About the course
About the course
This state accredited electrical and refrigeration course will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge across a range of sectors, including electrical, electronics, refrigeration and mechanical engineering.
This hands on pre-apprenticeship program will provide you with a broad understanding of the electrical industry, learning how to use tools, electrical wiring and equipment of the Electrical Trade, in addition to an introduction to basic Air Conditioning Systems.
On completion of this course you will also receive a White Card enabling you to work safely on a building site. This will provide you with a better standing when applying for an apprenticeship with an employer.
Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career Outcomes
- Entry Requirements
- Applying
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees & Finance Options
- Course Structure
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Last updated:
15 Nov 2019 at 01:00PM AEST
Intake Dates & Course Length
Box Hill: July, August, October
Lilydale: July, October
Full time: 10 weeks
Career Outcomes
This course prepares you for employment as an apprentice electrician.
Box Hill Institute has numerous affiliations with industry. Part of our role is not only to educate and train you but also to assist you finding employment opportunities through real industry contacts.
Our aim for this course is to get you work ready. With this in mind we will deliver this course with a focus on both practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
Entry Requirements
You must have completed Year 11 or equivalent
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.
A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Pathways & Accreditation
On successful completion, you may wish to apply to a Certificate III (apprenticeship) in your chosen field.
This course will provide some credits toward the Certificate III in Electrotechnology or the Certificate III in Appliance Servicing and Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 2
Fees & Finance Options
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Fee |
| Free TAFE^ | $0.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Standard | $1,203.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Concession | $243.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $155.00 |
| Core Skills Support** | $75.00 |
| Annual Material Fees | $380.20 |
| Retain Course Items*** | $90.00 |
* Does not apply to VETDSS or Short course students.
** Does not apply to VETDSS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.
***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).
Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
Course Structure
You must complete 13 core units and 2 elective units.
- VU21544 Install A Sustainable Extra Low Voltage Energy Power System30.0 hours
- UEENEEE105A Fix And Secure Electrotechnology Equipment20.0 hours
- UEENEEJ104A Establish The Basic Operating Conditions Of Air Conditioning Systems20.0 hours
- UEENEEE102A Fabricate, Assemble And Dismantle Utilities Industry Components40.0 hours
- UEENEEE103A Solve Problems In Elv Single Path Circuits40.0 hours
- HLTAID003 Provide First Aid18.0 hours
- UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health And Safety Regulations, Codes And Practices In The Workplace20.0 hours
- CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry6.0 hours
- VU22333 Perform Intermediate Engineering Computations40.0 hours
- VU22670 Provide An Overview Of The Electrotechnology Industry30.0 hours
- VU22671 Use Test Instruments In The Electrotechnology Industry20.0 hours
- VU22672 Carry Out Basic Electrotechnology Project40.0 hours
- VU22673 Carry Out Basic Network Cabling For Extra Low Voltage (Elv) Equipment And Devices30.0 hours
- UEENEEP024A Attach Cords And Plugs To Electrical Equipment For Connection To A Single Phase 230 Volt Supply20.0 hours
- VU22674 Explore Applications And Operation Of The Internet Of Things (Iot)20.0 hours
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