Electricity, gas, water and waste services
About this industry
This industry is important for a well-functioning society and supplies essential services for many industries. Concerns like climate change have shifted focus to renewable energy and better water and waste management. With investment in innovative technologies, new career pathways are growing to meet demand for new skills and ability.
NSW Fee-Free training is fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments.
Who is eligible?
NSW Fee-Free training eligibility gives broad access to government-subsidised training and higher-level courses in targeted priority areas.
You may qualify for a range of discounts including fully-subsidised courses.
You may qualify for a range of discounts including fully-subsidised courses
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Within this industry, there are 15 courses offered by 14 providers across 314 locations
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Full qualification
A VET qualification will broaden your skills in a specialised area and give you the practical experience you'll need for the workplace. It will train you to design, plan and execute the practical and technical aspects of your field within an industry context. Certificates I?IV generally take from six months to two years to complete full time; diploma courses typically take one or two years and advanced diplomas usually take between 18 months to two years.
Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship combines practical skills learnt on the job with an employer and formal learning from an approved provider. As an apprentice, you'll spend three to four years learning a traditional trade and gaining a qualification, usually a Certificate III or IV. Typically you?ll work four days a week, and attend formal training one day a week.
Traineeship
A traineeship combines practical skills learnt on the job with an employer and formal learning from an approved provider. A traineeship will take you one to three years to complete, depending on your industry and qualification. Typically you?ll work four days a week, and attend formal training one day a week.
Short Course
A part-qualification is a short course made up of subjects from a nationally recognised VET qualification. You may receive a Statement of Attainment when you complete a part qualification. If you successfully complete a part qualification, you can build on that learning to complete a full qualification at Certificate I, II, III or IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma levels.
Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering
Cost
Standard fee:
$22,580.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,000.00
for support.
NSW Fee Free
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
27 - 28 months (full-time)
Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies
Cost
Standard fee:
$4,360.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $880.00
for support.
NSW Fee Free
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
2 - 3 months (full-time)
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
Cost
Standard fee:
$5,450.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,000.00
for support.
NSW Fee Free
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
5 months (full-time)
Certificate II in Water Industry Operations
Cost
Standard fee:
$4,900.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $160.00
for support.
NSW Fee Free
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
4 months (full-time)
Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
Cost
Standard fee:
$13,880.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $2,000.00
for support.
NSW Fee Free
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
12 - 13 months (full-time)
Certificate III in Electrical Fitting
Cost
Standard fee:
$13,880.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $2,000.00
for support.
NSW Fee Free
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
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Certificate III in ESI - Transmission Overhead
Cost
Standard fee:
$15,740.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $2,000.00
for support.
NSW Fee Free
Delivery Mode
Currently unavailable
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
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Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
Cost
Standard fee:
$8,710.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,000.00
for support.
NSW Fee Free
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
6 - 7 months (full-time)
Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
Cost
Standard fee:
$6,810.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $240.00
for support.
NSW Fee Free
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
4 - 5 months (full-time)
Certificate IV in Industrial Electronics and Control
Cost
Standard fee:
$6,810.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,950.00
for support.
NSW Fee Free
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
17 months (full-time)
Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
Cost
Standard fee:
$11,160.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,000.00
for support.
NSW Fee Free
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
9 - 10 months (full-time)
Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations
Cost
Standard fee:
$7,350.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,000.00
for support.
NSW Fee Free
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
8 months (full-time)
