Electrical, electrotechnology, refrigeration and air conditioning
The electrical, refrigeration and air-conditioning trades are essential components of the mining, civil construction, engineering, security and telecommunications industries as well as domestic and commercial building and construction. A modern, highly-skilled electrical, refrigeration and air-conditioning workforce is essential particularly as they relate to issues of global warming, energy efficiency and sustainability.
Electrical, electrotechnology, refrigeration and air-conditioning trades
Trade programs
Trade outcomes
Student testimonial
What are the electrical, electrotechnology, refrigeration and air-conditioning trades?
The modern electrical apprentice works with the latest computer technology, software, control systems, building automation, audiovisual technology and electronic components and appliances.
Electrical, electrotechnology, refrigeration and air-conditioning trade areas include:
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refrigeration and air conditioning
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assembly and servicing of electrical appliances and machines
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installation and maintenance of computer systems
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telecommunications
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audio and video equipment repair and maintenance and
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instrumentation, measuring devices, specialised systems and associated areas.
Trade programs
Electrical, electrotechnology, refrigeration and air-conditioning programs are outlined below.
SkillsTech Australia training centres are in a number of locations around southeast Queensland. View campus and location maps.
Air conditioning
Electrical
Electrotechnology
Refrigeration
Key:
AH - Alexandra Hills, AR - Acacia Ridge, BR - Bracken Ridge, EF - Eagle Farm, I - Ithaca, L - Loganlea, MG - Mt Gravatt, S - Salisbury, VC - Via Correspondence, Y - Yeronga
Air conditioning
| Reference | Program description | Duration | Start dates | Location |
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| UTE30999 | Electrotechnology Refrigeration and AirConditioning (Apprenticeship) | Max 4 years | Rolling starts | L |
| 40488SA | Split Systems Installation | 2 years | Rolling starts | L |
Electrical
| Reference | Program description | Duration | Start dates | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30348QLD | Basic Risk Management (Electrical) | 3 hours | On demand | EF, Y |
| 30239QLD | Conduct Safety Inspection | 12 hours | On demand | EF, L, MG, Y |
| 39093QLD | Electrical Installation and Inspection | Max 12 months | Jan, Jul | EF, Y, VC |
| 30389QLD | Safety Implementation Guidelines for Electrical Contractors and Workers |
Max 12 months | Jan, Jul | EF, Y, VC |
| 39145QLD | Restricted Electrical | a.m. and p.m. | On demand | BR, Y |
Electrotechnology
| Reference | Program description | Duration | Start dates | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTE30104 | Electrotechnology Assembly and Servicing (Apprenticeship) | Max 4 years | Rolling starts | EF |
| UTE30599 | Electrotechnology Computer Systems (Apprenticeship) | Max 4 years | Rolling starts | EF |
| UTE30699 | Electrotechnology Data Communications | Max 4 years | Rolling starts | BR |
| UTE30702 | Electrotechnology Entertainment (Apprenticeship) | Max 4 years | Rolling starts | EF |
| UTE30899 | Electrotechnology Instrumentation (Apprenticeship) | Max 4 years | Rolling starts | EF |
| 39036QLD | Electrotechnology Maintenance-Systems and Instrumentation (Apprenticeship) Dual Trade | Max 4 years | Rolling starts | EF |
| UTE31199 | Electrotechnology Systems Electrician (Apprenticeship) | Max 4 years | Rolling starts | BR, EF, MG, Y |
| UTE40599 | Electrotechnology Contracting | 12 months (P/T) |
Jan | EF, Y |
| UTE41202 | Electrotechnology Systems Electrician (Apprenticeship) | Max 4 years | Rolling starts | BR, EF |
Trade Outcomes
SkillsTech Australia's electrical, refrigeration and air conditioning programs lead to a range of occupations, for example:
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electrician
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electrical contractor
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refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic and
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air conditioning installer.
Student testimonial
"The opportunities are endless. You can work anywhere in Australia ... the more skills you gain the more money you can earn."
Steve Hazelwood, electrical fitter mechanic
Graduated May 2007
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