How to become a electrician in Brisbane

The qualification, the timeframe, and what the work pays. If a number changes, we change it.

Certificate III in Electrotechnology, as an apprenticeship

That is what most Brisbane employers ask for. It takes 4 years, paid throughout depending on the provider and how you study.

This is an apprenticeship, not a course you pay for. You are employed from day one and the qualification is included.

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Where people start

People come into this work from

Labourer
Trades assistant
School leaver
Career changer

Electrician$85,000 to $110,000, once qualified

Contractor or your own businessYour own, with experience

What it costsProviders differ, sometimes by thousands. We compare them.

Pay ranges are indicative and vary by employer, shift and experience. Check current advertisements before you rely on any figure, including ours.

What it is like here

Brisbane specifically

Brisbane has steady demand in domestic and commercial, and the solar and battery work has grown fast. Adult apprentices are common now because the wage is higher than it used to be.

Before you enrol

Three things worth asking

Ask whether the employer is licensed to take an apprentice, because not all are.
Ask how much of the four years is on the tools versus in a classroom.
Ask what happens at the end, because a contractor licence is a separate step.

We will ask all of that for you. Start with the free check.