TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Electrotechnology Career Start TVET

electrotechnology tools Hunter TAFE's electrotechnology course is for school students who are interested in technology and would like to learn the basic skills required for a career as an electronic technician. This electrical training course can be studied as a 120 or 240 hours course.

Subjects taught in this electrotechnology class include delivering a service to customers, understanding OH&S policies and procedures and carrying out routine activities in an electrotechnology environment. Optional modules of study include dismantling, assembling and fabricating electrotechnology components, solving problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits, solving problems in multiple path DC circuits and fixing and securing international standard equipment.

Career opportunities that lead from electrotechnology courses at Hunter TAFE include starting an electrotechnology apprenticeship. When you have completed this course you may be able to apply for more advanced electrotechnology training courses, including Certificate III in Electrotechnology.

Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables

Course dates, timetables and study options are campus specific. Select your preferred campus from the list below for details.

Belmont

Cessnock

Glendale

Muswellbrook

Newcastle

Wyong

Important Information

Industry Curriculum Framework Course: This course may count towards an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) if you study it for 2 years consecutively. You would then need to sit the HSC exam to be eligible for an ATAR.

This course will be available subject to Board of Studies endorsement

Course Details

Mandatory BOS work placement: Yes

ATAR: Yes/Category B

Is school based traineeship available in the associated TAFE NSW course: Yes

Is school based apprenticeship available in the associated TAFE NSW course: No

Associated TAFE NSW course: 17742 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) UEE22007