Course Summary
Kick-start your career in electrotechnology trades with CQ University’s Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start). This course introduces learners to key safety practices and develops foundational skills and knowledge across electrotechnology disciplines.
Designed for Start TAFE Now (STN) high school students with no prior experience, it provides a practical pathway to build the capabilities needed for further training, including potential entry into an electrical apprenticeship.
This qualification covers competencies for work entry program providing grounding in safety and basic skills and knowledge for work in any electrotechnology discipline.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsTo help us understand how best to support you, you’ll need to complete the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessments to progress your application. Alternatively, completion of an equal or higher-level course may exempt you from this testing.
Start TAFE Now students must be commencing in Year 11 or 12.
Applicants must have achieved a pass in both:
- English.
- Mathematics.
Applicants who have completed higher level Mathematics, English and a Science subject may be given preference, as these subjects provide a strong foundation for success in electrotechnology.
Students must provide the following application documentation.
- A personal statement from the student which includes their reason for interest in the course, current career goals/aspirations, and work experience (if applicable).
- Most recent graded report card (must include reported behaviour, effort, and attendance)
- Completed and signed Start Study Now Authorisation form
Acceptance of applications are merit based at the sole discretion of CQUniversity.
Course Details
| Course Type | Qualification |
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| Fees | For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees |
| Application Mode |
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| How to Apply | Please Enquire |
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| AQF Level | Level 2: Certificate II |
Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Successful completion may improve your readiness to pursue further training opportunities, such as an apprenticeships in Electrotechnology or Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
This qualification develops essential safety awareness and basic practical skills that are applicable across a range of electrotechnology disciplines.
- Complete 8 core units
- Complete 5 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
Start TAFE Now students will attend their chosen campus for one full day per week (7 hours) over 33 weeks, aligned with school terms, totalling 231 hours of training.
Students will engage in a combination of practical skills development, classroom-based learning, and self-paced online study.
Attendance dates, times and location confirmation will be supplied to students upon successful admission.
- On-campus
| Core | ||||
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| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| UEECD0009 | Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| UEECD0021 | Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| UEECD0038 | Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| UEECD0046 | Solve problems in single path circuits* | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| UEECD0052 | Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| UEERE0087 | Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy management in residential premises | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| UEECD0020 | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| UEECD0019 | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| UEERE0001 | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| UEEAS0001 | Assemble electronic components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| UEERL0001 | Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
| 2 | UEECD0009 - Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment |
| 3 | UEECD0021 - Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities |
| 4 | UEECD0038 - Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems |
| 5 | UEECD0046 - Solve problems in single path circuits* |
| 6 | UEECD0020 - Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment |
| 7 | UEECD0019 - Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components |
| 8 | UEECD0052 - Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment |
| 9 | UEERE0001 - Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector |
| 10 | UEERE0087 - Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy management in residential premises |
| 11 | UEEAS0001 - Assemble electronic components |
| 12 | UEERL0001 - Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply |
| 13 | CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Practical Task |
| Project |