UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
This program will give you the foundation skills to kick-start an electrical career, showing employers that you're driven and knowledgeable.
The Certificate II Electrotechnology course is available to school leavers and mature age only at both SMB and Horsham.
Students who are currently enrolled at school and interested in this qualification should contact:
- Julie Trewavis (Ballarat) - Ph: 03 5327 8585 (j.trewavis@federation.edu.au)
- Kim Boulton (Horsham) - Ph: 03 5362 2606 (k.boulton@federation.edu.au)
Course essentials
Qualification Code
Entry requirements
Duration
Locations
SMB (on campus)
Course overview
The UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) provides creative hands-on skills training and covers operational skills and knowledge such as electrical safety, Industry Standards and Regulations, identifying and selecting components, accessories, and materials, solving circuit problems, modern sustainable practices and much more, all in our state-of-the-art Building and Construction Training Centre while you learn from our teachers who know what it's like starting out in a trade.
Intakes:
Horsham: Open - 2027 Intakes: Feb 2027
Ballarat (SMB): 2027 Intakes: Ballarat (SMB) Feb 2027.
Please note that this course is currently in a transition period (superseded due to Government-mandated updates), with updates due for release shortly. Rest assured, your enrolment journey will allow for you to be transitioned into the current course version for completion. This will occur before the 24 November, 2026. If you have any questions, please submit an enquiry.
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
Got questions?
Call us on 1800 333 864, start a live chat or submit an enquiry.
Student support
The support we offer is second to none. Need academic help? No problem. Extra access or financial assistance? Let’s see what we can do. View our student services.
The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Federation TAFE
Career paths
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
2026 indicative fees
The fees you pay will depend on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program. The indicative fees displayed below are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment.
Fees are subject to change annually.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| $417 | $2,087 | $6,560 |
Material fees
This covers things like tools, stationery, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and so on. Expect the cost to be around $145.
Other study costs
Material fees cover PPE required, excluding work boots. Students will be required to provide their own appropriate footwear.
Horsham Course: No materials fees applied
Ballarat (SMB) Course: materials fees applied; (Solar Box $120.00 plus Glasses and Glove Safety $25.00)
Other important information
If you need help managing your fee payments, you might be eligible for a direct debit payment plan. Students doing certificate-level TAFE courses can access payment plans for both tuition and materials fees. Diploma and advanced diploma students can access payment plans for materials fees only.
If you’re accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program, doing this course might affect your ability to access future government-subsidised training.
If you’re eligible to enrol in a course under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, the tuition would be free but you’d still have to pay the materials fee (if applicable).
Find out more about fees, payments and refunds.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Start dates
Semester 1, 2026
Locations
Horsham (on campus)
Semester 2, 2026
Locations
SMB (on campus)
Information
- Our Mt Helen, SMB, Camp St and Gillies St campuses are located in Ballarat.
Contact hours
Ballarat (SMB) Course: Classes are held Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 8.30am to 4.30pm
Students will complete approximately 22 hours per week of on-campus study.
Approximately 4 hours per week of non-supervised and self-directed/independent learning.
Horsham: Classes are held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 8.00am to 5.00pm; and Fridays 8.00 to 3.00 pm for 10 weeks.
Students will complete approximately 38 hours per week of on-campus study.
Approximately 4 hours per week of non-supervised and self-directed/independent learning.
Work integrated learning
Horsham: Industry placement of 2 weeks with local electrical contractors is strongly encouraged and intended to enhance the student learning experience.
Sample course structure
This is a list of units available in this course. Which units you enrol in will depend on the course and stream available.
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industryCPCCWHS1001
- Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplaceUEECD0007
- Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environmentUEECD0009
- Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activitiesUEECD0021
- Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problemsUEECD0038
- Solve problems in single pathcircuitsUEECD0046
- Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environmentUEECD0052
- Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premisesUEERE0021
- Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitationHLTAID009
- Carry out preparatory energy sector work activitiesUEECD0008
- Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry componentsUEECD0019
- Fix and secure electrotechnology equipmentUEECD0020
- Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supplyUEERL0001
Explore our training centres
The Asia Pacific Renewable Energy Training Centre (APRETC) is a central hub for renewable energy training, education and research across regional Victoria.
APRETC Ballarat boasts the southern hemisphere’s first wind turbine training tower and APRETC Gippsland is located in the power generation heartland of the Latrobe Valley.
Entry requirements
For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.
Entry will require applicants to be 16 years of age or have completed year 10. Applicants are required to complete a specialised maths test in addition to the literacy and numeracy review to be eligible for entry into this course.
How you apply will depend on your current situation. Visit our how to apply page for options and instructions.
After you submit your application, we’ll get you to do an online literacy and numeracy review to help us understand where you’re at (and if the course you’re applying for is a good fit). We’ll give you feedback and offer you support if needed.
For information about students’ rights and responsibilities, please refer to the VET Information Guide.
- Direct application
- Yes
- Federation University code
- LBE
- National course code
- UEE22020
Further pathway/s: UEE30820 - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician