Commissioner's Information Bulletin 572
Electrotechnology - Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Utilities and Electrotechnology
Date of issue: 22 December 2012
Updated: 13 November 2020
Bulletin Information
In this Commissioner's Information Bulletin (CIB) two additional School Based Apprenticeships (SBAs) are established for the Educational Pathways Pilot Program (EPPP) launch. These apprenticeship vocations are:
- Electrotechnology - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Electrotechnology - Electrician
The associated qualifications UEE32211 and UEE30811 are located in the UEE11v1.5 Electrotechnology Training Package.
All other Vocational Training Orders remain unchanged.
Superseded Bulletin
This Commissioners Information Bulletin supersedes Bulletin 559.
On this page:
Vocational Training Orders (VTOs)
Apprenticeships
- Electrotechnology - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration #, ##, ^
- Electrotechnology - Appliance Servicing
- Electrotechnology - Computer Systems Equipment
- Electrotechnology - Data and Voice Communications ###
- Electrotechnology - Electrical Fitter ###
- Electrotechnology - Electrical Instrumentation #
- Electrotechnology - Electrical Machine Repair
- Electrotechnology - Electrical Rail Signalling
- Electrotechnology - Electrician #,###, ^
- Electrotechnology - Electronics and Communications ###
- Electrotechnology - Industrial Electronics and Control #, ###
- Electrotechnology - Instrumentation and Control
- Electrotechnology - Security Equipment ###
- Electrotechnology - Switchgear and Control Gear
Traineeships
- Electrotechnology - Antennae Equipment
- Electrotechnology - Career Start
- Electrotechnology - Computer Assembly and Repair ###
- Electrotechnology - Data and Voice Communications ###
- Electrotechnology - Electrical Engineering #, ###
- Electrotechnology - Electronics
- Electrotechnology - Electronics and Communications Engineering ###
- Electrotechnology - Security Assembly and Setup ###
- Electrotechnology - Sustainable Energy (Career Start)
- Electrotechnology - Technical Support
- Electrotechnology - Winding and Assembly
Qualifications, structure and packaging
Competency based completion
Part-time apprenticeships
Industrial arrangements
Higher Education Apprenticeship Pathway
School based apprenticeships and traineeships
Licensing requirements marked with a single (#), double (##) and/or triple (###) hash indicator
Career Pathways
Licensing and regulatory arrangements
Work Health & Safety
Registered training organisations
Funding arrangements
Transition arrangements
Inspecting Vocational Training Orders
Enquiries
To sign up an apprentice or trainee call 1300 363 83. To find a job in an apprenticeship or traineeship search here.
For implementation of new pathways in relation to this Training Package profile please contact Tony Palladino of the NSW Utilities & Electrotechnology ITAB on Mobile: 0437 396 363.
David Collins
The Commissioner for Vocational Training
Job descriptions
Apprenticeships
Air conditioning and refrigeration apprentices will select components, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to food storage and preservation and air conditioning and air distribution equipment. This will happen in domestic, commercial and/or industrial premises. They will learn to:
- dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
- solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
- fix and secure equipment
- use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals
- document occupational hazards and risks in refrigeration and air conditioning
Appliance servicing apprentices set up, service and repair electrical, gas, and refrigerated appliances. They service small appliances and power tools, clothes washers and dryers and dishwashing machines. Apprentices will learn to:
- dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
- solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
- fix and secure equipment
- prepare refrigeration tubing and fittings
- determine the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems, recover pressure, leak test, evacuate and charge refrigerants
Computer systems equipment apprentices select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain personal computers and networks and computer equipment for data storage, measurement/analysis and control. They use engineering applications software and support computer hardware and software. Apprentices will learn to:
- install and configure a computer operating system and software
- set up and configure basic local area network
- dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
- solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
- source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
- provide quotations for installation or service jobs
Electrical fitter apprentices will install electrical control systems and assemble electrical components and appliances.
