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Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician

Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician

Qualification
National Code:
UEE40620
State Code:
BFN2
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
05/10/2020
Approved Date
12/04/2022
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
396
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
6.00
Current Release Date
08/02/2023
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
6.00 08/02/2023 Current Approved
5.00 20/12/2022 Replaced Approved
4.00 24/10/2022 Replaced 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, commission, fault find and maintain electrical systems and equipment with options, typically in explosion protection; electrical machines; electrical inspection; safety auditing; contracting; lifts and energy supply/distribution.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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

Choose a totalof 320 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 100 weighting points can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 100 weighting points can be taken from Group B; and between 220 and 320 weighting points can be taken from Group C(or all 320 elective weighting points can be taken from Group C).

Up to 100 weighting points of the general elective unitsGroup 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-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
OCB37 UEECD0010 Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report 54 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
OCB19 UEECD0027 Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan 18 Unit of competency
2. Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

Between 0 and 100 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
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
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 100 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
OCB59 UEEEL0026 Align and install traction lift equipment 18 Unit of competency
OCB99 UEEEC0003 Assemble and set up basic security systems 72 Unit of competency
OFE04 UEERS0021 Assemble and wire electrical rail signalling equipment 36 Unit of competency
OBZ75 UEEIC0002 Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices 18 Unit of competency
OCA13 UEEAS0007 Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear 36 Unit of competency
OCB69 UEEEL0004 Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment 36 Unit of competency
OEF61 UEEHA0020 Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas 36 Unit of competency
OCB53 UEEEL0033 Conduct electrical tests on LV electrical machines 36 Unit of competency
OBX64 UEEEL0034 Conduct mechanical tests on electrical machines and components 36 Unit of competency
OEW19 UEERE0054 Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems 27 Unit of competency
OEE75 UEEHA0038 Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas 36 Unit of competency
OEE62 UEEHA0022 Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area 36 Unit of competency
OCB17 UEEIC0011 Develop electrical integrated systems 18 Unit of competency
OBZ15 UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers 54 Unit of competency
OCA28 UEEEL0045 Diagnose and rectify faults in traction lift systems 72 Unit of competency
OCB31 UEEHA0004 Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment 36 Unit of competency
OBY12 UEERA0035 Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems 18 Unit of competency
OBY11 UEERA0036 Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems 54 Unit of competency
OBZ06 UEEAS0008 Fabricate and assemble bus bars 36 Unit of competency
OCA26 UEEEL0046 Find and repair faults in LV d.c. electrical apparatus and circuits 54 Unit of competency
ODO35 UEERE0050 Identify and isolate multiple supply systems 20 Unit of competency
ODP03 UEEEL0075 Inspect, test and maintain emergency alarm systems and equipment 20 Unit of competency
ODP04 UEEEL0076 Inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting systems 25 Unit of competency
OEE77 UEEEL0078 Install and commission whole current electricity meters 18 Unit of competency
OBX97 UEEDV0005 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services 72 Unit of competency
OCB47 UEEEL0049 Install and maintain emergency safety systems 54 Unit of competency
OFE00 UEERS0024 Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds 27 Unit of competency
OED63 UETDRSB007 Install and maintain substation direct current systems 20 Unit of competency
OEF68 UEEHA0025 Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems 54 Unit of competency
OEU02 UEERE0080 Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid 27 Unit of competency
OEV05 UEERE0081 Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment 27 Unit of competency
OCA87 UEEDV0008 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling 36 Unit of competency
OCB46 UEEEL0052 Maintain and service traction lift systems and equipment 36 Unit of competency
OEE00 UETDRSB010 Maintain capacitor bank equipment 20 Unit of competency
OEE67 UEEHA0026 Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas 54 Unit of competency
OEE05 UETDRIS031 Maintain insulating oil 15 Unit of competency
OBZ21 UEEEL0053 Maintain operation of electrical marine equipment and systems 54 Unit of competency
OCB44 UEEEL0054 Maintain operation of electrical mining equipment and systems 54 Unit of competency
OCC45 UEEAS0009 Mount and wire control panel equipment 36 Unit of competency
OBY62 UEEEL0055 Overhaul and repair major switchgear and control gear 54 Unit of competency
ODN29 UETDRIS017 Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule 45 Unit of competency
ODM42 UETDRIS018 Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule 45 Unit of competency
ODN55 UETDRSB001 Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule 45 Unit of competency
OBZ62 UEEEL0056 Place and connect electrical coils 36 Unit of competency
OCC38 UEECD0028 Plan an integrated cabling installation system 36 Unit of competency
OBY98 UEEIC0024 Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems 18 Unit of competency
OCB86 UEERA0059 Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings 36 Unit of competency
OCA35 UEEEL0016 Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products 18 Unit of competency
OBY73 UEEEL0061 Provide advice on the application of energy efficient lighting for ambient and aesthetic effect 18 Unit of competency
OCB63 UEEEL0017 Repair and maintain mechanical components of electrical machines 36 Unit of competency
OFD88 UEERS0036 Repair rail signalling power and control cables 36 Unit of competency
OCB41 UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components 36 Unit of competency
OCB43 UEEEL0066 Rewind LV direct current machines 54 Unit of competency
OBZ55 UEEEL0067 Rewind single phase machines 36 Unit of competency
OCB39 UEEEL0068 Rewind three phase low voltage induction machines 54 Unit of competency
OCA75 UEEEL0069 Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations 54 Unit of competency
OCA95 UEEIC0038 Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
OBX40 UEEIC0039 Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
OED67 UETDRIS032 Solve problems in network equipment 35 Unit of competency
OED75 UETDRIS033 Solve problems in network protection 35 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
OCA63 UEEEL0022 Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications 36 Unit of competency
OFD87 UEERS0037 Test copper rail signalling cables 18 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
OCA88 UEEIC0047 Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals 36 Unit of competency
OCA57 UEEEL0074 Wind electrical coils 36 Unit of competency
4. Group C General Elective Units

