Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820)
The UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician is the foundational qualification required for an 'Unrestricted Electrician's license' in Australia. Graduates gain the skills to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises.
Download Course Guide (PDF)School leavers or new entrants looking for a stable, high-demand trade career via a structured 4-year pathway.
Mature-age individuals seeking to transition into the electrotechnology sector with long-term job security.
Students seeking Australian electrical qualifications and pathways to local licensing and employment.
Entry Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older (or 16 for an apprenticeship contract)
- Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent standard of education
- Typically undertaken as part of a formal apprenticeship contract with an employer
- English proficiency (For international students, minimum IELTS 5.5 to 6.0)
- Completion of a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment
- White Card for construction site access
Duration & Study Mode
2–4 years (Apprenticeship)
Blended (Face-to-face, online, and workplace training)
Cost Estimates
$14,700 (Average)
Range: $400 – $29,000+
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