Course Information
Successfully complete this pre-apprenticeship course with Gold Coast Trades College and you will kick start your career in the electrotechnology sector.
Available as a school based or full-time pre-apprenticeship pathway program. Learn Safety and basic electrical skills that will prepare you for a trade apprenticeship or career of your choice.
If you’re a successful graduate, Gold Coast Trades College may be able to assist you with work experience placement and support your transition into an apprenticeship of your choice.
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Our VET in Schools programs are hugely popular!
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is a learning pathway available for young people in senior secondary. VET provides students with the opportunity to engage in education and training which may lead to employment and/or further study.
Successful completion of VET provides students with nationally recognised qualifications that deliver the skills and knowledge required for specific industries and occupations.
Nationally recognised VET must be delivered by a registered training organisation (RTO) – that’s us!
VET qualifications can be undertaken in Years 10, 11 and 12 and may provide credit towards the Queensland Certificate of Education.
Benefits of participating in VET include (but are not limited to):
Our Pre-Employment Programs are for people no longer at schools. Please click on this link for further details: Pre-Employment Programs
12 core units
CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0008 Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities
UEECD0009 Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment
UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
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
UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
UEERE0021 Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises
14 core units
CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
ICTICT214 Operate application software packages
UEEAS0001 Assemble electronic components
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0009 Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment
UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
UEECD0035 Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
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
UEECO0002 Maintain documentation
UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
UEERE0021 Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises
UEERL0001 Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
New classes start at the beginning of each term.
Please call 07 5669 9000 and ask to speak to our VET in Schools team who can advise you of your course options.
3 school terms ( 1 day per week plus self-paced study)
Theory training is delivered face-to-face in conjunction with our online learning platform, College Cloud, in a classroom setting and will involve presentations, classroom discussions, breakout activities and role-plays. GCTC campus has fully equipped workshop spaces designed to simulate real-life work sites.
Practical training and assessment activities are conducted in the workshops and in the large campus courtyard.
The course is delivered over 3 school terms, one day per week, face to face combining the classroom delivery and simulated work environments. Learners are required to engage in self-paced study conducted outside of schedule training days to enable learners to deepen their understanding of the content and to prepare for training the following week.
Gold Coast Trades College – Currumbin Waters
The following entry requirements apply to ensure applicants are able to fully engage in the course and have the required learning capacity to meeting the course requirements.
Learners must:
* $0 for eligible participants under Vocational Education in Schools (VETiS) funded by the Queensland Government.
(While in years 10, 11 or 12, students can complete one Certificate I or II level qualification funded by VET investment budget.)
Please contact our office on 07 5669 9000 to find our Fee For Service (FFS) pricing, if you have already used your VETiS funding.
Steel Capped Boots, Hi-Vis Shirt, Laptop/tablet
The further study pathways available to learners who undertake this qualification include:
A range of qualifications in the Electrotechnology Training Package i.e: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, Certificate III in Electrical Fitting, Certificate III in Business Equipment
Note: This RTO may not offer all qualifications listed above in possible pathways
The following employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:
An Australian Apprenticeship in the Electrotechnology Industry
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For more information about our courses please contact us:
Download the student handbook.
Download the Course Flyer for Gold Coast Trades College – Currumbin Waters here.
Gold Coast Trades College has been dedicated to developing the next generation of skilled professionals for over 20 years now.
With a focus on hands-on learning, industry-relevant qualifications and quality, no “corner cutting” training , GCTC lead the way for our apprentices to become reputable, confident, and industry-ready tradesmen & tradeswomen.
Our flexible training structure, developed specifically to suit the demands of the Trades industry, is backed by experienced trainers and strong industry partnerships. Our wonderful team provides a supportive environment for students to grow, learn, and advance their careers, making it a trusted choice for trades-based education in Queensland.
