UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Spark up a career as a licensed electrician.
The Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician must be completed as part of an apprenticeship, and upon successful completion, allows participants to work as a qualified electrician.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
Overview
Campus Karratha | Pundulmurra (South Hedland)
When Available all year
Study Mode Apprenticeship
Duration 48 Months
Apprentices will learn through a combination of employment and block training at North Regional TAFE.
This qualification provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises. It includes ERAC requirements for an ‘Electrician’s licence’.
Participants will learn how to:
- Fabricate, dismantle, assemble of utilities industry components
- Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
- Solve problems in d.c. circuits, low voltage a.c. circuits, electromagnetic devices and related circuits
- Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines and electrical apparatus and circuits
- Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
- Apply environmental and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
- Install low voltage wiring and accessories
- Install appliances, switchgear and verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations
- Develop and connect electrical control circuits
- Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | $6.48 | $1.92 | $0.00 |
| UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | $29.16 | $8.64 | $27.25 |
| UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | $29.16 | $8.64 | $29.15 |
| UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | $58.32 | $17.28 | $59.00 |
| UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | $29.16 | $8.64 | $51.40 |
| UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits | $58.32 | $17.28 | $117.80 |
| UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits | $58.32 | $17.28 | $54.60 |
| UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | $58.32 | $17.28 | $54.60 |
| UEECO0023 Participate in electrical work and competency development activities | $87.48 | $25.92 | $77.15 |
| UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations | $58.32 | $17.28 | $67.80 |
| UEEEL0005 Develop and connect electrical control circuits | $116.64 | $34.56 | $112.50 |
| UEEEL0008 Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls | $29.16 | $8.64 | $32.75 |
| UEEEL0009 Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls | $29.16 | $8.64 | $38.20 |
| UEEEL0010 Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits | $29.16 | $8.64 | $38.20 |
| UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories | $58.32 | $17.28 | $67.80 |
| UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits | $87.48 | $25.92 | $81.36 |
| UEEEL0018 Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations | $87.48 | $25.92 | $77.15 |
| UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines | $43.74 | $12.96 | $46.15 |
| UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits | $116.64 | $34.56 | $112.50 |
| UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices | $43.74 | $12.96 | $40.60 |
| UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits | $58.32 | $17.28 | $101.75 |
| UEEEL0024 Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines | $72.90 | $21.60 | $81.36 |
| UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers | $43.74 | $12.96 | $40.60 |
| UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations | $87.48 | $25.92 | $94.00 |
| UEEEL0047 Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies | $29.16 | $8.64 | $29.15 |
| UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | $29.16 | $8.64 | $27.25 |
| UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel | $29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$116.64 | $34.56 | $112.50 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $59.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | $6.48 | $1.92 | $0.00 |
| UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | $29.16 | $8.64 | $27.25 |
| UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | $29.16 | $8.64 | $29.15 |
| UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | $58.32 | $17.28 | $59.00 |
| UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | $29.16 | $8.64 | $51.40 |
| UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits | $58.32 | $17.28 | $117.80 |
| UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits | $58.32 | $17.28 | $54.60 |
| UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | $58.32 | $17.28 | $54.60 |
| UEECO0023 Participate in electrical work and competency development activities | $87.48 | $25.92 | $77.15 |
| UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations | $58.32 | $17.28 | $67.80 |
| UEEEL0005 Develop and connect electrical control circuits | $116.64 | $34.56 | $112.50 |
| UEEEL0008 Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls | $29.16 | $8.64 | $32.75 |
| UEEEL0009 Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls | $29.16 | $8.64 | $38.20 |
| UEEEL0010 Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits | $29.16 | $8.64 | $38.20 |
| UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories | $58.32 | $17.28 | $67.80 |
| UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits | $87.48 | $25.92 | $81.36 |
| UEEEL0018 Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations | $87.48 | $25.92 | $77.15 |
| UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines | $43.74 | $12.96 | $46.15 |
| UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits | $116.64 | $34.56 | $112.50 |
| UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices | $43.74 | $12.96 | $40.60 |
| UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits | $58.32 | $17.28 | $101.75 |
| UEEEL0024 Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines | $72.90 | $21.60 | $81.36 |
| UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers | $43.74 | $12.96 | $40.60 |
| UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations | $87.48 | $25.92 | $94.00 |
| UEEEL0047 Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies | $29.16 | $8.64 | $29.15 |
| UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | $29.16 | $8.64 | $27.25 |
| UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel | $29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$116.64 | $34.56 | $0.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $0.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.