CIB - 755 Electrotechnology - apprenticeships and traineeships

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE32220 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

UEE32220 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training.

Educational Pathways Program (EPP) ^

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 90 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE32120 Certificate III in Appliance Service

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

UEE32120 Certificate III in Appliance Service

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE30220 Certificate III in Computer Systems Equipment

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
21 December 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE30420 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds UEE20720 Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications

Part-time:

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School based

UEE30420 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE33020 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

UEE33020 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE30620 Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
18 August 2023

Qualification

UEE41223 Certificate IV in Electrical - Rail Signalling

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training.

Educational Pathways Program (EPP) ^

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 90 days of on-the-job training.

Higher Education Apprenticeship Pathway

UEE3020 Certificate III in Electrotechnology

• See higher education apprenticeship pathway

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
31 May 2024

Qualifications

UEE30920 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications

UEE40720 Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

UEE30920 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

UEE40720 Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds UEE30920 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications

Part-time:

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School based

UEE30920 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE31020 Certificate III in Fire Protection Control

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
31 May 2024

Qualifications

UEE31220 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control

UEE42220 Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control

Terms of apprenticeships

Full time:

UEE31220 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

UEE42220 Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds UEE30920 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications

Part-time:

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Probationary period

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months
   

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE31420 Certificate III in Security Equipment

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE30720 Certificate III in Switchgear and Control Gear

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE21220 Certificate II in Antennae Equipment

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 120 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
21 December 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE20520 Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

School based

UEE20520 Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
21 December 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE20720 Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

School based

UEE20720 Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualifications

UEE50420 Diploma of Electrical Engineering

UEE62220 Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering

Terms of traineeships

Full-time:

UEE50420 Diploma of Electrical Engineering by direct entry

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

UEE62220 Advanced Diploma of Electrical – Engineering by direct entry

• 60 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds UEE50420 Diploma of Electrical Engineering

Part-time:

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Probationary periods

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
31 May 2024

Updated
6 September 2024

Qualification

UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation*

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee meets the entry requirements

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE21920 Certificate II in Electronics

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

UEE21920 Certificate II in Electronics 

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 120 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE60220 Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 60 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
31 May 2024

Updated
6 September 2024

Qualification

UEE40920 Certificate IV in Industrial Electronics and Control*

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee meets the entry requirements

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
31 May 2024

Updated
6 September 2024

Qualification

UEE40320 Certificate IV in Installation Inspection and Audits*

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee meets the entry requirements

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
18 August 2023

Updated
6 September 2024

Qualification

UEE43322 Certificate IV in Electrical - Renewable Energy*

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee meets the entry requirements

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE21620 Certificate II in Security Assembly and Setup

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE22120 Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

UEE22120 Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 120 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
31 May 2024

Updated
6 September 2024

Qualification

UEE40620 Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician*

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee meets the entry requirements

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
23 March 2012

Updated
14 May 2021

Qualification

UEE21720 Certificate II in Technical Support

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

UEE21720 Certificate II in Technical Support

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

2 months

Air conditioning and refrigeration apprentices will select components, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to food storage and preservation and air conditioning and air distribution equipment. This will happen in domestic, commercial and/or industrial premises. They will learn to:

• dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
• solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
• fix and secure equipment
• use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals
• document occupational hazards and risks in refrigeration and air conditioning

Appliance servicing apprentices set up, service and repair electrical, gas, and refrigerated appliances. They service small appliances and power tools, clothes washers and dryers and dishwashing machines. Apprentices will learn to:

• dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
• solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
• fix and secure equipment
• prepare refrigeration tubing and fittings
• determine the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems, recover pressure, leak test, evacuate and charge refrigerants

Computer systems equipment apprentices select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain personal computers and networks and computer equipment for data storage, measurement/analysis and control. They use engineering applications software and support computer hardware and software. Apprentices will learn to:

• install and configure a computer operating system and software
• set up and configure basic local area network
• dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
• solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
• source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
• provide quotations for installation or service jobs

Data and voice communications apprentices select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain telecommunications and high-performance data services in buildings and premises. It includes Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) requirements for Open Cabler Registration.  Apprentices will learn to:

• solve problems in direct current circuits 
• install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services
• test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations
• select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks
• install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling
• troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
• lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits
• install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling   Install and connect data and voice communication equipment
• plan the installation of integrated systems.

