Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Certificate III · 3–4 years
The Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician — code UEE30820 — is the standard Australian trade qualification for electricians. It covers domestic, commercial, and industrial electrical installation, fault-finding, and maintenance. Electrician is consistently on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List.
What’s covered
- Electrical theory and circuit analysis
- Wiring, terminations, and cable installation
- Switchboards, motors, and control systems
- Fault-finding and testing
- Installation of lighting, power, and communication systems
- Workplace health and safety, including high-risk-work licensing
Apprenticeship and visa pathway
Like plumbing, electrical work is traditionally apprenticeship-based. International student delivery combines classroom and workshop training with structured industry placement. Electrical licensing is administered at the state level — graduates need to complete state-specific licensing requirements after the qualification.
Entry requirements
- Year 10 or equivalent (institute-specific) — strong maths preferred
- IELTS 5.5 (or institute equivalent)
- Colour-vision testing for some roles