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Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician
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MEM31219
You have spent years maintaining complex electrical systems in demanding industrial environments. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this specialised trade. Register your interest today to be notified when this qualification becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification provides competencies in the ability to select, set up and install, test, fault-find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and industrial environments, including oil/gas installations, mine sites, processing plants and the like. The qualification covers the Essential Performance Capabilities as required by electrical regulators and includes a capstone assessment. This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes. Persons engaged in training towards this qualification must provide evidence of workplace experience to assist assessment against the units of competency and for any license application. This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to working as an Engineering Tradesperson – Industrial Electrician. Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job. This qualification is designed to support an application in each state and territory for a license to practise as an electrician. Other supporting documentation may be required. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Qualification Code
MEM31219
Training Package
MEM — Manufacturing and Engineering
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
96 (90 core + 6 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Industrial Electrician | Maintaining, modifying, and repairing electrical equipment and control circuits in major hazard facilities and processing plants. |
| Maintenance Electrician | Executing scheduled inspections and fault-finding on large-scale industrial transformers and machinery. |
| Electrical Fitter | Dismantling and reassembling electrical components to ensure operational efficiency in heavy engineering environments. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
This qualification is designed to support an application for a licence to practise as an electrician. Please note that while the qualification is a primary requirement, the final decision regarding a licence rests with the relevant state or territory regulator.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume detailing industrial electrical experience
- ✓Position descriptions from mining, oil, or gas sectors
- ✓Detailed work logs of industrial maintenance projects
Technical Documentation
- ✓Circuit diagrams and electrical drawings you have interpreted
- ✓Testing and verification records for LV installations
- ✓Fault-finding reports for AC/DC machines and transformers
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and JSEAs
- ✓Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) permits and procedures
- ✓Records of compliance with Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000)
Project Records
- ✓Photos of switchboard installations or equipment fit-offs
- ✓Commissioning and decommissioning reports
- ✓Site induction and toolbox talk participation records
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Manufacturing and Engineering.
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