Careers in Electrotechnology

ELECTROTECHNOLOGY
Tradesperson:
- Air Conditioning
- Electrician
For Students
- Refrigerator Mechanic
- Electronics Communications

Project Manager

Estimator

Security Installer

Data & Cabling Technician

Trades Assistant

Electronics Technician

Electrical Engineer

Customer Supply Technician

Engineering Officer

Voltage Regulation Technician

Protection Technician

Substation Technicians
Further Information
Suite 3, 11-15 Cahors Road Padstow NSW 2211
Ph: 9773 4933
Fax: 9773 4833
www.careerconnections.net.au
ABN 11 867 740 450
This Brochure was funded by the State of New South Wales through the
Department of Education and Training under the
Structured Workplace Learning Program.
About Workplacement
Workplacement provides young people studying a
Certificate course in Electrotechnology as part of their
HSC course the opportunity to:
Why should I do Electrotechnology?
Electrotechnology is an exciting & varied industry.

Practice skills and knowledge acquired in the course
and in the workplace.
Students involved in the course will be taught how to
recognise and use a range of components, accessories, tools,
equipment and technologies which are involved in the
Electrotechnology industry.

Learn about the “world of work”, its
environment, structure, expectations and
routines.
As electricity is a vital part of Australian life, electrical
technicians and tradespeople are invaluable in maintaining
stability and order in our society.

Further develop social and interpersonal skills.

Increase confidence and independence.

Investigate career options.

Decide whether or not the industry is suitable for them.
Industry Specific Skills
Some activities may differ with employers. These may
include:
 Use hand tools to assist in a job.
 Basic soldering.
 Operate general machinery.
 Perform electronic and electrical assembly.
 Observe a job from start to finish and document the
processes involved.
 Create an inventory of tools used, detailing which
employee positions use each. Where possible create a
data base of tools and their use.
 Stocktake the materials used in the business.
Students can include one of these courses in their
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) OR obtain
credit for their subjects studied to gain advanced
standing for further training.
In addition to the work skills, students will also gain other
skills including:
 Communication in the workplace
 Organisational Skills
 Working in a team environment
 Building social and interpersonal skills
 Enhancing your confidence and
independence in the work environment
 Plan daily work routines
 Follow and understand workplace procedures