Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Electrical - Rail Signalling

Certificate IV in Electrical - Rail Signalling

Qualification
National Code:
UEE41220
State Code:
BFO2
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
05/10/2020
Approved Date
12/04/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
459
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/03/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 23/03/2022 Current Transition (Replaced)
1.00 05/10/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification provides competencies to install, certify, fault find and maintain rail signalling equipment and systems.
This includes requirements for performing like-for-like replacement, performing authorised installations and alterations, and applying emergency operational restriction. It excludes changing circuit principles, changing the design function and commissioning.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 510 weighting points comprising:
- 440 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 70 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.

Choose a total of 70 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 30 weighting points can be taken from Group A; of which between 0 and 40 weighting points can be taken from Group B; and between 30 and 70 weighting points can be taken from Group C (or all 70 elective weighting points can be taken from Group C).

Up to 30 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 this 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-requisite 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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBX91 UEERS0001 Assemble and wire internal electrical rail signalling equipment 27 Unit of competency
OBX88 UEERS0004 Find and repair rail signalling system faults 18 Unit of competency
OCA29 UEERE0015 Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures 18 Unit of competency
OCA17 UEECD0024 Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures 18 Unit of competency
OBX87 UEERS0005 Install and maintain active level crossing equipment 36 Unit of competency
ODJ67 UEERS0009 Install and maintain power-operated point actuating devices 36 Unit of competency
OBX81 UEERS0010 Install and maintain rail signalling power supplies 36 Unit of competency
OBX78 UEERS0011 Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds 27 Unit of competency
OBX77 UEERS0012 Install and maintain trackside signal and train protection equipment 36 Unit of competency
OBX76 UEERS0013 Install and maintain train detection equipment 36 Unit of competency
OBX74 UEERS0014 Install and maintain vital relay interlocking systems 36 Unit of competency
OCB19 UEECD0027 Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan 18 Unit of competency
OBX69 UEERS0017 Repair rail signalling power and control cables 36 Unit of competency
OBX67 UEERS0019 Test copper rail signalling cables 18 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units

Between 0 and 30 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
AVH86 TLIS2004 Install and maintain rail bonding systems 40 Unit of competency
OBY02 UEECO0002 Maintain documentation 18 Unit of competency
OBU39 ICTICT214 Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
AXI38 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6 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: General Elective Units

Between 0 and 40 weighting points can be taken from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBZ30 UEECS0029 Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN) 72 Unit of competency
OBZ69 UEECS0033 Use engineering applications software on personal computers 36 Unit of competency
4. Group C: General Elective Units

Between 30 and 70 weighting points can be taken from Group C; or all 70 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
OCB37 UEECD0010 Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report 54 Unit of competency
OBX90 UEERS0002 Decommission electrical and electromechanical rail signalling from service 18 Unit of competency
OBX89 UEERS0003 Develop rail signalling system maintenance programs 18 Unit of competency
OBX86 UEERS0006 Install and maintain computer-based interlocking rail systems 27 Unit of competency
OBX85 UEERS0007 Install and maintain non-vital screen-based control systems 18 Unit of competency
OBX84 UEERS0008 Install and maintain non-vital telemetry systems 36 Unit of competency
OBX72 UEERS0015 Maintain electronic and microprocessor-based remote control systems 18 Unit of competency
OBX70 UEERS0016 Maintain mechanical rail signalling equipment and infrastructure 18 Unit of competency
OBY71 UEECD0058 Observe safety practices are followed in the vicinity of isolated electrical cables 18 Unit of competency
OBX57 UEERS0018 Test and commission rail power equipment 18 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
A143 UEE41211 Certificate IV in Electrical - Rail Signalling Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BJD4 UEE41223 Certificate IV in Rail Signalling Qualification
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Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for this qualification is:
UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
or
a current 'Unrestricted Electricians Licence' or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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