UEE22120

Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)

Successful completion of this course will put you on the path to an apprenticeship with a huge choice in the industry. Opportunities exist in electrical cabling, equipment, instrumentation, switchgear, telecommunications, air conditioning and refrigeration, or renewable energy.

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STUDY LOCATIONS North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 27 Jan 2026 Duration: 3 months View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$1,200

Subsidised

$1,675

Full Fee

$5,985

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Course overview

Kick start your career in sustainable energy technology and renewable energy management with this entry-level course. Successful completion of this course will put you on the path to an electrotechnology or sustainable energy apprenticeship.

In this course you will discover how to provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises. Learn how to fabricate, assemble, and dismantle electronic components, apply OH&S codes in the workplace, and promote and apply sustainable energy practices and procedures in the energy sector.

Successful completion of this course will give you the basic skills and knowledge required to gain an entry-level position in any electrotechnology or sustainable energy field.

What can I do?

Renewable Energy Servicing Worker
Electrical Trades Assistant
Electrotechnology Trainee
Sustainable Energy Trainee

Course outcome:

UEE22120 Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)

Find your apprentice

TAFE Queensland will continue to assist you, even after you've completed your qualification. Utilising our strong industry connections, we link students with employers looking to hire our highly-skilled graduates. Once you have completed your Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) register your interest in an apprenticeship or traineeship with our Find Your Apprentice service.

Quality training

With over $20 million invested in our electrical training facilities and teachers who remain embedded in industry, TAFE Queensland delivers the quality training that our clients deserve and expect from the largest provider of training for the electrotechnology sector in Queensland.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and a combination of elective competency standard units, from the list below, to achieve a total weighting of 160 points.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
UEECD0007

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0007

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and codes of practices in the electrotechnology workplace.
UNIT NAME
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UNIT CODE
UEECD0043

Solve problems in direct current circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0043

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to determine correct operation of single source direct current (d.c.) series, parallel and series-parallel circuits and provide solutions to various electrotechnology work functions

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in direct current circuits

UNIT CODE
UEERE0001

Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

UNIT CODE :
UEERE0001

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable procedures in the energy sector.
UNIT NAME
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

UNIT CODE
UEERE0020

Promote sustainable energy practices in the community

UNIT CODE :
UEERE0020

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to promote sustainable energy practices in the community.
UNIT NAME
Promote sustainable energy practices in the community

UNIT CODE
UEERE0021

Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises

UNIT CODE :
UEERE0021

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises.
UNIT NAME
Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CPCWHS1001

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

UNIT CODE :
CPCWHS1001

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work. The unit requires the person to demonstrate personal awareness and knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements in order to work safely and prevent injury or harm to self and others. It covers identifying and orally reporting common construction hazards, understanding basic risk control measures, and identifying procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies. It also covers correctly selecting and fitting common personal protective equipment (PPE) used for construction work.
UNIT NAME
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

UNIT CODE
HLTAID009

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

UNIT CODE :
HLTAID009

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. This unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
UNIT NAME
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

UNIT CODE
UEECD0009

Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0009

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out work activities in an energy sector environment.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment

UNIT CODE
UEECD0019

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0019

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components using fitting and metal fabrication techniques.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

UNIT CODE
UEECD0020

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0020

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fix, secure and mount electrotechnology equipment to hollow walls, solid walls and metal fixings.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

UNIT CODE
UEECD0033

Produce products for carrying out energy sector work activities

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0033

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to produce products for carrying out energy sector work activities.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019
UNIT NAME
Produce products for carrying out energy sector work activities

UNIT CODE
UEECD0035

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0035

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to instruct customers/users in the use of electrotechnology apparatus.
UNIT NAME
Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

UNIT CODE
UEECD0038

Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0038

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide solutions and report on electrotechnology problems.
UNIT NAME
Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems

UNIT CODE
UEECD0052

Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0052

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use routine equipment, plant, technologies and personnel protective equipment (PPE) in an energy sector environment.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

Choose your study location

On campus with some online

You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	On campus with some online	27 Jan 2026	3 months	Full time 3 days per week 8am - 3:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Concession: $1,200 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,675 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,985 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 27 Jan 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 3 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week 8am - 3:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,200 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,675 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,985 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle	On campus with some online	13 Apr 2026	6 weeks	Full time 4 days per week 8am - 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Concession: $1,200 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,675 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,985 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 13 Apr 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 4 days per week 8am - 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,200 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,675 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,985 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	On campus with some online	13 Jul 2026	3 months	Full time 3 days per week 8am - 3:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Concession: $1,200 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,675 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,985 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 13 Jul 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 3 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week 8am - 3:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,200 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,675 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,985 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle	On campus with some online	06 Oct 2026	6 weeks	Full time 4 days per week 8am - 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Concession: $1,200 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,675 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,985 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 06 Oct 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 4 days per week 8am - 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,200 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,675 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,985 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more

Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

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Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start) (UEE22120)

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Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)

COURSE CODE: UEE22120

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

Skills check

You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology.

The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 2 in English, 2 in Maths and 2 in Digital Technology.

Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.

Read the Skills Check FAQs.

Selection criteria

It is highly recommended that students:

are aged 15 years or older by the course commencement date; and
have successfully completed Year 10 (or equivalent) with passes in Mathematics, English and Science)

Sunshine Coast only
You must have previously completed Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
You will only need to complete the additional units required to upgrade your current qualification into Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start).

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
This includes the use of:

safety glasses
protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Related courses

Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

Get your career in electrotechnology started with this entry-level course. Build the skills and confidence you need to seek an apprenticeship in a range of electrical trade areas.

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Trades Assistant
Electrotechnology Apprentice

Full Time : 11 weeks

Next Start : 27 Jan 2026

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Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Find your apprentice

Quality training

Core units

Elective units

Cairns

Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle

Cairns

Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle

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Ask a question

Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Skills check

Selection criteria

Resources required

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

Careers