Apprentice Electrician

An Apprentice Electrician repairs and maintains electrical systems and equipment. You’ll work under the guidance of a qualified electrician while completing an apprenticeship. Apprentice Electricians might install and test new networks or components, assess problems with established systems or design new circuits. You might specialise in industrial electrical work or focus on domestic jobs.

Apprentice Electricians should be able to follow instructions and work to correct procedures. It’s important that you can work as part of a team and communicate well with clients and colleagues. Apprentice Electricians need to have strong attention to detail and excellent observational skills.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $49,920
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a apprentice electrician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
UEE30820

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 years
$0 - $28,030
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE30620

Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair

Traineeship
48 months
$23,088
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE22020

Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$0 - $8,583
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE21920

Certificate II in Electronics

Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
$0 - $7,254
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Electrician
UEE22120

Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)

On Campus
6 months
$1,887 - $5,115
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52893WA

Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades)

On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $890
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEECD0007

Apply Work Health and Safety Regulations, Codes and Practices in the Workplace

Blended, On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$0 - $3,285
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE10120

Certificate I in ElectroComms Skills

On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRMP002

ESI Safety Rules for Work on, Near or in the Vicinity of Electrical Apparatus

On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $185
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEECD0019

Fabricate, Assemble and Dismantle Utilities Industry Components

Online
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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