Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Electrical - Air Conditioning Split Systems

Certificate IV in Electrical - Air Conditioning Split Systems

Qualification
National Code:
UEE40520
State Code:
BFQ3
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
07/02/2022
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
405
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 20/12/2022 Current 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 in buildings and premises and split air conditioning systems to a prescribed routine where the maximum plant capacity for each system does not exceed 18 kilowatt (kW). It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants for split systems.
Split systems include wall hung, floor and ceiling suspended, cassette and ducted fan coil split systems. This qualification excludes competencies required for service, repair, maintenance or the safe and proper installation of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 450 weighting points comprising:
- 290 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 160 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.

Choose a total of 160 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 80 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 80 weighting points can be taken from Group B; and between 80 and 160 weighting points can be taken from Group C (or all electives units of 160 weighting points can be taken from Group C).

Up to 80 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 (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
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
OCA01 UEERA0049 Install and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems 63 Unit of competency
OCB19 UEECD0027 Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan 18 Unit of competency
OCB86 UEERA0059 Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings 36 Unit of competency
OBZ23 UEERA0064 Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systems 54 Unit of competency
2. Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

Between 0 and 80 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 Qualification Elective Units

Between 0 and 80 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
OBY46 UEERA0007 Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants 9 Unit of competency
OBZ75 UEEIC0002 Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices 18 Unit of competency
OBZ15 UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers 54 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
OBZ69 UEECS0033 Use engineering applications software on personal computers 36 Unit of competency
4. Group C Qualification Elective Units

Between 80 and 160 weighting points can be taken from Group C; or all 160 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
OBY53 UEERA0002 Analyse the psychrometric performance of HVAC/R systems 45 Unit of competency
OBY52 UEERA0003 Analyse the thermodynamic performance of HVAC/R systems 45 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
OBX98 UEECD0047 Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities 36 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
A136 UEE40511 Certificate IV in Electrical - Air-conditioning Split Systems 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
and
a Trainee Refrigerant Handling Licence.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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