Electrical fitter apprentices will install electrical control systems and assemble electrical components and appliances.

They will learn to manufacture, fit, assemble, erect, operate, test, fault find, alter, repair electrical equipment. This will include electrical wiring work that is directly associated with assembling, maintaining, terminating or altering the wiring between electrical components within a plant or machinery. An electrical fitter is not authorised to install any electrical wiring systems within an electrical installation as defined in the AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules.

Electrical machine repair apprentices will maintain and repair electrical machines and associated controls within a variety of industrial and commercial contexts. They overhaul, repair and rewind motors, transformers and control gear. They will learn to:

• dismantle, assemble and fabricate general electrical components as well as fix and secure electrical equipment
• solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits, multiple path direct current circuits, electromagnetic circuits and in single and three phase low voltage circuits
• use electrical drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals

Electrical rail signalling apprentices work in the rail industry on signalling equipment. They will learn to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain rail signalling equipment and systems.

Electrician apprentices select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment, in industrial, commercial and domestic settings. They will learn to:

• dismantle, assemble and fabricate general electrical components as well as fix and secure electrical equipment
• solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits, multiple path direct current circuits, electromagnetic circuits and in single and three phase low voltage circuits
• use electrical drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals

Certificate III level apprentices select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electronic equipment and devices at component and subassembly level with options in communications, audio, video and TV, personal computer and networks, security and custom installations at any voltage exceeding extra low voltage. They will learn to:

• solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems
• dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
• solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
• solve problems in multiple path DC. circuits
• carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacing components

Certificate IV level apprentices inspect, select, install, set up and adjust/configure, test, troubleshoot, service, repair and maintain electronic hardware, equipment, instruments and devices at assembly, subassembly and component level with specialisations in audio/video, data systems and computer/network hardware, medical applications and communication aspects of electronic i.e. transmitters, communications medium/channel, receivers, attenuation and noise reduction, including detection/surveillance. They will learn to:

• solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems
• dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
• solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
• solve problems in multiple path DC circuits
• troubleshoot and repair complex and single phase input DC power supplies, amplifiers and amplifier circuits
• troubleshoot and repair digital sub-systems and resonance circuits
• carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacing components
• implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures
• compile and produce technical reports

Fire Protection control apprentices will select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain extra-low voltage fire protection systems in multiple, commercial and industrial premises.  They will learn to:

• dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components;
• solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits;
• fix and secure equipment;
• use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals;
• document occupational hazards and risks in fire protection work;
• work safely according to WHS, Australian Standards and organisational requirement;
• install extra-low voltage fire detection and warning system apparatus;
• test and verify compliance and functionality of fire protection system installations;
• service and repair basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components;
• work autonomously and effectively in a team;
• maintain industry knowledge; and
• depending on where they work, mentor and supervise apprentices and trainees; maintain client relationships and/or assure ethical behaviour.

Instrumentation and control apprentices select, install, commission, fault find and maintain equipment and systems for the control of plant, machines and processes. They will learn to:

• install low voltage electrical apparatus and associated equipment
• select and arrange equipment for general electrical installations
• find and repair faults in electrical apparatus and circuits
• develop and connect control circuits
• diagnose and rectify faults in digital subsystems of electronic controls

Security equipment apprentices install, pre-commission and set-up wired and wireless security systems in multiple, commercial industrial premises. They will learn to:

• dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
• solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
• fix and secure equipment
• use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals
• lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits
• assemble and set up basic wired and wireless security systems
• install large wired and wireless security systems
• program and test large wired and wireless security systems.

Switchgear and control gear apprentices construct, assemble and wire switchboards and control panels. They will learn to:

• use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals
• disconnect and reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a low voltage supply
• enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices, dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
• solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
• assemble and connect communications frames and cabinets
• repair mechanical components of electrical machines

Antennae equipment trainees may work as electrical or telecommunications trades assistants installing antennae equipment. They will learn to select, assemble, connect and set up TV and radio reception antennae and multiple antenna outlets in buildings and premises.

Career start trainees want to pursue a career in the electrotechnology industry. They will gain grounding in safety and basic technical skills and the knowledge to work in any electrotechnology discipline.

