Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control

Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control

Qualification
National Code:
UEE31225
State Code:
BOA2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
30/07/2025
Approved Date
09/12/2025
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
954
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/07/2025
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 30/07/2025 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain systems and devices for measurement and recording of physical/chemical phenomenon and related process control.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 1060 weighting points comprising:
- 920 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 140 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.

Choose a total of 140 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 80 and 140 weighting points must be taken from Group B; or all minimum 140 weighting points can be taken from Group B.

Up to 60 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. If weighting points are not listed for an imported unit in any other UEE qualification, default weighting will be 10 points.

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 (TGA). 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
OBY70 UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector 18 Unit of competency
OCA55 UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
OBZ15 UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers 54 Unit of competency
OCC58 UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring 54 Unit of competency
OCC08 UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work 18 Unit of competency
OFG95 UEECO0028 Engage in instrumentation, control, machine or switchgear work and competency development 54 Unit of competency
OBX42 UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 36 Unit of competency
OBX92 UEEIC0021 Find and rectify faults in process final control elements 36 Unit of competency
OBY81 UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment 18 Unit of competency
OCB08 UEEIC0022 Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment 18 Unit of competency
OBZ26 UEEIC0023 Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing 18 Unit of competency
OCB02 UEEIC0030 Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops 36 Unit of competency
OBX61 UEEIC0029 Set up and adjust PID control loops 36 Unit of competency
OCB00 UEEIC0031 Set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks 54 Unit of competency
OCA95 UEEIC0038 Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
OCA64 UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits 72 Unit of competency
OBX40 UEEIC0039 Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
OCA51 UEECD0045 Solve problems in multiple path extra-low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits 36 Unit of competency
OCA93 UEEIC0041 Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
OCA91 UEEIC0043 Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
OCC28 UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
OCA88 UEEIC0047 Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals 36 Unit of competency
OBZ41 UEEIC0048 Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installations 36 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units

Between 0 and 60 weighting points may 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
ODX74 CPCWHS1001 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
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 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 80 and 140 weighting points must be taken from Group B; or all 140 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
OCB23 UEEIC0004 Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments 36 Unit of competency
OEE62 UEEHA0022 Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area 36 Unit of competency
OCB31 UEEHA0004 Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment 36 Unit of competency
OEF68 UEEHA0025 Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems 54 Unit of competency
OEE67 UEEHA0026 Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas 54 Unit of competency
OCB41 UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components 36 Unit of competency
OCA98 UEEIC0033 Set up gas analysis measuring and control instruments 18 Unit of competency
OCA23 UEEIC0035 Set up scientific analysis measuring and control instruments 18 Unit of competency
OBZ29 UEEIC0036 Set up water analysis measuring and control instruments 18 Unit of competency
OBZ94 UEEIC0037 Set up weighting measuring and control instruments 18 Unit of competency
OBY58 UEEEC0069 Troubleshoot digital sub-systems 72 Unit of competency
OBX60 UEEIC0045 Troubleshoot medical equipment control systems 108 Unit of competency
OBY05 UEEIC0046 Troubleshoot process control systems 54 Unit of competency
OCB72 UEEEC0075 Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies 36 Unit of competency
OBZ77 UEECD0050 Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device 18 Unit of competency
OBZ69 UEECS0033 Use engineering applications software on personal computers 36 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BFQ5 UEE31220 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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