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Duration
This program is delivered over a period of 4 years. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.
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Overview
Availability: Applications for 2026 will open in November 2025.
Online Application: This course is not available for online applications. Please contact the team on the details below for further information on how to apply.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: This course can be undertaken as an apprenticeship. Visit TAFE Apprenticeships and Traineeships for more information.
This qualification provides competencies to manufacture, fit, assemble, erect, operate, test, fault find, alter and repair electrical equipment and includes electrical wiring work only if that work is associated with assembling, maintaining, terminating or altering the wiring between electrical components within a plant or machinery. An electrical fitter is not authorised to install any electrical wiring systems within an electrical installation as prescribed by definitions contained in AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules).
Electrical equipment means any appliance, article, accessory, wire, fitting, cable, conduit or apparatus that generates, uses, conveys or controls (or that is intended to generate, use, convey or control) electricity above extra-low voltage (ELV).
The skills and knowledge described in this qualification may require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).
Competency development activities in this qualification may be subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, a relevant contract of training through an Australian Apprenticeship, may be required.
Licensing, legislative and regulatory requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states and territories. Some jurisdictions require that the qualification is completed as an apprenticeship to obtain an Electrical Occupational License. Relevant information must be sourced prior to commencing the qualification. Where required for Licencing, the certification documentation issued must indicate if the qualification was completed as an apprenticeship or Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) pathway.
| Delivery Details | |
| Location | Casuarina Alice Springs |
| Duration | 4 years *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level |
| Study Mode | Face-to-face Simulated workplace Industry practice |
| Start Date | January 12, 2026 - December 11, 2026 *Apprentices will receive an individual call-up notification letter. *A course timetable/study plan will be provided on application for the course. |
| Attendance | Block delivery 3 to 4 x 2 week blocks over 4 years |
Career opportunities
Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:
- Electrical Fitter Technician
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.This can include skills from:
- Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
- Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
- Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).
RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.
Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.
For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.
Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Further training pathways from this qualification include but are not limited to UEE42220 Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control.
Fees
2026 Fees
| Fee Type | 2026 Course Fees |
| NT Government supported* | $3,965.50 - $4,404.40 |
| Full Fee | $14,224.30 - $15,798.64 |
*This course is supported by the NT Government for eligible domestic students who are NT residents. A limited number of NT Government supported places are available, so secure your place now.
Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type.
For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments.
Fee exemptions
Exemptions apply to TAFE tuition fees for NTG supported courses only.
At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:
- Recipient of a Centrelink payment
- Recipient of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits
- Enrolled Secondary Students
- Permanent residents with refugee or humanitarian status
Certified copy of the evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment.
If your course is delivered in a location that is listed on the NTG’s Location Categories for VET Funded Programs, with remote as the location category you may be eligible for the Remote 2 Location tuition fee exemption.
International VET Package
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Start your career or upskill in a variety of areas from construction and electrotechnology to plumbing and metal trades. Wherever your interest lies, you'll learn from experts with industry-standard technologies and tools so you can graduate workplace ready.
- NT's largest training provider
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Why study at CDU?
Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning accepted
- Packages into higher education available for most courses
Why study trades at CDU?
Whether you're an apprentice, a trainee, or already working in the industry, our trades courses are for you.
Start your career or upskill in a variety of areas from construction and electrotechnology to plumbing and metal trades. Wherever your interest lies, you'll learn from experts with industry-standard technologies and tools so you can graduate workplace ready.
- NT's largest training provider
- Access to specialised trade training facilities
- Recognition of prior learning so you can qualify faster
Why study at CDU?
Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning accepted
- Packages into higher education available for most courses
What will I study?
To achieve UEE33020 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting a total of 1060 weighting points must be completed comprising 810 core weighting points plus 250 general elective weighting points packaging rules. The electives offered may vary between campuses.The total Weighting Points for the sequence listed below is 1030 - 1144.
Course structure
To achieve UEE33020 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting a total of 1060 weighting points must be completed comprising 810 core weighting points plus 250 general elective weighting points packaging rules. The electives offered may vary between campuses.