Computer assembly and repair trainees may work in the computer assembly and repair industry. They will learn to select components and assemble computers to customer specifications and carry out routine hardware repairs (generally by replacement) of known faulty components following prescribed routines.

Data and voice communications trainees may work as electrical or trades assistants and communications cablers. They will learn to select, assemble, set up and maintain simple data and voice communications equipment and systems to a prescribed routine Certification of telecommunications cabling in buildings and premises.

Electrical engineering diploma level trainees working as electrical engineering technicians are involved in developing, selecting, commissioning, maintaining and diagnosing faults and malfunctions on advanced electrical equipment and systems. They will learn to:

• develop and implement maintenance programs
• evaluate performance of electrical machines
• design modifications to electrical machines
• carry out field testing
• provide solutions to power engineering problems
• plan switch board and control panel layouts

Advanced diploma level trainees working as engineering technologists in an electrical engineering environment are involved in designing, validating, evaluating electrical systems and equipment, managing risks, estimating and managing projects and providing technical advice. They will learn to:

• manage risk in electrotechnology activities
• select and arrange equipment for electrical installations
• solve complex problems in multiple path power circuits
• manage and plan electrical projects
• develop engineering solutions for energy supply systems.

Electrical installation inspection and audit trainees work as inspectors and auditors performing mandatory and contractual inspections of electrical systems and auditing of entities for compliance with electrical safety requirements.  To become an electrical installation inspection and audit trainee the trainee would already hold the relevant Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician qualification or a current 'Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence' or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.

Electrical instrumentation trainees will work in installing, modifying, maintaining and repairing instrumentation that is used in measurement and control systems. These instruments measure and control temperature, pressure and flow in processes used in industries such as petro-chemical, mining, food and manufacturing.

They will learn to commission, install, select, fault find and maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment in buildings and premises. They will do the same for instrumentation systems and core instrumentation equipment required for process and control.

Electrical systems electrician trainees work as special class electricians or technicians in selecting, installing, commissioning, fault finding and maintaining electrical systems and equipment with options, typically in explosion protection; electrical machines; electrical inspection; safety auditing; contracting; lifts and energy supply/distribution.  To become an electrical systems electrician trainee the trainee would already hold the relevant Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician qualification or a current 'Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence' or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.

Electronics trainees will work as trade assistants in the electronic industries. They will learn to select, assemble, set up and maintain electronic devices following prescribed routines.

• develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects
• commission electronics and communications systems
• diagnose faults in analogue circuits and electronic control systems
• repair audio and video equipment
• solve problems in electronic circuits

Electronics and communications engineering trainees work as technicians or technical officers.  As technicians they select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electronic equipment and devices at component and subassembly level.  As technical officers they inspect, select, install, set up and adjust/configure, test, troubleshoot, service, repair and maintain electronic hardware, equipment, instruments and devices at assembly, subassembly and component level.

Industrial electronics and control trainees select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair, maintain and commission systems and devices for measuring and recording physical/chemical phenomena and related process control systems. They will learn to:

• diagnose and rectify faults in digital subsystems of electronic controls
• diagnose and rectify faults in analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems
• install and set up transducers and sensing devices

Renewable energy trainees work as special class electricians or technicians in selecting, installing, setting up, testing, fault finding, repairing, and maintaining renewable energy (RE) electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises.  They will also learn to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain stand-alone RE equipment and systems.

Note: Those gaining specific units in the qualification become eligible to apply for different types of Clean Energy Council (CEC) accreditation to reflect the various work and responsibilities that can be encountered in the industry.

Security assembly and setup trainees work as trade assistants or security installers. They will learn to select, assemble and set up of wired and wireless base level security systems following prescribe routines

Sustainable energy (Career Start) trainees want to pursue a career in sustainable energy technology and renewable energy management. You will learn about electrical.

Technical support trainees will support tradespersons in electrotechnology industries. They will learn to:

• collect, receive and store stock at work sites
• set up and store equipment and tools
• assist in installation
• fault find
• maintenance and repair activities.

