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Senior Secondary
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational) - VDSS
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Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-Vocational) VDSS

Code: 22682VIC

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Overview

Launch your career in a priority trade and get the skills to start your electrical apprenticeship. This electrotechnology course provides training in basic electrical theory, electrical workshop practices, wiring and basic installation skills.

You'll get to use power tools and hand tools while getting an introduction to the electrotechnology industry and jobs.

Career Pathways

Where will the Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-Vocational) 22682VIC (VDSS) take me?

This course is designed to introduce you to electrical practices and improve your employability so you can pathway into an apprenticeship in the Electrical industry.

Study Pathways

Successful completion of this course provides opportunity to continue onto an apprenticeship and, following further study, attain your Certificate III in Electrotchnology Electrician UEE30820.

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Course Details

Campus

Epping

Delivery methods

This course is delivered in-person at our Epping campus.

Class Schedule

Wednesday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and Wednesday 1 pm to 5 pm.

ATAR Contribution

If you receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence, you will be eligible for an increment towards your ATAR (10% of the average four scaled studies). This course does not offer scored assessment.

Credit in VCE or VCE VM

This course provides recognition of two units at Units 1 and 2 levels and a Units 3 and 4 sequence.

Units of Study

The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.

Code Subject Type Hours
CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry Core 6
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Core 18
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace Core 20
UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components Core 40
UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment Core 20
UEECD0042 Solve problems in ELV single path circuits Core 40
UEECD0052 Use of routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment Elective 60
UEERA0035 Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems Core 20
UEERL0001 Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply Elective 20
VU23480 Perform intermediate engineering computations Core 40
VU23735 Install a sustainable extra low voltage energy power system Core 30
VU23736 Prepare for work in the electrotechnology industry Core 30
VU23737 Use test instruments in the electrotechnology industry Core 20
VU23738 Plan and complete a basic electrotechnology project Core 40
VU23739 Carry out basic network cabling for extra low voltage (ELV) equipment and devices Core 30

Fees & Costs

Uniform and equipment requirements

You'll need:

  • Work pants
  • long-sleeved shirt
  • leather enclosed footwear (steel-capped boots not essential)
  • clear safety glasses and hearing protection.

    • Fees

    2026 fee schedules will be provided to schools separately. Please contact us for more information: 03 9269 1292.

Requirements

You must be at least 15 years old and in Year 10 or Year 11 in secondary school.

If you receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence, you will be eligible for an increment towards your ATAR (10% of the average four scaled studies). This course does not offer scored assessment.

Next Steps

Students:

Talk to your school's VET Coordinator about enrolling into VDSS at Melbourne Polytechnic. You may be invited to attend an information session.

Schools:

Apply through our dedicated VDSS Portal.

Recognising Organisations

Nationally Recognised Training

Nationally Recognised Training This course is government accredited and has national recognition.

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