This course is part of the Women in Construction scholarship pathway supported by the Construction Training Fund (CTF).
The pathway is designed to reduce barriers for women entering, re-entering or changing careers into the building and construction industry.
About the scholarship
Who it supports: Women starting a construction career, returning to work or exploring a new industry direction.
What it includes: Scholarship-funded training, student support services and PPE for scholarship participants.
How applicants progress: Apply through an expression of interest form, with shortlisted applicants invited to complete LLN testing before enrolment.
Entry requirements: Year 10 English and Maths at C grade or equivalent
Where it can lead: Electrical trade assistant, solar installation assistant, maintenance assistant, and other entry-level electrical technical and support roles, and further training through an electrical apprenticeship.
Course overview
This specialised pathway supports women interested in trade and technical careers in the building and construction industry, particularly those considering work as an Electrical Mechanic or Electrical Fitter in construction or mining.
Qualification
UEE22025 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (Electrotechnology Pre-apprenticeship)
Focus
- Electrical foundation skills
- Work safely in construction
- Problem-solving
- Work readiness (personal wellbeing skills, CPR training)
Duration
Students will need to attend campus 5 days per week, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 2.30pm.
Training focuses on the foundation skills, safety knowledge and problem-solving used in domestic electrotechnology work.
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
- UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
- UEECD0038 Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems
- UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
- UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
- UEERL0001 Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
- UEECD0021 Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities
- UEECD0009 Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment
- UEERE0087 Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy management in residential premises
- UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits
- UEECD0052 Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment
- UEECD0034 Produce routine tools/devices for carrying out energy sector work activities
| On-campus delivery starts | 1 February 2027 |
| Course ends | 18 June 2027 |
| Work practice week 1 | 18 to 24 May 2027 |
| Work practice week 2 | 25 to 31 May 2027 |
| Work practice week 3 | 1 to 7 June 2027 |
| Work practice week 4 | 8 to 15 June 2027 |
Work practice is a mandatory part of the course and gives students practical exposure to industry expectations.
Students will need to complete a minimum of 150 hours of work practice (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day).
Work practice is designed to build confidence, workplace habits, and job-ready experience.
To begin the application process, check out the CTF Women in Construction Scholarship page and apply now.