The UEEr6.0 Electrotechnology Training Package includes the follow qualification that support apprenticeship and traineeship pathways:

Apprenticeships

• UEE30220 Certificate III in Computer Systems Equipment
• UEE30420 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications
• UEE30620 Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair
• UEE30720 Certificate III in Switchgear and Control Gear
• UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
• UEE30920 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications
• UEE31220 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
• UEE31420 Certificate III in Security Equipment
• UEE32120 Certificate III in Appliance Service
• UEE32220 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• UEE33020 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting
• UEE40720 Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications
• UEE41223 Certificate IV in Electrical - Rail Signalling
• UEE42220 Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control

Traineeships

• UEE20520 Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair
• UEE20720 Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications
• UEE21220 Certificate II in Antennae Equipment
• UEE21620 Certificate II in Security Assembly and Setup
• UEE21720 Certificate II in Technical Support
• UEE21920 Certificate II in Electronics
• UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
• UEE22120 Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)
• UEE40320 Certificate IV in Installation Inspection and Audits*
• UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation*
• UEE40620 Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician*
• UEE40920 Certificate IV in Industrial Electronics and Control* 
• UEE43322 Certificate IV in Electrical - Renewable Energy*
• UEE50420 Diploma of Electrical Engineering
• UEE60220 Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
• UEE62220 Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering

The entry requirement for UEE40320 Certificate IV in Installation Inspection and Audits is:

• UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

or

• a current 'Unrestricted Electricians Licence' or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.

The entry requirement for UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation is:

• UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

or

• a current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.

The entry requirement for UEE40620 Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician is:

• UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

or

• a current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.

The entry requirement for UEE40920 Certificate IV in Industrial Electronics and Control is:

• UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

or

• a current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.

The entry requirement for UEE43322 Certificate IV in Electrical – Renewable Energy is:

• UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

or

• a current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.

On successful completion of the relevant qualification

• parties may apply to the Commissioner for Vocational Training for completion of the apprenticeship or traineeship prior to the nominal completion date of the training contract or;
• Training Services may issue letters from the Commissioner to both parties inviting them to consider competency based completion if it has received advice from the training organisation that the apprentice or trainee is eligible to receive their qualification.

Download a Request for Competency Based Completion form.

Applications under the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 to establish an apprenticeship or traineeship, whether full-time, part-time or school based will not be approved unless the Commissioner for Vocational Training is satisfied that appropriate industrial arrangements are in place.

Apprentices and trainees may be employed under the following awards:

• Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020
• Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020
• Public Health Service Employees Skilled trades (State) Award
• Rail Industry Award 2020

All private sector employers and employees in New South Wales are covered by the national industrial relations system administered by the Fair Work Commission (the Commission). The industrial instrument that applies is a national (modern) award or a current enterprise agreement registered with the Commission. Further information is available from the Fair Work Ombudsman by telephoning 13 13 94 or via their website.

The following qualifications are suitable for delivery as school based apprenticeships:

• UEE30420 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications
• UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
• UEE30920 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications
• UEE32120 Certificate III in Appliance Service
• UEE32220 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• UEE33020 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting

The following qualifications are suitable for delivery as school based traineeships:

• UEE20520 Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair
• UEE20720 Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications
• UEE21720 Certificate II in Technical Support
• UEE21920 Certificate II in Electronics
• UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
• UEE22120 Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)

For qualifications available for delivery in schools, click here.

For all school based traineeships currently being delivered in New South Wales, refer to School Based Traineeships.

For further information on the delivery of training for school based part-time traineeships, refer to Training Arrangements.

Educational Pathways Program (EPP) ^

This model is only available to those students participating in the School Based Apprenticeship (SBA) Educational Pathways Program (EPP). This program allows students at participating public schools to commence a SBA between Term 4, Year 11 and the first week of Term 1, Year 12. Participants are required to undertake 50% of the normal SBA Stage 1 requirements, and in return, are able to accrue two units of credit to the HSC and 6 months credit to their apprenticeship. See Guidelines for further information and eligibility. The following apprenticeship pathways are available:

• UEE32220 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Guide on licensing requirements for supervisors of apprentices and trainees and the specialist work that may be undertaken by electrical apprentices and trainees under licensed supervision.

Vocational Training Orders marked with a single indicator hash (#)

Specialist Work which is either a) electrical wiring work, or b) air-conditioning and refrigeration trade work, may not be undertaken by apprentices or trainees in vocations marked with a hash # except:

As an employee of an individual, partnership or corporation that is the holder of the appropriate contractor licence (either a) electrical wiring work, b) air-conditioning and refrigeration trade work) pursuant to Sections 4, 12 and 13 of the Home Building Act 1989; and

Under the supervision and subject to the direction of the holder of an endorsed contractor licence (a contractor licence with a supervisor endorsement) OR supervisor certificate corresponding to the work being performed (a/b) pursuant to Division 2 of the NSW Home Building Act 1989. This is the licence number to be place on the Training Plan Proposal (TPP) and the Training Plan (TP).

