electrotechnology (career start) certificate ii *nrt - Oten

ELECTROTECHNOLOGY (CAREER START)CERTIFICATE II *NRTNational code: UEE22007 Training package: UEE07TAFE NSW number: 17742OverviewThis qualification is designed to provide preemploymenttraining for individuals seeking anapprenticeship or traineeship in the electricalindustry.*NRT – Nationally Recognised Training - thisindicates that the course is an accredited courseand is nationally recognised.You can do this course as part of atraineeship.This course is suitable to study from acorrectional centre, provided you meet the EntryRequirements and can satisfy the courseoutcomes.Vocational outcomesThis pre-employment course focuses on thecompletion of units from the first year of relevanttrade courses. This enables students whocomplete the course and then gain anapprenticeship to articulate into the trade coursewith one year’s advanced standing.Entry requirementsThe school leaving age has changed fromJanuary 2010 and will impact on those who areunder 17 wishing to enrol.If you are: under 17 left school at or after the end of 2010 have not completed Year 10You must contact your school or school region toseek approval to leave school and undertake aYear 10 equivalent qualification at TAFE.More information for young people can be foundon the OTEN website at www.oten.edu.au.Students applying to enrol in this qualificationmust have completed the NSW School Certificate(or equivalent, from another educationalauthority) with passes in Mathematics, Scienceand English is recommended.Learners must either be in relevant employmentor have access to appropriate workplaceenvironments to achieve the completionrequirements of this course. Students mustcomplete minimum of 70 hours on the job trainingvia an organized relevant work placement. Thisrequirement can be met at the relevant practicalsessions which are conducted in a simulatedworkplace environment.The TAFE NSW fee and chargesThe TAFE NSW fee and the OTEN StudentMaterials and Handling Charge apply whenenrolling or re-enrolling with OTEN. These feesapply for 12 months from the date of your initialenrolment.Annual TAFE NSW fee $450OTEN Student Materialsand Handling Charge$50Student Services, OTENMain 17742/FinalCreated: 05/11/2008 .doc Version 1 Last updated: 24/11/10This information leaflet is correct at the time of printing, check the website www.oten.edu.au for the latest information

You may choose to pay the TAFE NSW fee intwo instalments. The first instalment of $225 andthe OTEN Student Materials and HandlingCharge are paid on enrolment. TAFE NSW willsend you an invoice for payment of the secondinstalment.If you do not finish the course within 12 monthsand want to complete the course, you will need tore-enrol and pay the TAFE NSW fee and theOTEN Student Materials and Handling chargeagain.This course is generally open for enrolment atany time of the year, subject to the availability ofplaces in the course.Other associated costs:There are compulsory practical components aspart of this qualification. You will be required topay a fee for these in addition to your payment ofthe Annual TAFE NSW fee and the OTENStudent materials and handling charge.Practical Fee $75You will need to buy additional textbooks(approximate cost $300). You may be able toborrow these textbooks from a TAFE NSWlibrary. Additional reference materials are listed inyour learning materials.If you are a Temporary Visa Holder and you areeligible to enrol, you may need to pay additionaltuition fees depending on your visa subclassnumber. Go to our website www.oten.edu.au formore information or phone Course Information on(02) 9715 8333 or 1300 362 346.This qualification is not suitable for study if youreside permanently outside Australia.DurationThis qualification has a duration of 270 nominalhours.Most students would find that they have to doextra hours of study for this qualification due tothe nature of distance education.In general students need to complete thisqualification within two years. However, studentscan complete with OTEN in less than this time.You are encouraged to complete your coursewith the course timeframe, or earlier. Inexceptional circumstances you may apply for anextension of study by contacting your teachingsection.CentrelinkSome students may be eligible for financialassistance to study from Centrelink. Applicationsfor assistance are assessed by Centrelink, soyou should contact your nearest Centrelink officeto discuss your eligibility.If you receive a Centrelink student payment tostudy, you are expected to complete yourqualification within the time allocated byCentrelink. This time may be less than the timeOTEN allows.You are also required to show consistent andregular progress through your course, andcomplete units regularly throughout yourenrolment. If not, you may incur a Centrelink debtwhich you will have to repay.Conditions of enrolmentIt is a condition of your enrolment with OTEN thatyou actively participate in your studies. Activeparticipation is submitting assessments,attending practical sessions if applicable, sittingexams or tests, submitting an application forrecognition of prior learning, accessing activitiesand unit support pages on the Online LearningSupport (OLS) website, completing units ormaking satisfactory progress in learner supportand any other student interactions for the unit.If you do not participate in your studies,future enrolment applications may bedeclined.StructureThe course consists of the units of competency(units) listed below. Within each unit there isgenerally a module covering the essentialknowledge and skills (learning specifications)underpinning the unit In some cases one moduleunderpins two units.All of the units needed to complete thisqualification are available through OTEN.If you are enrolling for the first time, yourenrolment application should include advice ofany previous relevant studies including highestschool completion, particularly in Mathematics.Student Services, OTENMain 17742/FinalCreated: 05/11/2008 .doc Version 1 Last updated: 24/11/10This information leaflet is correct at the time of printing, check the website www.oten.edu.au for the latest information