Between 220 and 320 weighting points can be taken from Group C; or all 320 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
OEU81 UEERE0052 Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in commercial facilities 36 Unit of competency
OEU72 UEERE0053 Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in industrial properties and enterprises 36 Unit of competency
OBJ23 CPPHES4005 Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements 100 Unit of competency
OBY87 UEEEL0027 Carry out low voltage electrical field testing and report findings 54 Unit of competency
OBZ07 UEEEL0029 Conduct compliance inspection of LV electrical installations with demand exceeding 100 A per phase 36 Unit of competency
OBZ79 UEEEL0030 Conduct compliance inspection of single phase LV electrical installations 54 Unit of competency
OBZ47 UEEEL0031 Conduct compliance inspection of special LV electrical installations 54 Unit of competency
OBX80 UEEEL0032 Conduct electrical tests on HV electrical machines 54 Unit of competency
OCA58 UEEEL0036 Design effective and efficient lighting for residential and commercial buildings 18 Unit of competency
OEW95 UEERE0061 Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems 36 Unit of competency
OCB01 UEEIC0009 Develop an electrical integrated system interface for access through a touch screen 18 Unit of competency
OCB51 UEEEL0040 Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct an electrical contracting business 72 Unit of competency
OBX65 UEEEL0007 Develop detailed electrical drawings 54 Unit of competency
OEU16 UEERE0068 Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for electrical installations 18 Unit of competency
OCA08 UEEIC0012 Develop structured programs to control external devices 36 Unit of competency
OCB15 UEEIC0014 Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems 54 Unit of competency
OBZ04 UEEIC0015 Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers 54 Unit of competency
OCB48 UEEEL0044 Diagnose and rectify faults in complex lift systems 36 Unit of competency
OCB12 UEEIC0018 Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems 54 Unit of competency
OCA06 UEECO0001 Estimate electrotechnology projects 36 Unit of competency
OCA43 UEEIC0020 Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems 54 Unit of competency
OBZ31 UEEEL0050 Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering 18 Unit of competency
OCB40 UEEEL0051 Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes 54 Unit of competency
OCA02 UEEEL0057 Plan electrical installations with a low voltage demand up to 400 A per phase 36 Unit of competency
OBZ27 UEEEL0059 Plan low voltage switchboard and control panel layouts 36 Unit of competency
OBY57 UEEEL0060 Prepare quotations for the supply of effective and efficient lighting products for lighting projects 18 Unit of competency
OCB42 UEEEL0063 Provide photometric data for illumination system design 54 Unit of competency
OBZ96 UEEIC0026 Provide solutions to fluid circuit operations 54 Unit of competency
OCA40 UEEIC0027 Provide solutions to pneumatic-hydraulic system operations 72 Unit of competency
OBZ25 UEEIC0028 Provide solutions to problems in industrial control systems 54 Unit of competency
OCA81 UEEEL0064 Rewind HV three phase induction machines rated for voltages above 3.3 kV 54 Unit of competency
OBZ97 UEEEL0065 Rewind HV three phase induction machines rated for voltages to 3.3 kV 54 Unit of competency
OCB34 UEEEL0070 Select effective and efficient light sources and luminaries for given locations and designs 54 Unit of competency
OCB36 UEEEL0071 Select low voltage power factor correction equipment 36 Unit of competency
OCB33 UEEEL0072 Set up and place LV electrical apparatus and associated circuits into service 36 Unit of competency
OCA97 UEEIC0034 Set up industrial field control devices 54 Unit of competency
OCA68 UEEIC0040 Solve problems in polyphase electronic power control circuits 54 Unit of competency
OCA30 UEEIC0042 Solve problems in single phase electronic power control circuits 54 Unit of competency
OBX48 UEEEL0073 Verify compliance and functionality of special LV electrical installations 36 Unit of competency
OBZ35 UEECD0063 Write work activity reports 18 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
A138 UEE40611 Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician Qualification
No information
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
(TR04330) ELECTROTECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS ELECTRICIAN (LEVEL 4) Traineeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.