They will learn to manufacture, fit, assemble, erect, operate, test, fault find, alter, repair electrical equipment. This will include electrical wiring work that is directly associated with assembling, maintaining, terminating or altering the wiring between electrical components within a plant or machinery. An electrical fitter is not authorised to install any electrical wiring systems within an electrical installation as defined in the AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules.
Electrical instrumentation apprentices will work in installing, modifying, maintaining and repairing instrumentation that is used in measurement and control systems. These instruments measure and control temperature, pressure and flow in processes used in industries such as petro-chemical, mining, food and manufacturing.
They will learn to commission, install, select, fault find and maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment in buildings and premises. They will do the same for instrumentation systems and core instrumentation equipment required for process and control.
Electrical machine repair apprentices will maintain and repair electrical machines and associated controls within a variety of industrial and commercial contexts. They overhaul, repair and rewind motors, transformers and control gear. They will learn to:
- dismantle, assemble and fabricate general electrical components as well as fix and secure electrical equipment
- solve problems in extra‐low voltage single path circuits, multiple path direct current circuits, electromagnetic circuits and in single and three phase low voltage circuits
- use electrical drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals
Electrical rail signalling apprentices work in the rail industry on signalling equipment. They will learn to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain rail signalling equipment and systems.
Electrician apprentices select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment, in industrial, commercial and domestic settings. They will learn to:
- dismantle, assemble and fabricate general electrical components as well as fix and secure electrical equipment
- solve problems in extra‐low voltage single path circuits, multiple path direct current circuits, electromagnetic circuits and in single and three phase low voltage circuits
- use electrical drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals
Electronics and communications apprentices select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electronic equipment and devices at component and subassembly level with options in communications, audio, video and TV, personal computer and networks, security and custom installations at any voltage exceeding extra low voltage. They will learn to:
- solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems
- dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
- solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
- solve problems in multiple path DC. circuits
- carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacing components
Industrial Electronics and Control apprentices select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair, maintain and commission systems and devices for measuring and recording physical/chemical phenomena and related process control systems. They will learn to:
- diagnose and rectify faults in digital subsystems of electronic controls,
- diagnose and rectify faults in analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems
- install and set up transducers and sensing devices
Instrumentation and Control apprentices select, install, commission, fault find and maintain equipment and systems for the control of plant, machines and processes. They will learn to:
- install low voltage electrical apparatus and associated equipment
- select and arrange equipment for general electrical installations
- find and repair faults in electrical apparatus and circuits
- develop and connect control circuits
- diagnose and rectify faults in digital subsystems of electronic controls
Security Equipment apprentices install, pre-commission and set-up wired and wireless security systems in multiple, commercial industrial premises. They will learn to:
- dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
- solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
- fix and secure equipment
- use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals
- lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits
- assemble and set up basic wired and wireless security systems
- install large wired and wireless security systems
- program and test large wired and wireless security systems.
Switchgear and Control Gear apprentices construct, assemble and wire switchboards and control panels. They will learn to:
- use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals
- disconnect and reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a low voltage supply
- enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices, dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
- solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
- assemble and connect communications frames and cabinets
- repair mechanical components of electrical machines
Traineeships
Antennae equipment trainees may work as electrical or telecommunications trades assistants installing antennae equipment. They will learn to select, assemble, connect and set up TV and radio reception antennae and multiple antenna outlets in buildings and premises.
Career start trainees want to pursue a career in the electrotechnology industry. They will gain grounding in safety and basic technical skills and the knowledge to work in any electrotechnology discipline.
Computer assembly and repair trainees may work in the computer assembly and repair industry. They will learn to select components and assemble computers to customer specifications and carry out routine hardware repairs (generally by replacement) of known faulty components following prescribed routines.
Data and voice communications trainees may work as electrical or trades assistants and communications cablers. They will learn to select, assemble, set up and maintain simple data and voice communications equipment and systems to a prescribed routine Certification of telecommunications cabling in buildings and premises.
