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MEM31219 Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician

MEM31219 Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician

National ID MEM31219 State ID BEK1
Join the forefront of industrial electrotechnology!

Developed in collaboration with the oil, gas, and resources industry, SM TAFE offers a unique course. As the sole provider in Australia, we ensure top-tier talent. Acquire analytical, technical, and practical skills to become a proficient electrical technician.

Graduates are eligible for an unrestricted electrical license from Energy Safety/Department of Commerce, opening doors to work as electricians.

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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped for each year at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more

CampusesMunster.

When Continuous enrolment.

Study Mode Apprenticeship.

SM TAFE has developed this course in collaboration with the oil, gas and resources industry to meet demand for skilled workers in industrial electrotechnology. Our training and assessment strategies ensure the industry has the best talent available. We are also the only provider that runs this course in Australia.

Students will be taught the analytical, technical and practical skills required to become a competent electrical technician ready for the complex processes and systems encountered in industrial environments. They will learn how to select, set-up, install, test, commission, fault-find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in oil/gas installations, process plants and mine sites. On completion, graduates will be eligible to apply for an unrestricted electrical licence from Energy Safety/Department of Commerce, enabling them to work as an electrician.

 

  • development, analysis and fault finding of electromagnetic circuits, DC circuits, and single and three phase AC electrical circuits
  • interpretation and development of electrical process control drawings, diagrams and schedules
  • operation, control, protection and fault finding of DC motors, synchronous AC motors and asynchronous AC motors (single and three phase AC)
  • operation, testing and fault finding single and three phase transformers
  • installing and testing/verifying non-domestic and domestic electrical installations to comply with regulatory requirements
  • selection of cables and circuit protection devices for non-domestic and domestic electrical installations
  • design, operation and connection of control circuits used in industrial installations
  • commissioning and decommissioning of low voltage and high voltage equipment and installations
  • operation, programming and maintenance of programmable controllers
  • operation, control and maintenance of electrical generation equipment

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When All year round
Where Munster
How Apprenticeship

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
MEM10016 Terminate and test electrical wiring and accessories
MEM10018 Select cable types and sizes to suit loads and electrical installation environment
MEM10019 Select circuit protection devices by type and rating, fit to switchboards and install earthing
MEM10020 Install low voltage cabling and fit-off accessories, appliances and equipment
MEM10021 Inspect, test and verify electrical installations
MEM10022 Commission and decommission high and low voltage equipment or installations
MEM10023 Design and connect control switching of circuits for building services and industrial equipment
MEM10024 Install and troubleshoot luminaires and ancillary equipment
MEM10025 Undertake a capstone assessment
MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024 Perform computations
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM13017 Apply safety practices, procedures and compliance standards associated with licensed electrical work
MEM14006 Plan work activities
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
MEM16008 Interact with computing technology
MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
MEM18001 Use hand tools
MEM18100 Fault-find, test and rectify AC machines and circuits
MEM18102 Fault-find, test and rectify single and three-phase transformers
MEM18103 Fault-find, test and rectify electrical circuits and equipment
MEM18104 Dismantle, replace and assemble electrical components and equipment
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c. circuits
UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEENEEG101A Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
UEENEEG102A Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
Elective  
National ID Unit title
MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing
MEM11011 Undertake manual handling

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