Systems Electrician

A Systems Electrician performs specialist electrical work on large network systems. You’ll perform scheduled maintenance and identify issues for repair. A Systems Electrician, or Maintenance Electrician, might carry out electrical inspections and safety audits. You may specialise in a particular area such as power distribution or work across a range of different sectors.

Systems Electricians should be safety focused and follow correct safety procedures at all times. You’ll need to enjoy working as part of a team and be able to communicate clearly when required. It’s important you can follow instructions and work from plans and specifications.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $96,044
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a systems electrician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
UEE30820

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 years
$0 - $28,030
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52883WA

Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)

Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE62220

Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering

On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $26,120
  • 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.
UEE40920

Certificate IV in Industrial Electronics and Control

Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • 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.
UEE40620

Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician

On Campus
15 days
$5,000
  • 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.
UEE62122

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

On Campus
3 - 24 months
$1,420 - $25,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE43322

Certificate IV in Electrical (Renewable Energy)

Blended
24 months
Unavailable
  • 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.
UEERA0098

Inspect, Test and Repair Fire and Smoke Control Features of Mechanical Services Systems

Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UETDRMP013

Working on Energised Low Voltage Underground Electrical Apparatus

On Campus
1 - 4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE51020

Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering

On Campus
42 days
$14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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