interview.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • sectors of the electrotechnology industry including services and products of each
  • application of advanced technologies in the industry
  • organisations which regulate and support the industry and support employees in the industry
  • roles of technical staff including required qualifications and experience
  • training pathways into and within the industry
  • types of apprenticeships offered by the industry
  • types of industry licensing requirements for trade persons
  • sources for accessing information on the electrotechnology industry
  • requirements for preparing a personal resume to support a job application
  • do’s and don’ts in a face-to-face job interview.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-Learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)
22682VIC | Certificate ii | Duration:

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