Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

• This qualification provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain systems and equipments in buildings and premises.
• The qualification includes ERAC – Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council academic requirements for an Electrician’s license.
• Please note this qualification will not provide a licensed trade qualification but will fulfill academic requirements.
• Each state has their own system for electrical licensing, you can find more on the ERAC website to get relevant information for your state.
• Useful links :
  • Trades Recognition Australia
  • Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council

This qualification requires 104 weeks of study (including holidays and work training). This makes about 2 years of study. 

You must attend class 20 hours every week. You will also need to complete self paced learning
from home. Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician includes 480 hours of vocational training (unpaid).

To enrol into this course you will need to have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent and have an overall IELTS score of 5.5. You must be over 18 years old. Due to the physical requirements of this qualification the student must have the ability to perform CPR on a manikin.

There will also be an entrance test to assess your mathematical and analytical skills.

• Students who graduate from this course will receive a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrican.
• Please note this qualification will not provide a licensed trade qualification but will fulfill academic requirements.
• Each state has their own system for electrical licensing, you can find more on the ERAC website to get relevant information for your state.

Tuition fee: AUD $26,000

Enrolment fee (non refundable): AUD $200

Materials fee: AUD $300

Tuition fee per term (every 3 months): AUD $3,187.5

• Darwin Campus : 11/41 Sadgroves crescent, Winnellie. The campus is easily accessible by bus or with a car and has free parking spaces. 

• Brisbane Campus : 117 Victoria Crescent, West End QLD.  The campus is easily accessible by bus or with a car and has free parking spaces. 

Intake dates every two months (January, March, May, July, September, November). Please contact support@ausinet.com.au for exact intake dates. 

Assessment of competencies will be done by the trainer throughout the course.  You will have to complete written and practical assessments and workplace demonstration and observation.

Job roles associated with this qualification relate to electrical positions. Possible job titles and roles relevant to this qualification include:

• A Grade Electrician
• Electrician
• Electrical Fitter Mechanic
• General Electrician

All individual students are offered the opportunity to apply for RPL. If requested, the trainer at Ausinet will provide candidates with an RPL Application Form, to assist the candidate in determining if RPL is an appropriate pathway to gain the qualification. If appropriate, candidates will be provided with an RPL Self-Assessment Guide and instructions on how to prepare a portfolio of evidence. The RPL documentation is available on request. Please see the Student Handbook or enquire at the office for the procedure on how to apply.