Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
1 year part-time
This Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) is a foundational work entry program designed for individuals seeking to begin a career in electrotechnology. Over 1 year part-time, students gain essential safety knowledge, basic technical skills, and practical experience across various electrotechnology disciplines, preparing them for entry-level positions as electrical or telecommunications trade assistants.
Candidates must submit an expression of interest via their secondary school and undertake a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation to identify any areas requiring additional support. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training must be completed prior to commencing the qualification. Students will need to provide stationary items and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at their own expense. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for those with relevant work experience, life experience, or previous training.
The course comprises 270 core weighting points and 140 general elective weighting points. Core units include: Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, Apply work health and safety regulations and codes in the workplace, Carry out routine work activities in energy sector environments, Identify and select components and materials for energy sector work, Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems, Solve problems in single path circuits, Use routine equipment and technologies in energy sector environments, and Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for residential premises. Elective units include options such as Provide basic instruction in electrotechnology apparatus, Operate application software packages, Fabricate and assemble utilities industry components, Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment, Repair basic electronic apparatus faults, Apply environmentally sustainable procedures in energy sector, and Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for single phase 230 Volt supply.
Charles Darwin University is the Northern Territory's largest training provider with access to specialised trade training facilities and industry-standard technologies and tools. Instructors are experienced former tradespeople with solid practical knowledge. CDU TAFE offers Recognition of Prior Learning to help students qualify faster, and provides pathways into higher education for most courses. Students benefit from first-class facilities and expert instruction designed to ensure graduates are workplace ready.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue entry-level positions as Electrotechnology Career Start Trainees, Electrical Trade Assistants, or Telecommunications Trade Assistants. The qualification provides a foundation for progression into further electrotechnology qualifications including Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, and Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control. This pathway enables career development within the electrical, telecommunications, and energy sectors.
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