Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
The Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) is a pre-apprenticeship course and is the first step to gaining an apprenticeship in the Electrotechnology Industry. This qualification covers competencies in electrical safety as well as basic skills and knowledge for work in any Electrotechnology discipline. Electricians install, maintain, repair, test and commission electrical and electronic equipment and systems for industrial, commercial and domestic purposes. Electricians may also work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment.
The course involves both theory and practical skills and students will learn how to safely solve problems in electrical DC circuits, identify and select materials for Electrotechnology work activities, participate in environmentally sustainable work practices, and dismantle, assemble and fabricate Electrotechnology components.
Future pathways
This pre-vocational Electrotechnology course can lead to an apprenticeship and career in an area of choice, including electrical, electronic, instrumentation, refrigeration, telecommunication, renewable energy, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering trades.
More information
For more information on obtaining a Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start), please contact Marcellin Campus on (08) 8186 9700.