Vocational Training Orders marked with a double indicator hash (##)

Air-conditioning and refrigeration work is also subject to the Commonwealth licensing scheme administered by the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC).  This requires anyone who installs, services, or repairs air conditioning and refrigeration equipment to be a licensed technician in accordance with regulations set under the Commonwealth Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management 1989.  Accordingly persons supervising or directing apprentices or trainees in the installation, service, or repair of air-conditioning or refrigeration equipment should also hold the appropriate ARC licence. This is the licence number to be placed on the Training Plan Proposal (TPP) and the Training Plan (TP).

Vocational Training Orders marked with a triple indicator hash (###)

Communications cabling work is subject to Commonwealth regulation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).  ACMA administers a registration system in accordance with Cabling Provider Rules (CPR).The Telecommunication Cabling Provider Rules 2014, (CPR):

1. Defines three categories of Cabling Work, (Part 2 of the CPR) e.g:
   1. Open Cabling Work
   2. Restricted Cabling Work
   3. Lift Cabling Work.
2. Requires the performance of Cabling Work to be to be undertaken by a registered cabling provider.
3. Requires individuals who are un-registered to be “supervised at all times while performing Cabling Work by a registered cabling provider in the appropriate category of Cabling Work.

Accordingly employers with apprentices or trainees undertaking Cabling Work must be a registered cabling provider, in the appropriate category of Cabling Work and must ensure the performance of Cabling Work complies with Part 4 of the CPR.  ACMA requires cabling providers to register with an ACMA accredited registrar.  This is the licence number to be placed on the Training Plan Proposal (TPP) and the Training Plan (TP).

NSW Fair Trading administers licensing in New South Wales details on electrotechnology, electrical and electrical licensing requirements can be found on their website or by calling 13 32 20.

Electrical work

Persons wishing to carry out certain electrical work in NSW must hold the correct electrical licence for the work. In addition, if they wish to contract for, or carry out electrical work for fee or reward, they may also need to apply for an electrical contractor licence.

Apprentices completing the Certificate III and Certificate IV trade qualifications of:

• Electrotechnology Electriciann
• Electrical Rail Signalling

may be able to obtain a qualified Supervisors Certificate - Electrical upon completion of their apprenticeship.

The NSW Electrical Apprentice Supervision Practice Standard Guide applies to electrical workers supervising electrical apprentices.

The Supervision Practice Standard (SPS) for Apprentices in the Electrical Industry becomes mandatory from 1 September 2024 as a legal requirement. It:

• provides information for the electrical industry on appropriate levels and ratios for the supervision of electrical apprentices
• mandates only a licensed electrician can supervise electrical apprentices
• details varying levels of supervision that are appropriate depending on the experience of an apprentice, Direct, General and Broad.

Any person, company or organisation acting as an employer of electrical apprentices must follow the SPS. 

Licenced electricians must follow the SPS as a condition of their licence in their role as a qualified supervisor of apprentices when performing electrical work. 

Apprentices also need to follow the SPS and must ensure that they do not work beyond the scope of the tasks and supervision requirements set out in the SPS.

Levels of supervision

Supervisors should ensure that the tasks assigned to the apprentice and the supervision level applied in the circumstances are appropriate, depending on how experienced the apprentice is.

Ratio of apprentice supervision: The employer and supervisor are both responsible for ensuring that the ratio of supervisors to apprentice being supervised applies as follows:

• 1:1 where the task requires Direct supervision - one licensed electrician to one electrical apprentice at any one time. The supervisor must always be physically present and readily available with clear sight of the work being carried out by the person they are supervising.
• 1:3 for tasks that require General supervision – one licensed electrician to no more than three electrical apprentices at any one time. This applies when the apprentice requires intermittent supervision to provide progressive guidance and monitoring.
• 1:5 for tasks that require Broad supervision – one licensed electrician to no mor than five electrical apprentices at any one time. This applies when the apprentice can carry out work under instruction and direction from the supervisor but only needs occasional face-to-face contact with their supervisor to ensure the work complies with technical requirements.

