National Centre for Dairy Education

Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Pre-Vocational)

Course Code 21887VIC
Duration 550.00 hours (nominal)

Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Pre-vocational) is mainly aimed at school leavers or new entrants into the workforce. It provides the opportunity for those wishing to gain employment in the electrotechnology industry with the required pre-requisite knowledge and skills to gain access to a wide range of apprenticeships offered within this industry. In particular, the course provides training in basic electrical theory, electrical workshop practices, wiring and basic installation skills, the use of hand and power tools and an overview of the electrotechnolgy industry and the range of occupations within it.

Career Opportunities

This pre-vocational course will help those wishing to gain an apprenticeship in the electrotechnology fields.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for the course, although participants would be best equipped to achieve the course outcomes if they have language, literacy and numeracy skills that are at least equivalent to the National Reporting System (NRS) level 2.

http://www.nrs.dest.gov.au

In summary

- read and comprehend a range of simple texts and write a range of short texts in a number of contexts, which may be interrelated:

- use and respond to language around everyday subject matter, which may include some unfamiliar aspects for a range of purposes in a number of contexts. These may be inter-related and deal easily with straightforward calculations, either manually and/or using a calculator.

Duration & Delivery

This course is delivered 4 days per week over approx 16 weeks.

Assessment

Participants are assessed via completion of required tasks and a demonstration of skills, eg. Written and verbal assignments, practical work, classroom participation, projects and/or written tests.

Qualification

The Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational) is a nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC)

RCC is an assessment process that involves re-assessment of a previously gained accredited qualification that may no longer be recognised by official bodies. If you have an earlier qualification and have current industry experience, the RCC process will involve assessment of your prior qualification against the current qualification and if successful will result in a full or partial upgrade to the current qualification. Contact the teaching department for further advice on RCC or request an information brochure from the Customer Service Centre.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is an evidence gathering assessment process where an individual's skills and knowledge in a specific vocational area are assessed against a unit or units of a nationally accredited training package. RPL is specifically for applicants who have skills and knowledge in a vocational area that may enable them to gain part or all of a formal qualification thus recognizing their non-formal and informal prior learning. Contact the teaching department for further advice on RPL or request an information brochure from the Customer Service Centre.

Pathways to Further Study

The course can lead to an apprenticeship in the Electrotechnology fields.

Campus

Shepparton

Wangaratta

How to Apply

Further Information

Contact the Customer Service Centre on 1300 468233 or visit our web site, www.gotafe.vic.edu.au

It may be necessary to cancel or postpone courses due to insufficient enrolments or funding changes.

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