Can a 16-year-old undertake UEE30820 as an apprentice without meeting the 18+ requirement?
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What are the entry requirements for UEE30820?
Entry requires being 18 years or older (or 16 for an apprenticeship contract), successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent, English proficiency, completion of a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy assessment, and typically undertaking it as part of a formal apprenticeship contract with an employer.
What is the course structure and unit requirements for UEE30820?
The qualification requires 1,110 weighting points, comprising 990 core points and 120 elective points, typically equating to 29-32 units of competency. Core units provide foundational competencies, while electives allow for specialisation.
What are the core structural requirements of UEE30820?
The qualification requires 1,110 weighting points, comprising 990 core points and 120 elective points, typically equating to 29-32 units of competency. Core units provide foundational competencies, while electives allow for specialisation.