Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Electrical and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Diploma of Electrical and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
UEE50320
BFO0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 24/10/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 23/03/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/10/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 05/10/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers competencies to select, install, set up, test, commission, fault find, repair and maintain refrigeration, air conditioning and electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises. This qualification contributes to the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Refrigerant Handing Licence.
Refrigerant Handling Licence:
The achievement of the qualification meets the training components for the full national Refrigerant Handling Licence which is required to work on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment that carries the risk of a fluorocarbon refrigerant being emitted while decanting the refrigerant or manufacturing, installing, commissioning, servicing, maintaining or decommissioning RAC equipment.
RAC Occupational Licence:
Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to refrigeration/air conditioning work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.
Electrical Licence:
The achievement of this qualification meets Electrical Regulatory Authority Council (ERAC), or their successor’s, Essential Performance Capabilities for an ‘Unrestricted Electrician’s license’.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 1830 weighting points comprising:- 1750 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 80 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 80 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 20 weighting points can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 20 weighting points can be taken from Group B; between 0 and 20 weighting points can be taken from Group C; and between 40 and 80 weighting points must be taken from Group D (or all electives units of 80 weighting points can be taken from Group D).
Up to 20 weighting points of the general elective units Group A, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG), if not listed weighting points will be 10 points, unless directed from the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee (IRC).
There are units of competency within this qualification that contain pre-requisites. Units of competency that have a pre-requisite requirement are identified by an asterix symbol on training.gov.au. Refer directly to the units of competency to identify pre-requisite requirements to ensure all are complied with. A list of all pre-requisites is also provided in the UEE Pre-requisites Companion Volume.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all pre-requisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units
All core units must be completed.
2. Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
Between 0 and 20 weighting points can be taken from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBX53 | UEECD0011 | Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCD34 | BSBOPS203 | Deliver a service to customers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBY02 | UEECO0002 | Maintain documentation | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBU39 | ICTICT214 | Operate application software packages | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCA56 | UEECD0035 | Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCD26 | HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 4 | Unit of competency |
| OBY92 | UEECO0015 | Provide quotations for installation or service jobs | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBY79 | UEECO0017 | Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs | 18 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Qualification Elective Units
Between 0 and 20 weighting points can be taken from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Qualification Elective Units
Between 0 and 20 weighting points can be taken from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCB01 | UEEIC0009 | Develop an electrical integrated system interface for access through a touch screen | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ31 | UEEEL0050 | Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering | 18 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Qualification Elective Units
Between 40 and 80 weighting points must be taken from Group D (or all elective 80 weighting points can be taken from Group D).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCC43 | UEECD0013 | Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBY04 | UEERA0040 | Evaluate and report on the indoor air quality of buildings | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBY94 | UEEEL0011 | Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus | 36 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| A157 | UEE50311 | Diploma of Electrical and Refrigeration and Air-conditioning | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMB4 | UEE50325 | Diploma of Electrical and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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