Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Electrical Equipment and Systems
Certificate IV in Electrical Equipment and Systems
UEE43020
BFM2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 08/02/2023 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 24/10/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 23/03/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 05/10/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides competencies to manufacture, fit, assemble, erect, operate, test, fault find, alter, repair electrical equipment and includes electrical wiring work only if that work is associated with assembling, maintaining, terminating or altering the wiring between electrical components within a plant or machinery.
An electrical fitter is not authorised to install any electrical wiring systems within an electrical installation as prescribed by definitions contained in AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules).
Electrical equipment means any appliance, article, accessory, wire, fitting, cable, conduit or apparatus that generates, uses, conveys or controls (or that is intended to generate, use, convey or control) electricity above extra-low voltage (ELV).
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 540 weighting points comprising:- 120 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 420 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 420 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 200 weighting points can be taken from Group B; and between 220 and 420 can be taken from Group C (or all 420 elective weighting points can be taken from Group C).
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. 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-requisites 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 60 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 200 weighting points can be taken from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C: General Elective Units
Between 220 and 420 weighting points can be taken from Group C; or all 420 weighting points can be taken from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| A152 | UEE43011 | Certificate IV in Electrical Equipment and Systems | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is:
UEE33020 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting
or
a current Electrical Fitter Occupational License or its equivalent issued in an applicable Australian state or territory.
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