Upskilling
The ETU understands how hard it is when you are out of a job or seeking to upskill to improve your career prospects and secure your family’s future. The Centre for U delivers courses and has also partnered with Registered Training Organisations to ensure you can access high quality industry skills training. The training is free for unemployed members and either discounted or free to employed members.
This means that you can get trained and back to work or advance your career without having to dip into your safety net. So, if you are looking to learn something new, change your career direction or work in a new industry, we have you covered.
Contact us to discuss training options at our regional offices.
Want more information? Call 1800 270 875.
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Construction Wiring
Learn how to select, install, maintain and remove construction wiring.
Construction Wiring Refresher
If your accreditation is nearing expiry, this Construction Wiring Refresher course provides an update on the required knowledge and skills for the installation and maintenance of construction wiring on building and demolition sites.
REC Course
This course is designed to up-skill the electrical workforce and equip them with the requirements to register for a REC Contractors Licence with Energy Safe Victoria.
HSR Initial OHS Training Course
If you are a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) in the electrical industry, this course is designed for you! It will equip you with the confidence, skills and knowledge to represent your co-workers and to help make your workplace safer.
HSR Refresher OHS Training Course
To all the existing Health and Safety Representatives! Is it time again to attend your annual HSR Refresher OHS training course?
A-Grade Refresher
This one-day refresher course involves a combination of theory and practical application and covers licensing responsibilities, the law, regulations, standards, breach consequences and responsibilities of employing an apprentice.
Provide First Aid, CPR & Low Voltage Rescue
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to provide first aid, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and perform rescue from a live LV Panel.
CPR & Low Voltage Rescue
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and perform rescue from a live LV Panel.
Provide First Aid & CPR
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to provide first aid and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Solar Grid Connect
This course provides nationally accredited training for electricians in the design and installation of grid-connected PV systems.
Working Safely in the Solar Industry
The course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry is a short course targeted at persons seeking to work in the solar industry with the installation of photovoltaic and solar water systems.
Licensed Electrician Theory (LET) Assessment
Licensed Electrician Theory Assessment (LET) assesses a broad range of knowledge related to Australian Standards and Regulations
Safe Working Practice (SWP) Assessment
Safe Working Practice (SWP), assesses your ability to safely isolate, disconnect then reconnect electrical equipment.
Mentoring for your LEA
Access mentoring before sitting your LEA
Height Awareness
Provides participants currently working or intending to work at heights, with the knowledge and skills to safely work in any height situation.
Train Track Awareness
The Victorian Track Safety Awareness Level 1 course provides the skills and knowledge required by all staff and contractors working in the rail corridor under supervision. This course is suitable for individuals who are new to rail.
Electrical Spotting
This course will enable learners to clearly understand the role of the Spotter as the safety observer to warn mobile plant operators and crane drivers in the proximity of powerlines and underground assets inclusive of communications, water, sewerage and power.
Infection Prevention & Control
Learn how to reduce the risk and transmission of infection while carrying out routine work activities in the construction industry.
Elevating Work Platforms
Learn the skills and knowledge required to safely operate various types of Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs)