Certificate
The Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) is a pre-apprenticeship electrical course, providing an introduction to the electrical/electronics industries in areas such as electrical, renewable energy, air conditioning/refrigeration and instrumentation.
To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.
Holmesglen recommends learners have a minimum of Year 10 level English and Mathematics; Year 11 is highly recommended. This course is not recommended if you find mathematics at this level challenging.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
The course will enable you to develop broad-based competencies in a range of electrotechnology fields, such as lighting, general power, fire protection and security, robotics, instrumentation, optical data and voice systems, electrical motors and control systems.
Gain experience in the trade and use your skills to make informed choices in the selection of vocational career paths. You will gain a recognised qualification as well as credits for further training as an apprentice in the electrotechnology industry.
The course involves face-to-face theory classes, some self-study online, and practical skills training in our simulated practical workshop area on campus. For online self-study, a tablet or laptop is required, and for the work simulations carried out on campus in the workshop, you will require work wear, work boots, and clear safety glasses.
You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in 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. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.