A supervisor must not supervise more than 5 persons at any given time. Apprentices are not permitted to supervise other apprentices or persons on the job site.

More information is available via the Supervision Practice Standard for Apprentices in the Electrical Industry.

Disconnect and reconnection of fixed wired electrical equipment

A restricted electrical licence is required to perform the disconnection or reconnection of fixed electrical equipment which is necessary to perform a primary job function. The purpose of restricted electrical licensing is to provide a means of allowing appropriately trained and competent workers to undertake the straight forward disconnection/reconnection of electrical equipment (such as appliances, motors and water heaters) in the workplace where that electrical work is incidental to the person’s principal function in the workplace. Apprentices are also required to obtain a trainee licence (usually arranged by the apprenticeship network provider).

Applicants must satisfy NSW Fair Trading criteria at the time of application to be granted a licence.

Air-conditioning and Refrigeration and Appliance Servicing

Apprentices completing the Certificate III trade qualification in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration may be able to obtain a Qualified Supervisor Certificate – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Work upon completion of their apprenticeship. Applicants must satisfy NSW Fair Trading criteria at the time of application to be granted a licence.

Apprentices completing Certificate III trade qualifications in both these industry areas may be able to apply for a Commonwealth Government refrigerant handling licence through the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC). For more information, call 1300 88 44 83 or visit the ARC website.

Apprentices are bound by the provisions of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Legislation Amendment Bill 2003.

Security equipment - apprentices and trainees

People working with security equipment are required to hold a Class 2 licence in accordance with the Security Industry Regulation 2007.

However the Security Industry Amendment (Exemption) Regulation 2008 exempts security assembly and security equipment trainees from requiring a Class 2 licence while carrying out security activities in the course of their traineeship.

As a result of this Regulation, trainees undertaking UEE31420 Certificate III in Security Equipment do not need a Class 2 licence. The exemption though, does not apply if:

a) the trainee concerned would be refused a licence because of a criminal or other related history (under section 16 of the Security Industry Act 1997 and only applies

b) while the trainee is directly supervised by the holder of a licence that authorises the carrying on of those activities.

Further information is available from Exemption for apprentices and trainees.

Employers and employees are bound by the provisions of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011. However, working with electrical equipment and refrigerants could be potentially dangerous or risky for new entrants or young workers to undertake and carries its own health and safety requirements.

Employers should take all reasonable steps to ensure that “persons in training” are not placed in the immediate vicinity of an exposed live high voltage conductor or apparatus, and are not required to work where there is a risk of coming into contact with an exposed live low voltage conductor or apparatus.

Employers should prohibit “persons in training” from working at a place where there is a risk of contact with exposed live conductors or apparatus unless the “persons in training” have been adequately trained and skilled in all the prevailing safe working procedures for the work activity and work environment

Employers should take all reasonable steps to ensure that “persons in training” who are required to perform electrical work are appropriately supervised by a licensed electrical worker able to perform the work, to take all reasonable steps to ensure electrical safety at all times.

Apprentices and trainees should be advised and instructed in CPR and rescue techniques; and the correct use of personnel protective equipment, safety equipment; and testing equipment. Appropriate use of protective work clothing, insulated work footwear (sole), safety glasses and other safety essentials are a necessary part of accident prevention practices and also should be advised. Included are insulating gloves, mats, covers, and similar safety equipment, where appropriate, CPR, recovery apparatus and correct use of testing equipment/instruments.

For registered training providers which can deliver the apprenticeship qualifications go to training.gov.au.

A list of training organisations which are in contract with the NSW Department of Education to be paid for the delivery of the training is here.

From 1 January 2015 the NSW Government introduced new fee arrangements for government subsidised vocational education and training (VET). Under Smart and Skilled, all apprenticeship and most traineeship qualifications are subsidised. For a full list of all the qualifications refer to the current NSW Skills List. Information on the types and levels of subsidies can be found in the Smart and Skilled Fee Administration Policy. Training for existing-worker trainees is not subsidised.

Training Services and Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) transition arrangements are aligned.

Registered training organisations (RTOs) may commence training in either the new or superseded qualification but must meet the requirements of ASQA. For more information refer to ASQA's General Direction - Learner Transition.

A copy of each Vocational Training order is available for inspection on this internet site below or at any Training Services centre of the NSW Department of Education.