Ready to delve into the intricate world of signals, circuits, and cutting-edge communication technology? Step into a fascinating and rapidly evolving field with an Electronics and Communications Apprenticeship! You’ll join the ranks of highly skilled technicians who design, install, test, fault-find, and maintain the electronic equipment and communication systems that power everything from your mobile phone to complex security networks and sophisticated industrial controls.

As an apprentice, you’ll gain extensive hands-on experience with the building blocks of the digital age. You can expect to dive in and learn how to:

• Assemble, test, and repair electronic equipment and devices at the component level, understanding how circuits function.
• Install and configure various communication systems, including data networks, audio-visual setups, security alarms, and potentially fibre optic cabling.

And lots more…

The Qualification: Certificate III in Electronics and Communications (UEE30920)

Benefits of Gaining Qualification:

You’ll earn a wage while training in a dynamic and highly specialised field that is fundamental to our connected world. This apprenticeship equips you with versatile and sought-after skills that are critical across a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, IT, security, entertainment, and advanced manufacturing. You’ll develop expertise in circuitry, digital and analog electronics, signal processing, network fundamentals, and troubleshooting complex systems, building a robust foundation for a rewarding career. Your skills will be crucial in ensuring seamless communication, reliable electronic devices, and secure systems.

Outcomes After Qualification:

Upon completion, you’ll be ready to specialise in roles such as:

• Electronics and Communications Technician: Install, maintain, and repair electronic equipment and communication systems.
• Telecommunications Technician: Focus on the installation and maintenance of data and voice communication networks, including cabling (copper, fibre optic) and network hardware.
• Audio Visual Technician: Work with the installation and troubleshooting of sound and video systems in various commercial and domestic settings.
• Security Systems Installer/Maintainer: Specialise in electronic security systems, including CCTV, access control, and alarm systems.
• Electronic Equipment Trades Worker: Maintain, adjust, and repair a range of electronic equipment such as business machines, instruments, and control systems.

How Long?

An Apprenticeship typically takes 36-48 months (approximately 3 to 4 years), but it truly depends on each individual and how quickly you can complete your competencies.

What to Expect:

Prepare for a stimulating blend of hands-on practical work in workshops and on diverse job sites, combined with theoretical classroom learning. You’ll work with a variety of tools, testing equipment, and software, mastering precision soldering, diagnostic fault-finding, and understanding complex circuit diagrams. This trade requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a keen interest in how technology works, offering the satisfaction of bringing innovative electronic and communication solutions to life.

Ready to Build the Signals of Tomorrow?

Begin your journey with an Electronics and Communications Apprenticeship and gain the skills to thrive in a rewarding career, connecting people and systems in our increasingly digital world.