The total Weighting Points for the sequence listed below is 1030 - 1144.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Weighting Points | NomHours |
| CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY Competencies marked * have pre-requisite competencies | |||
| HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 10 | 4 |
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 20 | 20 |
| UEECD0016 | Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work* | 20 | 20 |
| UEECD0019 | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components* | 40 | 40 |
| UEECD0020 | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment* | 20 | 20 |
| UEECD0044 | Solve problems in multiple path circuits* | 40 | 40 |
| UEECD0046 | Solve problems in single path circuits* | 40 | 40 |
| UEECD0051 | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications* | 40 | 40 |
| UEECO0023 | Participate in electrical work and competency development activities | 60 | 20 |
| UEEEL0003 | Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations* | 40 | 40 |
| UEEEL0005 | Develop and connect electrical control circuits* | 80 | 80 |
| UEEEL0014 | Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits* | 60 | 80 |
| UEEEL0019 | Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines* | 30 | 30 |
| UEEEL0020 | Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits* | 80 | 80 |
| UEEEL0021 | Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices* | 30 | 30 |
| UEEEL0023 | Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits* | 40 | 40 |
| UEEEL0024 | Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines* | 50 | 40 |
| UEEEL0025 | Test and connect transformers* | 30 | 40 |
| UEEEL0028 | Conduct compliance and functional verification of electrical apparatus and existing circuits* | 40 | 40 |
| UEEEL0047 | Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies* | 20 | 20 |
| UEERE0001 | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector* | 20 | 20 |
| Total weighting points/nominal hours - core units | 810 | 784 | |
| ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY (250 points required) Competencies marked * have pre-requisite competencies. | |||
| UEEAS0007 | Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear* | 40 | 120 |
| UEEAS0009 | Mount and wire control panel equipment* | 40 | 60 |
| UEEEL0008 | Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls* | 20 | 20 |
| UEEEL0009 | Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls* | 20 | 20 |
| UEEEL0010 | Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits* | 20 | 20 |
| UEEIC0013 | Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers* | 60 | 60 |
| UEEIC0041 | Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems* | 40 | 40 |
| UEEIC0047 | Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals* | 40 | 40 |
| UEERA0059 | Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings* | 40 | 40 |
| UETDRMP007 | Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel* | 20 | 6 |
| Total weighting points/nominal hours - elective units | 260 | 246 - 360 | |
| Total weighting points/nominal hours for this qualification | 1070 | 1030 - 1144 | |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.
To gain entry into the UEE33020 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting, candidates are require to:
- Be an Apprentice who has entered a Training Contract with their employer and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT.
- Hold an NT Apprentice Training Licence (Red Card)
Required Resources
Students are issued with unit workbooks and task sheets for the units undertaken.
Student workbooks are included in the course cost; however students are required to obtain the appropriate and current textbooks and Australian Standards (as listed below):
- Electrical Fitter Technician
- Electrical Trade Principles 6th Edition, by Steven Hanssen and Jeffrey Hampson. Cengage.
- Electrotechnology Practice 6th Edition, by Steven Hanssen and Jeffrey Hampson. Cengage.
- AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations -Wiring Rules-
- AS/NZS 3008:1.1.2017 Electrical Installations - Selection of Cables Part 1.1
- AS/NZS 3017:2022 Electrical Installations - Verification by Inspection and Testing
All of my lecturers were top notch former tradies with a solid grasp of what they were teaching. Whatever my issue was, they were always there for me. It was great.
Yron
CDU student
All of my lecturers were top notch former tradies with a solid grasp of what they were teaching. Whatever my issue was, they were always there for me. It was great.
Yron
CDU student
Course details
Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the UEE - Electrotechnology Training Package.
Employability skills
Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina
Study Mode: On campus
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Additional information
Contact details
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Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.
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Admission requirements for domestic students
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How to apply for international students
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The process is simple, all you need is a valid email address to create your online account.
Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.
There is no application fee when you apply online.
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