Certificate III in Electrical Fitting

This course is the prerequisite for eligibility of the Energy Safe Victoria Electrical Fitter's Licence and provides the background knowledge and skills required for successful work in the electrical manufacturing industry.

As a licensed electrical fitter, you will be able to work in the commercial and industrial switchboard and equipment manufacturing sector. You will also have the responsibility for the maintenance and commissioning of electrical switchboards, machinery and specified equipment.

To successfully achieve this qualification, students must complete a series of units and demonstrate competence in the skills involved.

Upon completion of these units, students will have achieved the core competencies required. Additional elective competencies must also be completed, with these to be determined in negotiation between the apprentice and their employer. Completion of the core and elective competencies will qualify students for the UEE33011 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting.

When comparing the UEE33011 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting to UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, it has 16 units that are common to both qualifications and 8 specific units to the trade of Electrical Fitting

Assessment may be a combination of written assessment online assignments and practical application projects.

You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen.

Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more information.

It is recommended that applicants have completed Year 11 or equivalent, due to the Maths and English requirements of electrical studies. You must be signed up as an apprentice with your chosen employer and have a Delta number stating Holmesglen is your selected training provider.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be eligible to receive the UEE33011 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting.

In completing this training, you will be eligible to sit for the Licenced Electrical Fitter's Assessment, which will enable you to operate as a Licensed Electrical Fitter.

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This program is delivered part time, 1 day per week (8 am - 4.30 pm).

A training contract must be completed by the employer and apprentice within the first two weeks of employment. An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) representative will visit the workplace to complete the training contract with the employer and the apprentice. Contact the AASN on 13 38 73 or australianapprenticeships.gov.au for more information.