Electrical Trades Assistant

An Electrical Trades Assistant installs and maintains a range of electrical systems or equipment. You might locate and diagnose electrical faults or design electrical systems for new building projects. Electrical Trades Assistants might also perform scheduled servicing when required. You may specialise in residential work or focus on larger commercial or industrial systems.

Electrical Trades Assistants should be safety-focused and able to follow correct procedures. It’s important you can communicate well and work as part of a team. Electrical Trades Assistants must have strong technical skills and be able to use their abilities in a range of circumstances.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a electrical trades assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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.

Undergraduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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.
UEE42622

Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas - Electrical

Blended, On Campus, Online
5 - 7 days
$0 - $3,510
  • Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE20920

Certificate II in Electronic Assembly

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Trades Assistant
UEE20520

Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair

On Campus
6 - 24 months
$0 - $1,916
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE20720

Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications

Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
$0 - $8,463
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22515VIC

Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry

On Campus
1 - 7 days
$0 - $205
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
TLID3035

Operate a Boom Type Elevating Work Platform

Blended, On Campus
1 - 2 days
$0 - $384
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEERL0003

Conduct In-Service Safety Testing Of Electrical Cord Connected Equipment And Cord Assemblies

On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 5 days
$0 - $400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Trades Assistant
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