Electrotechnology

Course Description

The St Patrick’s Technical College Electrotechnology program prepares you for a career as an electrician or in the broader electrotechnology, electronics trades and para-professional vocations.

You will study electrical and electronic systems and components, logic and micro-controller programming. The program integrates a high degree of theory with safety and practical skills development.

The growing Electrotechnology industry requires qualified tradespersons in the areas of domestic and commercial electrical installations; electrical power generation and distribution; telecommunications and security systems; air-conditioning and refrigeration; instrumentation and process control; renewable and sustainable energy and electric vehicles and rail transport. You will learn the fundamental knowledge and skills to be work ready.

This program is part of the StPatsTech School of Engineering & Transport. To see the other pathways available in this sub-school, visit the Programs page.

Course Structure

StPatsTech-Machine-Electro

All students at St Patrick’s Technical College study a nationally-accredited technical / vocational qualification while completing the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Industry Focused SACE
> Essential Mathematics
> Physics
> Scientific Studies
> Business Innovation

Work Ready Skills
> Essential English
> Integrated Learning: Skills for Life
> Work Experience
> Cross Disciplinary Studies
> Community Connections: Health and Wellbeing

Vocational Training
> Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (UEE22020)

Our fully integrated courses mean you don’t sacrifice your high school education while undertaking vocational training, either through one of our certificate courses or through our School-based Apprenticeship program.

All subjects at St Patrick’s Technical College are specifically written with reference to your technical training while the vocational qualification is industry relevant and provides pathways into apprenticeships and traineeships.

St Patrick’s Technical College – Electrical Workshop

Curriculum Information

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Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (UEE22020)

Course content includes: WHS, solve d.c. circuit problems, use equipment and plant, use drawings and material in energy sector, fix and secure electrotechnology equipment.

PEER (RTO Code 45744) is responsible for the quality of accredited training and assessment provided and for the issuing of all qualifications and statements of attainment for this course.

See below for full list of competencies associated with this AQF qualification.

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Integrated Learning

Students apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world task, event, learning opportunity, or context, which leads to a specific purpose, product, or outcome. The subject draws links between aspects of students’ lives and their learning. Students develop and demonstrate their collaboration, teamwork, and self-awareness, and evaluate their learning.

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Essential English

Our literacy program prepares students to communicate effectively within the workplace. This subject provides students with skills required to enhance their oral and written skills. Students learn techniques to improve their employment opportunities, their ability to work in a team and their effectiveness to communicate with customers and clients. Areas such as the planning and writing of job applications, procedures when writing curriculum vitae and the appropriate use of email and other electronic communications are also studied in this course.

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Mathematics

In the study of mathematics students participate in a wide variety of problem-solving activities. The subject gives students the abilities and skills required in the workplace and in everyday life. Students also learn to appreciate, experience and understand mathematics as a growing body of knowledge in contemporary situations. They learn how to approach new challenges by investigating, modelling, reasoning, visualising, and problem-solving, with the goal of communicating to others the relationships observed and problems solved.

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Physics

This subject focuses on the application of Physics in trade based situations. It enables students to develop their knowledge of the principles and concepts that underpin these applications and hence prepare the students to move into school-based apprenticeships or traineeships. Learning is based on the following three topics: Electricity- Static and Current, Magnetism- Fields and Electromagnetic Induction and Waves – Sound and Light – and is based on practical investigations that allow students to critically evaluate their procedures and results before drawing conclusions.

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Research Project

In the Research Project, students have the opportunity to study an area of interest in depth. They use their creativity and initiative, while developing the research and presentation skills they will need in further study or work.

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Skills for Life

The Skills for Life program provides students with meaningful and positive experiences as part of the College’s Catholic community. It aims to develop students knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the dignity of the human person, living in relationship and the nature of freedom and responsibility. It helps students to recognise how they can impact and make a difference in their community and to develop skills and values in relation to what is meaningful and significant to their lives.

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Work Studies

In Work Studies students develop knowledge, skills, and understanding of the nature, type and structure of the workplace. They learn about the value of unpaid work to society, future trends in the world of work, workers’ rights and responsibilities and career planning. Our extensive Work Experience program is a key component of this subject allowing students to develop and reflect on their capabilities, interests, and aspirations.

Pre-Vocational Competencies

UEE22020	Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
Code	Unit Title
CPCCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
UEECD0007	Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0009	Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment
UEECD0021	Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities
UEECD0038	Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems
UEECD0046	Solve problems in single path circuits
UEECD0052	Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment
UEERE0021	Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises
	Electives
HLTAID001	Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
UEECD0019	Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEECD0020	Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
UEECD0027	Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
UEEEC0060	Repair basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
UETDRRF006	Perform rescue from a live LV panel

Work Experience

StPatsTech is focused on helping you move into the workforce. Our Work Ready Skills program gives you the edge when it comes to applying for a job.

Embedded in all the subjects that make up the Work Ready Skills program you’ll discover the key skills that employers are looking for and how you can develop them:

People skills
Reliability
Literacy and numeracy
Communication
Teamwork
Positive attitude and work ethic
Critical thinking
Creativity
Digital literacy
Problem solving

To help you develop these skills and introduce you to potential employers, the College conducts an extensive Work Experience program. Year 10 & Year 12 students have six compulsory WEX blocks scheduled during term time, and Year 11 students have seven compulsory WEX blocks scheduled during term time.

Apprenticeship

As part of your program at St Patrick’s Technical College, we’ll support you to move into an apprenticeship as soon as you’re ready.

St Patrick’s Technical College is the School-based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) specialist.

A SBAT is a mix of academic, vocational education, training and employment.

Through your SBAT at St Patrick’s Technical College, employment skills and real-world experience are an integral part of your school program.

Our apprenticeship program is the only one of its kind in South Australia. We allow you and your employer maximum flexibility so you both get the most out of your SBAT.

Career Pathways

Electrotechnology is at the core of modern life. The things we take for granted such as mobile phones, DVD players, TVs, computers through to complex central processes are reliant on skilled electrotechnology trades.

Career opportunities in the industry include:

Electrician
Electronics technician
Telecommunications trades
Electrical distribution trades
Refrigeration & air-conditioning mechanic.