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Electrical Licence

Electrical Licence

Pathway
National Code
State Code
WT39
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Certificate III in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade
National Code
MEM30405
State Code
W239
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
27/09/2011
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
11/09/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Version
3.00
Current Release Date
27/09/2011
Nominal Hours
864
Description
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
All core units must be completed
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5502 MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment 4 Unit of competency
W5531 MEM15024A Apply quality procedures 4 Unit of competency
W5532 MEM15002A Apply quality systems 16 Unit of competency
W5552 MEM17003A Assist in the provision of on the job training 18 Unit of competency
W5452 MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 18 Unit of competency
W5451 MEM16006A Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
D3655 MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
W5449 MEM12024A Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
W5492 MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
W5513 MEM14005A Plan a complete activity 32 Unit of competency
W5512 MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task 4 Unit of competency
W5548 MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment 4 Unit of competency
2. Electrical/Electronic Trade Stream Units
Select units to the value of at least 40 points. The units in this group are required for licensing.
Select only units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in the Electrical/Electronic trade environment.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5594 MEM18049B Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c. 27 Unit of competency
W5459 MEM10004B Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters 18 Unit of competency
W5593 MEM18048B Fault find and repair/rectify basic electrical circuits 108 Unit of competency
W5597 MEM18051B Fault find and repair/rectify complex electrical circuits 54 Unit of competency
W5591 MEM18046B Fault find/repair electrical equipment/components up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c. 90 Unit of competency
W5458 MEM10003B Install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c. 88 Unit of competency
W5418 MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
W5494 MEM12002B Perform electrical/electronic measurement 18 Unit of competency
W5496 MEM12004B Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement 36 Unit of competency
W5457 MEM10002B Terminate and connect electrical wiring 27 Unit of competency
W5454 MEM10011B Terminate and connect specialist cables 27 Unit of competency
W5563 MEM18001C Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
W5574 MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
3. Trade Specialisation Units
Select units to bring the total of elective units to at least 73 points
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5460 MEM10005B Commission programmable controller programs 36 Unit of competency
W5601 MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 27 Unit of competency
W5503 MEM13001B Perform emergency first aid 9 Unit of competency
W5302 MEM05001B Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components 36 Unit of competency
W5294 MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
W5554 MEM18011C Shut down and isolate machines/equipment 18 Unit of competency
W5610 MEM18063B Terminate signal and data cables 36 Unit of competency
W5378 MEM07032B Use workshop machines for basic operations 18 Unit of competency
4. Elective Units (Capstone Units)
For students completing their apprenticeship after 1 August 2011 and prior to 30 September 2015:
Only students who are eligible to undertake the Capstone Assessment and who wish to appply for a full Electricians Licence should complete the following modules.
for further information or clarification on elegibility contact the EnergySafety Licensing Office on (08) 9422 5282.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
90353 NUE505A Electrical Systems Safety 9 Module
90318 NUE505B Electrical Systems Safety - Monitoring Competency Development 12 Module
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Note
This program was amended by Training Curriculum Services on 31 October 2011.

The modules NUE505A and NUE505B were changed from the Trade Stream Units to Elective Units to reflect changes to electrical licensing requirements.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
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