Electrical Engineering Diploma level trainees working as electrical engineering technicians are involved in developing, selecting, commissioning, maintaining and diagnosing faults and malfunctions on advanced electrical equipment and systems. They will learn to:
- develop and implement maintenance programs
- evaluate performance of electrical machines
- design modifications to electrical machines
- carry out field testing
- provide solutions to power engineering problems
- plan switch board and control panel layouts
Advanced diploma level trainees working as engineering technologists in an electrical engineering environment are involved in designing, validating, evaluating electrical systems and equipment, managing risks, estimating and managing projects and providing technical advice. They will learn to:
- manage risk in electrotechnology activities
- select and arrange equipment for electrical installations
- solve complex problems in multiple path power circuits
- manage and plan electrical projects
- develop engineering solutions for energy supply systems.
Electronics trainees will work as trade assistants in the electronic industries. They will learn to select, assemble, set up and maintain electronic devices following prescribed routines.
Electronics and communications engineering
Electronics and communications engineering trainees will work as engineering technologists in the electronics and communications industry.They will learn to:
- develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects
- commission electronics and communications systems
- diagnose faults in analogue circuits and electronic control systems
- repair audio and video equipment
- solve problems in electronic circuits
Security assembly and setup trainees work as trade assistants or security installers. They will learn to select, assemble and set up of wired and wireless base level security systems following prescribe routines
Sustainable Energy (Career Start) trainees want to pursue a career in sustainable energy technology and renewable energy management. You will learn about electrical.
Technical Support trainees will support tradespersons in electrotechnology industries. They will learn to:
- collect, receive and store stock at work sites
- set up and store equipment and tools
- assist in installation
- fault find
- maintenance and repair activities.
Trainees in Winding and Assembly work in the electrical machine repair industry. They will learn to wind, place and connect coils for small armatures, transformers and solenoids following prescribed routines.
Electrotechnology - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Apprenticeship #, ##, ^
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Updated | 13 November 2020 |
Qualification | UEE32211 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration |
Terms of apprenticeship | Full-time:
Part-time:
|
School based | UEE32211 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training. Educational Pathways Pilot Program (EPPP) ^ The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 90 days of on-the-job training. |
Probationary period | 3 months |
Electrotechnology - Appliance Servicing - Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualification | UEE32111 Certificate III in Appliance Service |
Terms of apprenticeship |
Full-time:
Part-time:
|
School based | UEE32111 Certificate III in Appliance Service The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training. |
Probationary period | 3 months |
Electrotechnology - Computer Systems Equipment - Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualification | UEE30211 Certificate III in Computer Systems Equipment |
Terms of apprenticeship |
Full-time:
Part-time:
|
Probationary period | 3 months |
Electrotechnology - Data and Voice Communications - Apprenticeship ###
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 21 December 2012 |
Qualification | UEE30411 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications |
Terms of apprenticeship |
Full-time:
Part-time: |
School based |
UEE30411 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training. |
Probationary period | 3 months |
Electrotechnology - Electrical Fitter - Apprenticeship ###
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualification | UEE33011 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting |
Terms of apprenticeship | Full-time:
Part-time:
|
School based |
UEE33011 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training. |
Probationary period | 3 months |
Electrotechnology - Electrical Instrumentation - Apprenticeship #
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualification | UEE40411 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation |
Terms of apprenticeship |
Full-time:
Part-time:
|
Probationary period | 3 months |
Electrotechnology - Electrical Machine Repair - Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualification | UEE30611 Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair |
Terms of apprenticeship |
Full-time:
Part-time:
|
Probationary period | 3 months |
Electrotechnology - Electrical Rail Signalling - Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualification | UEE41211 Certificate IV in Electrical - Rail Signalling |
Terms of apprenticeship |
Full-time:
Part-time:
|
Probationary period | 3 months |
Electrotechnology - Electrician - Apprenticeship #, ###, ^
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Updated | 13 November 2020 |
