22682VIC – Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies – Pre-vocational **
| Duration: Two Years | Training Location: The Gordon (East Campus) and St Joseph’s College | VCE Contribution: Non-scored |
The VCE VET Program in Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (pre-vocational) is a Victorian accredited curriculum that offers students the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge across a range of electrical sectors, including electrical, electronics, refrigeration and mechanical engineering.
The course provides students the opportunity to learn about work health and safety, electrical concepts and applications, parts and components, communication, mathematics, electrical wiring and equipment and drawings and diagrams.
Application Restrictions: Applicants must have successfully completed Year 10 to be considered for this course.
Recognition within the VCE and VCE VM
This course contributes towards VCE and VCE VM.
VCE Contribution: The VCE VET Electrical Industry program does not offer scored assessment. A student who achieves a Units 3 and 4 sequence may be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR. Increments for a VCE VET Program Non-Scored Units 3 and 4 sequence will be calculated using 10% of the fourth study score of the primary four.
Program Content
The Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (pre-vocational) consists of 14 units of competency (UOCs) completed over two years.
Year 1 UOCs:
- Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
- Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
- Install a sustainable extra low voltage energy power system
- Prepare for work in the electrotechnology industry
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- Provide First Aid
- Solve problems in ELV single path circuits
Year 2 UOCs:
- Carry out basic network cabling for extra low voltage (ELV) equipment and devices
- Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems
- Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
- Plan and complete a basic electrotechnology project
- Use test instruments in the electrotechnology industry
- Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
- Perform energy sector installations of extra low voltage (ELV) single path circuits
Additional Information
Entry Requirements: Students wishing to study a VET course will need to complete the relevant application form (in addition to completing subject selections). To be considered for a VET course, students must have successfully completed Year 10 and are expected to have sound skills in the areas of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and literacy. Students are also expected to have sound skills in the area of numeracy / mathematics. Students need to demonstrate a mature approach and commitment to their studies and learning.
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Please refer to the Personal Learning Requirements for this course.
Math’s components required in the VET Electrotechnology course include:
- Graphs
- Transposition
- Volume, Area, Perimeter
- Ratios and Proportions
- Multiples and Sub Multiples
- Fractions, Indices and Percentages
- Angles and Triangles
- Trigonometry and Pythagoras
Fees: Indicative fees for Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (pre-vocational) are $800.00(per year of study) *VET fees are subject to change.
Uniform Expectations: Please refer to the VET Trade Uniform information (located in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) section).
Class Delivery: Classes may be delivered outside of standard School hours.
| Delivery at St Joseph’s | Delivery at The Gordon | |
| Year One Delivery | Wednesday PM (S6/7 – 5:30pm). *Delivery day and times may be subject to change | Wednesday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) Where there is a strong demand / a high volume of applications, The Gordon may also offer Wednesday AM (9:00am – 1:00pm)*If students are unable to accommodate a specific session time (e.g. your bus does not arrive in time for an AM session, you are unable to arrange travel directly to SJC or The Gordon or you have external commitments), please notify the VET Coordinator. *times may be subject to change. |
| Year Two Delivery | Wednesday AM (S1 – S5) *Delivery day and times may be subject to change | Monday – 1:30pm – 5:30pm *times may be subject to change |
| Transport | PM – Students to make own travel arrangements home at end of session | AM (if required) – Transport will be provided both to and from The Gordon (East Campus). TO: Departing SJC at 8:40am and FROM: Departing The Gordon at approximately 1:10pm, returning to SJC at 1:25pm (approx).PM – Transport provided to VET (departing SJC at approximately 12:40pm). Students to make own travel arrangements home at end of session. |
* VET Courses are subject to minimum and maximum student applications and therefore places and course commencement cannot be guaranteed. Where minimum class numbers are not attained and a course does not commence, students may be able to apply at an alternate training provider offering the course. Training Providers may prioritise positions based on applicant year level.
Students are encouraged to consider and prepare alternate subject or VET preferences.
The program on site at St Joseph’s College Geelong is delivered at the Joseph Innovation Trade Training Centre by The Gordon (RTO Code 3044)