ELECTROTECHNOLOGY COURSES

What is Electrotechnology?

Electrotechnology consists of designing, installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing all electrical equipment. Application of Electrotechnology stretches from Residential and Commercial Buildings, Factories, Mining, Oil & Gas Industries, Telecom, and Outdoor & Remote Facilities.

Electricians are licensed to work in the renewable energy sector. After further upskilling, they can install grid-connected solar PV systems and battery systems. In recent years, renewable energy has witnessed a global rise. Governments worldwide promote Renewable energy by subsidising Solar PV, Wind, and Battery systems.

Various renewable energy projects are being set up for solar and wind energy generation. The demand for qualified electricians to be employed in renewable energy projects is expected to increase as the countries look to move away from dependency on fossil fuels. In addition to this, new technological advancement has led to a transformation in home automation and smart communication devices. Electrotechnology is helping make all this a reality.

Employment Opportunities

The Electrotechnology forecast highlights a range of opportunities and a high demand for qualified electricians in the market. The rapid advancement in technology is changing the skills requirement in this evolving industry. After completing certification in electrotechnology, the engineers and technicians can work in the following occupations to name a few:
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Services
• Telecommunications
• Automation
• PLC and HMI SCADA
• Industrial Control Systems
• Renewable & sustainable energy

Further, these engineers and technicians can start their own business and work as electrical contractors. Electrical contractors manage a team of electricians and directly interact with clients to complete the work and secure payments for the work executed. Some individuals may also operate as individual tradesmen, giving them flexibility and control over how and when they work.

After completing these Electrotechnology courses and acquiring valuable experience, Electricians can further transition into senior positions, including strategy and management for businesses. Career paths such as project managers, site administrators, Technical coordinators, educators, trainers, and assessors are also open as they gain industry experience.

Type of Work

The scope of work for electrotechnology engineers and electricians is generally related to installing, testing and maintaining electrical layouts, controls, switchboards, and equipment. Further Electrical work also involves research, design, planning and commissioning of industrial automation, operation of electrical equipment, plant electrification and telecommunications systems.

Electricians organize and monitor the performance of Electrical and electronic systems using PLC (Programmable logic controllers), HMI (Human machine interface) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition). Many electricians specialise in BMS (building management systems) and home automation, an extended version of PLC, HIM, and SCADA.

Some day-to-day tasks of the Electrician are as follows. An electrician has to perform hundreds of other tasks, and it would be incorrect to say all electricians perform those tasks. Still, the following are generic and are performed typically by most Electricians:
• Reading electrical and mechanical drawings
• Understand electrical specifications required while undertaking a job.
• Plan layouts of electrical wires and electrical systems
• Test and maintain electrical equipment.
• Install automated electrical control switchboards and electrical equipment.
• Fix light fittings, power outlets, conduits, cable trays, ladder racks, circuit breakers and other electrical equipment.

Electrotechnology Courses

To become an Electrotechnology Electrician one needs to enrol into Certificate II in Electrotechnology (career start). This course requires successful completion of year 9 or 10 or its equivalent. The student must also demonstrate appropriate language, literacy, numeracy skills, and knowledge. This course will help the student decide if they want to make a career as an Electrician.

Completing Certificate II in Electrotechnology will help an individual enter the electrical industry. This certificate will help the candidate work as an electrical or telecommunication trade assistant to test the waters. Certificate III follows Cert II in Electrotechnology. The enrollment criteria for this certificate require the candidate to be employed as an apprentice. After successful completion, the candidate can work as an A Grade Electrical Mechanic or Electrical fitter, depending on his Elective units and experience.

If he has industrial experience, he is deemed an Electrical fitter. He will be classified as an electrical mechanic if he has domestic and commercial installation experience. These rules may vary from one state to the other. The advanced course, Certificate IV in Electrotechnology – Systems Electrician, is for those candidates who want to upskill and work with advanced equipment in a supervisory position.

To enrol in this course, candidates must complete Cert 3 in Electrotechnology, have a valid Unrestricted Electrical Licence, a valid ID (e.g., Drivers Licence) and one year of work experience. Completion of this certificate will provide opportunities to work as a System Electrician, PLC Technician, and Maintenance Technician.

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