Qualification | UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician |
Terms of apprenticeship |
Full-time:
Part-time:
|
School based |
UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training. Educational Pathways Pilot Program (EPPP) ^ The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 90 days of on-the-job training. |
Higher Education Apprenticeship Pathway | UEE3011 Certificate III in Electrotechnology |
Probationary period | 3 months |
Electrotechnology - Electronics and Communications - Apprenticeship ###
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualification | UEE30911 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications |
Terms of apprenticeship |
Full-time:
Part-time:
|
School based |
UEE30911 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training. |
Probationary period | 3 months |
Electrotechnology - Industrial Electronics and Control - Apprenticeship #, ###
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualification | UEE40911 Certificate IV in Industrial Electronics and Control |
Terms of apprenticeship |
Full-time:
Part-time:
|
Probationary period | 3 months |
Electrotechnology - Instrumentation and Control - Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualification | |
Terms of apprenticeships | Full time:
|
Probationary period | 3 months |
Electrotechnology - Security Equipment - Apprenticeship ###
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualification | UEE31411 Certificate III in Security Equipment |
Terms of apprenticeship |
Full-time:
Part-time:
|
Probationary period | 3 months |
Electrotechnology - Switchgear and Control Gear - Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualification | UEE30711 Certificate III in Switchgear and Control Gear |
Terms of apprenticeship |
Full-time:
Part-time:
|
Probationary period | 3 months |
Electrotechnology - Antennae Equipment - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualification | UEE21211 Certificate II in Antennae Equipment |
Terms of traineeship |
Full-time:
Part-time: |
Probationary period | 2 months |
Electrotechnology - Career Start - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Updated | 11 October 2019 |
Qualification | UEE22011 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) |
Terms of traineeship |
Full-time:
Part-time: |
School based |
UEE22011 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 120 days of on-the-job training. |
Probationary period | 2 months |
Electrotechnology - Computer Assembly and Repair - Traineeship ###
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 21 December 2012 |
Qualification | UEE20511 Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair |
Terms of apprenticeship |
Full-time:
Part-time: |
School based |
UEE20511 Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training. |
Probationary period | 2 months |
Electrotechnology - Data and Voice Communications - Traineeship ###
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 21 December 2012 |
Qualification | UEE20711 Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications |
Terms of apprenticeship |
Full-time:
Part-time: |
School based |
UEE20711 Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training. |
Probationary period | 2 months |
Electrotechnology - Electrical Engineering - Traineeship #, ###
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualifications | |
Terms of traineeships |
Full-time:
Part-time: |
Probationary periods |
Where the nominal term is:
|
Electrotechnology - Electronics - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Updated | 11 October 2019 |
Qualification | UEE21911 Certificate II in Electronics |
Terms of traineeship |
Full-time:
Part-time: |
School based | UEE21911 Certificate II in Electronics The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 120 days of on-the-job training. |
Probationary period | 2 months |
Electrotechnology - Electronics and Communications Engineering - Traineeship ###
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualification | UEE60211 Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering |
Terms of traineeship |
Full-time:
Part-time: |
Probationary period | 3 months |
Electrotechnology - Security Assembly and Setup - Traineeship ###
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualification | UEE21611 Certificate II in Security Assembly and Setup |
Terms of traineeship |
Full-time:
Part-time: |
Probationary period | 2 months |
Electrotechnology - Sustainable Energy (Career Start) - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Updated | 11 October 2019 |
Qualification | UEE22111 Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start) |
Terms of traineeship |
Full-time:
Part-time: |
School based | UEE22111 Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start) The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 120 days of on-the-job training. |
Probationary period | 2 months |
Electrotechnology - Technical Support - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualification | UEE21711 Certificate II in Technical Support |
Terms of traineeship | Full-time:
|
School based | UEE21711 Certificate II in Technical Support The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training. |
Probationary period | 2 months |
Electrotechnology - Winding and Assembly - Traineeships
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 23 March 2012 |
Qualification | UEE20411 Certificate II in Winding and Assembly |
Terms traineeship | Full-time:
|
Probationary period | 2 months |