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, including electrical wiring work 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 AS/NZS3000 - wiring rules.

Outcome on completion of your HSC

• Statement of Competencies Achieved for Certificate III in Electrical Fitting UEE33020 from Electrotechnology Industry Training Package.

• A career path in the Electrotechnology trade.

• Continuation in the Electrical Fitting apprenticeship full time post school.

Course delivery

• Will be delivered both on the job and off the job.

• Two years part time during school, followed by three years full time post-school in both on and off the job training.

Commitment required

• Undertake a minimum of 180 days in paid employment during school plus the formal training required for the qualification.

• Undertake Certificate III Certificate III in Electrical Fitting, and complete Stage 1 of this qualification.

• The employment and training can be undertaken during school time, after school and during school holidays.

How will you be assessed?

• Both on the job and off the job through written tests, project work and practical exercises.