22682VIC Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)

VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).

• Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

  Unit code

  CPCWHS1001

• Provide First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTAID011

• Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

  Unit code

  UEECD0007

• Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

  Unit code

  UEECD0019

• Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

  Unit code

  UEECD0020

• Solve problems in ELV single path circuits

  Unit code

  UEECD0042

• Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems

  Unit code

  UEERA0035

• Perform intermediate engineering computations

  Unit code

  VU23480

• Install a sustainable extra low voltage energy power system

  Unit code

  VU23735

• Prepare for work in the electrotechnology industry

  Unit code

  VU23736

• Use test instruments in the electrotechnology industry

  Unit code

  VU23737

• Plan and complete a basic electrotechnology project

  Unit code

  VU23738

• Carry out basic network cabling for extra low voltage (ELV) equipment and devices

  Unit code

  VU23739

• Use routine equipment / plant / technologies in an energy sector environment

  Unit code

  UEECD0052

• Perform energy sector installations of extra low voltage (ELV) single path circuits

  Unit code

  VU23740

This course provides participates with the following educational and vocational outcomes to:
- make an informed choice regarding study pathways and employment opportunities for a career in the electrotechnology industry
- demonstrate a basic theoretical knowledge of wired and wireless electrical systems including telecommunications refrigeration and air-conditioning
- apply safe work practices in an electrotechnology industry work environment
- safely and correctly use a range of hand tools and basic test equipment commonly used in the electrotechnology industry
- apply fabrication and assembly techniques together with hard wiring, cabling for basic extra low voltage (ELV) installations
- set up and program a basic wireless electrotechnology system
- contribute as a team member to each build stage of an electrotechnology project
- provide first aid