Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Hazardous areas - Electrician

Certificate III in Hazardous areas - Electrician

Qualification
National Code:
UEE31707
State Code:
W439
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
12/08/2009
Approved Date
10/11/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
884
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/08/2009
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 12/08/2009 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for awarding this qualification are that the following are successfully achieved:

All of the eighteen (18) Core competency standard units;
At least two (2) Stream Core competency standard units;
A Unit Strand Total of at least five (5) of Elective Competency Standard Units as prescribed in Schedule 3; and
All the required prerequisite Competency Standard Units have been met as required

Note:
1. Prerequisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.
2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a prerequisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.
3. It is recommended that consideration be given to selecting from the following Units in meeting the elective requirements for this qualification:
UEENEEM003B Use and maintain the integrity of portable gas detection devices
UEENEEM004B Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems
UEENEEM005B Install and maintain integrity of fixed gas detection equipment
UEENEEM006B Maintain equipment in hazardous areas
UEENEEM009B Test installations in hazardous areas
UEENEEM010B Conduct close inspection of existing hazardous areas installations
1. Core Competency Standard Units

All core units to be achieved.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7803 UEENEEE001B Apply OHS practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
W7887 UEENEEG009B Develop and connect control circuits 54 Unit of competency
W7804 UEENEEE002B Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components 36 Unit of competency
W7834 UEENEEE033B Document occupational hazards and risks in electrical work 18 Unit of competency
W7886 UEENEEG008B Find and repair faults in electrical apparatus and circuits 72 Unit of competency
W7807 UEENEEE005B Fix and secure equipment 18 Unit of competency
W7883 UEENEEG004B Install low voltage electrical apparatus and associated equipment 72 Unit of competency
W7882 UEENEEG003B Install wiring and accessories for low voltage circuits 72 Unit of competency
W7810 UEENEEE008B Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits 36 Unit of competency
W7757 UEENEEC028B Participate in hazardous areas work and competency development activities 20 Unit of competency
W8184 UEENEEM001B Report on the integrity of explosion-protected equipment in hazardous areas 18 Unit of competency
W7885 UEENEEG007B Select and arrange equipment for general electrical installations 90 Unit of competency
W7880 UEENEEG001B Solve problems in electromagnetic circuits 54 Unit of competency
W7805 UEENEEE003B Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits 36 Unit of competency
W7806 UEENEEE004B Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits 36 Unit of competency
W7881 UEENEEG002B Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage circuits 72 Unit of competency
W7809 UEENEEE007B Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals 36 Unit of competency
W7884 UEENEEG005B Verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations 36 Unit of competency
2. Stream Core Competency Standard Units

At least 2 of the following competency standard units to be achieved.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7811 UEENEEE009B Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes 18 Unit of competency
W7740 UEENEEC010B Deliver a service to customers 18 Unit of competency
W7731 UEENEEC001B Maintain documentation 18 Unit of competency
W8180 UEENEEK042A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 18 Unit of competency
W7822 UEENEEE020B Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus 18 Unit of competency
W7733 UEENEEC003B Provide quotations for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
W7732 UEENEEC002B Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
W7759 UEENEED001B Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace 18 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYL3 UEE31706 Certificate III in Hazardous areas - Electrician Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
W832 UEE31710 Certificate III in Hazardous areas - Electrician Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code UEE31707 taken from the Electrotechnology Training Package UEE07 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9655 0600 or Email: sales@atpl.net.au

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by CD&R on 10/11/2010.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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