Certificate III in Electronics and Communications (UEE30920)

The Certificate III in Electronics and Communications (UEE30920) is the trade qualification for electronics technicians, who install, test, fault find and repair electronic equipment and communication systems. You complete it as a paid apprenticeship, and with 1300apprentice we employ you directly, place you with a host employer and cover your training fees.

A career in electronics will build real-world skills working with cutting-edge technology.

Lots of problem-solving and working with your hands, this apprenticeship opens the door to a future-proof career across industries like automation, communications, and renewable energy.

What You Learn in an Electronics Apprenticeship

An electronics and communications apprenticeship trains you to install, set up, test, diagnose, repair and maintain electronic equipment and devices at the component or sub-assembly level. You work on equipment used to transmit and receive voice, image and data signals, and you can go on to specialise in broadcast, microwave or satellite technologies.

How Long Is the Apprenticeship?

Every state and territory sets the nominal term for an electronics and communications apprenticeship at 48 months full time, and the exact term also depends on how quickly you achieve your competencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Certificate III in Electronics and Communications?

A Certificate III in Electronics and Communications (UEE30920) is the national trade qualification for electronics technicians. It trains you to install, test, fault find, repair and maintain electronic equipment and communication systems, and it replaced the older UEE30911 code.

How long does a Cert III in Electronics and Communications take?

A Cert III in Electronics and Communications takes 48 months as a full-time apprenticeship, which is the nominal term in every state and territory, and most of your learning happens at work with your host employer.

Is an electronics and communications apprenticeship the same as an electrician apprenticeship?

An electronics and communications apprenticeship is not the same as an electrician apprenticeship. Electronics technicians work on electronic equipment and communication systems, while electricians install and maintain electrical wiring and installations. If wiring work interests you more, see the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.