Electrician Courses
Get started in the electrical trades with a nationally recognised qualification. These great courses cover everything from electronic hardware repairs to household electrical installations — even process plant robotics.
Licensed electricians in Australia complete four years of training under a qualified tradesperson, and instrumentation technicians, electronics specialists, and electrical engineers all need up-to-date qualifications in electrical technologies and safety. Browse here online for the course you need.
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Here are some potential career pathways within electrician. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Popular Electrician Courses
There are 14 courses available for people who want a career in Electrician.
UEE40420
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Instrumentation Technician
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
If you’re a qualified electrician the UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation will qualify you for work as an Instrumentation and Control Technician. This training course is recognised all over Australia and you’ll complete your studies in less than a year. Graduate able to install, commission, calibrate and repair instrumentation and control equipment.
Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective selections to suit your job role, and enrolment opportunities. Learn more.
UEE31220
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Instrumentation Technician
Looking for an apprenticeship as an electrical instrumentation technician? Try the UEE31220 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control — it’s a nationally recognised training course completed on-campus in 7-week blocks. During your studies you’ll be working with a variety of tools that calibrate, adjust and repair the instruments used in a wide range of industries. Plus you’ll be learning the fundamentals of electrotechnology equipment and circuitry.
Enquire now to find out your eligibility for this course, as well as funding possibilities, and career outcomes. Learn more.
UET60222
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Electrical Engineer
Power Systems Engineer
Electrician
High Voltage (HV) Substation Project Manager
Senior Systems Operator
Power Systems Technical Officer
The Advanced Diploma of ESI – Power Systems focuses on managing the construction of electrical substations and related projects in the electricity supply industry (ESI). This course encompasses personnel management, business aspects of projects, and providing specialist advice for daily challenges. Students will develop skills and knowledge in the latest and evolving technologies in electricity supply and power systems upon completion. Learn more.
22499VIC
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Apprentice Electrician
A Certificate II in Electrotechnology will introduce you to the practical skills you’ll need in the electrical industry. Whether you’re planning to work as an electrician, an electrical fitter, an air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic or an electrical engineering technician, this course will prepare to take on an apprenticeship or traineeship in these fields. This course provides basic electrical theory and practical skills with current industry practices.
The Certificate II in Electrotechnology covers a range of topics relevant to electrical job roles. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including fixing and securing electrotechnology equipment, solving problems in ELV single path circuits and carrying out basic network cabling for ELV equipment and devices. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates. Learn more.
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Electrical Power Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Power Systems Engineer
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical Power) provides an in-depth exploration of electrical power engineering, covering essential aspects such as generation, transmission, and distribution. This course ensures a solid foundation in key electrical and electronic principles, progressing to specialised studies in power system engineering. It includes detailed examination of generation techniques, transmission methods, protection systems, as well as power electronics and electromechanical systems. Students will also gain insights into industrial control, renewable energy sources, and their application in modern power systems. Learn more.
UEE20520
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Electrical Trades Assistant
Telecommunications Trades Assistant
Learn how to build and fix computers to professional standard with the UEE20520 Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair. This nationally recognised qualification will broaden your IT skill set or get you started in a computer hardware repairer’s role. The course covers: assembling and configuring PCs and peripherals, fabricating and assembling electronic components, installing small and medium-sized networks, purchase parts for installation and service jobs, storing electronic equipment and materials, completing appropriate documentation. You’ll also learn WHS and on-the-job safety. Enquire now for the list of study units, IT career competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
UEE22120
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Apprentice Electrician
Engineering Tradesperson
Apprentice Engineer
If you’re eager for a career that promotes renewable energy technologies try the UEE22120 Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start). This nationally recognised qualification will give you a head start towards a traineeship or apprenticeship. During your studies you’ll be introduced to the WHS regulations and sustainability practices that underpin the energy sector in Australia, and you’ll graduate knowing how to provide basic sustainable energy solutions for residential premises. The course also covers: promoting sustainable energy practices in the community, solving problems along DC circuits, operating energy sector application software, assembling components, and installing basic equipment. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, career outcomes, and available enrolment dates. Learn more.
UEE21920
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Apprentice Electrician
The UEE21920 Certificate II in Electronics is a nationally recognised qualification that prepares you for a career in electrotechnology work within the energy and utilities sector. Starting with the fundamentals of electrical safety, environmental regulations, and on-the-job safety protocols, you will learn how to fabricate and assemble electronic components, solve problems in DC circuits, and repair a range of electronics equipment. Depending on your actual job role and career aspirations, there is also scope to gain skills in administration, customer service, inventory control, and purchasing — as well as advanced technical skills. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
UEE22020
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Electrical Trades Assistant
Telecommunications Trades Assistant
Junior Telecommunications Technician
Are you considering a career in electronics? Try the UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) . This electronics entry program is recognised by employers Australia-wide and will teach you how to work safely in the energy sector. The course covers: occupational safety standards, problem solving in DC circuits, using routine plant and equipment, identifying electronic components and materials, fabricating and assembling componentry, carrying out diagnostic tests, plus a range of administration skills. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation outcomes, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.
UET30621
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Electrical Linesman
Begin your career in the electrical supply industry (ESI) with the nationally recognised UET30621 Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead. This hands-on certificate course qualifies you for work as an overhead distribution lineworker. Your studies will introduce you to ESI workplace communication and safety protocols, and you’ll learn how to install and maintain overhead powerlines and the associated infrastructure. The course also includes: procedures for inspecting power-poles, dogging permit, boom-type elevating work platform licence, operating chainsaws and power tools. Enquire now for the full list of study units, WHS permits and licensing competencies, and course training providers in your area that offer this qualification. Learn more.
UET30821
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Cable Jointer
Get started in the electrical supply industry (ESI) with the UET30821 Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Underground. This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for work as an underground cable jointer and provides all the skills you need to start working on graduation. During your studies you’ll learn how to install and maintain low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) underground cables as well as the supporting services gear and electrical equipment. You’ll also gain critical skills in work health and safety, learning how to apply WHS regulations and codes of practice on the job. Enquire now for the full list of study units, ESI career outcomes, and training providers near you that offer this course. Learn more.
UEE30820
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Electrician
Signal Technician
Electrical Estimator
The UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician is the course you need to obtain an ERAC ‘Electrician’s licence’, specialising in electronics. This nationally recognised qualification is a holistic course, beginning with the basics of electrical safety, working with AC and DC currents, diagnostics and testing, then gradually building your technical skills and working knowledge of electrotechnologies. By the end of the course you will be confidently carrying out installations, wirings, and repairs on a range of electronic systems and devices. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation competencies, and upcoming opportunities for enrolment. Learn more.
UEE30920
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Electrician
Learn how to repair TVs, computers, phones, and other electronic devices with the UEE30920 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications. This nationally recognised qualification delivers a full range of electronic repairs skills and prepares you for work in the electrotechnologies and energy sector. The course includes problem solving and repair work on: complex power supplies, amplifier circuits, electronic communication systems, digital sub-systems, DC circuits and power supplies, utilities industry componentry, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, career outcomes, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.
UEE33020
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Electrical Fitter
The UEE33020 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting will teach you how to assemble, fit and repair electrical plant and machinery. This nationally recognised training course also includes electrical wiring work. The course covers: electrical safely on-the-job and in the workplace, fabricating and assembling components, problem solving along AC and DC circuits, working with single and three phase low voltage machines, terminating cables and cords, connecting electrical control circuits, and other specialist skills. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
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