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Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Qualification
National Code:
UEE30807
State Code:
W431
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
29/07/2011
Approved Date
15/08/2008
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
904
Duration
6 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/07/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 29/07/2011 Current Approved
Description

Scope
This qualification provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in building and premises. It includes ERAC requirements for an 'Electrician's licence'.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for awarding this qualification are that the following are successfully achieved:

All of the seventeen (17) Core competency standard units;
At least two (2) Stream Core competency standard units;
A Unit Strand Total of at least six (6) of Elective Competency Standard Units as prescribed in Schedule 3. **The Electrotechnology Training Package UEE07 must be consulted for a list of units in Schedule 3 and the Unit Strand value of units; and
All the required prerequisite Competency Standard Units have been met as required

Note:
1. Prerequisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.
2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a prerequisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.
3. **In addition to Core units and Stream Core units (listed below in Groups 1 and 2) students must complete Elective units according to the rules given above.
1. Core Competency Standard Units

All core units to be achieved.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7803 UEENEEE001B Apply OHS practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
W7887 UEENEEG009B Develop and connect control circuits 54 Unit of competency
W7804 UEENEEE002B Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components 36 Unit of competency
W7834 UEENEEE033B Document occupational hazards and risks in electrical work 18 Unit of competency
W7886 UEENEEG008B Find and repair faults in electrical apparatus and circuits 72 Unit of competency
W7807 UEENEEE005B Fix and secure equipment 18 Unit of competency
W7883 UEENEEG004B Install low voltage electrical apparatus and associated equipment 72 Unit of competency
W7882 UEENEEG003B Install wiring and accessories for low voltage circuits 72 Unit of competency
W7810 UEENEEE008B Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits 36 Unit of competency
W7749 UEENEEC020B Participate in electrical work and competency development activities 54 Unit of competency
W7885 UEENEEG007B Select and arrange equipment for general electrical installations 90 Unit of competency
W7880 UEENEEG001B Solve problems in electromagnetic circuits 54 Unit of competency
W7805 UEENEEE003B Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits 36 Unit of competency
W7806 UEENEEE004B Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits 36 Unit of competency
W7881 UEENEEG002B Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage circuits 72 Unit of competency
W7809 UEENEEE007B Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals 36 Unit of competency
W7884 UEENEEG005B Verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations 36 Unit of competency
2. Stream Core Competency Standard Units

At least 2 of the following competency standard units to be achieved.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7811 UEENEEE009B Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes 18 Unit of competency
W7740 UEENEEC010B Deliver a service to customers 18 Unit of competency
W7731 UEENEEC001B Maintain documentation 18 Unit of competency
W8180 UEENEEK042A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 18 Unit of competency
W7822 UEENEEE020B Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus 18 Unit of competency
W7733 UEENEEC003B Provide quotations for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
W7732 UEENEEC002B Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
W7759 UEENEED001B Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace 18 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYK5 UEE30806 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Qualification
M035 UTE31199 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
A123 UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code UEE30807 taken from the Electrotechnology Training Package UEE07 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9655 0600 or Email: sales@atpl.net.au

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching and Learning Directorate July, 2008.
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP00660) ELECTRICAL MECHANICS Apprenticeship

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