Embedded qualificationsThis course does not have embeddedqualifications.Learning materialsOTEN will provide learning materials in thisqualification in the form of printed lesson notes.You may also need to buy additional text booksSee “Other associated costs” under the TAFENSW fee and charges.Additional optional reference materials are listedin the learning notes. You will also need yourown calculator.Text and reference books should be available forloan through the TAFE NSW library system.AssessmentAssessment for this qualification is by: assignment work which you should send in tous on a regular basis practical assessment/s unit written test/s A Senior First Aid Certificate is required forcompletion of the OH&S unit. Attendance at compulsory practical/laboratorysessions which will be held at Petersham orMt Druitt College of TAFE on a needs basisthroughout the academic year, as sufficientstudents apply.You will receive more information aboutassessment in the Assessment Guide for eachunit after enrolment.RefundsPlease enrol carefully, as refunds are onlygranted in exceptional circumstances. Referto the OTEN Course and Career Guide for moreinformation or the OTEN websitewww.oten.edu.au.For further assistanceThe Counseling and Careers Services at OTENmay be able to help you to: clarify your career or educational goals choose an appropriate course (or courses) toachieve these goals.Contact Counselling and Careers onPh: (02) 9715 8446 or 1300 655 993Email: oten.counselling@tafensw.edu.auOTEN also provides assistance through the: Disabilities Unit Ph: 1300 362 890 Aboriginal Education and Training Unit Ph:1300 888 010 Multicultural Education and Support UnitPh: 1800 637 535 Traineeship Coordinator Ph: 1300 362 418Email: oten.traineeship@tafensw.edu.au Correctional Centre Liaison Officerph: 02 9715 8802 email:oten.correctionalcentres@tafensw.edu.auRelated coursesOTEN also offers Certificate III, Diploma andAdvanced Diploma courses.To apply to enrolIt is important to read this Course InformationLeaflet carefully, as well as the OTEN Courseand Career Guide.Complete the OTEN enrolment application form.Attach your payment by cheque or money order,or include your credit card details to pay theTAFE NSW fee, the OTEN Student Materials andHandling Charge and any other associatedcourse costs and send to:OTEN Locked Bag 2012Strathfield NSW 2135For security reasons we do not accept cash.Student Services, OTENMain 17742/FinalCreated: 05/11/2008 .doc Version 1 Last updated: 24/11/10This information leaflet is correct at the time of printing, check the website www.oten.edu.au for the latest information

EnquiriesFor further information on this qualification, callthe Engineering services section.Ph: (02) 9715 8455 or 1300 652 947Email: oten.engineering@tafensw.edu.auCourse informationPh: (02) 9715 8333 or 1300 652 346Fax: (02) 9715 8445Email: oten.courseinfo@tafensw.edu.auFor the latest information on course availabilityvisit the OTEN website www.oten.edu.au.OTEN51 Wentworth RdStrathfield NSW 2135Student Services, OTENMain 17742/FinalCreated: 05/11/2008 .doc Version 1 Last updated: 24/11/10This information leaflet is correct at the time of printing, check the website www.oten.edu.au for the latest information