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Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

This qualification gives a grounding in safety and basic skills for work in any electrotechnology field. It covers routine tasks, choosing components, simple circuits, solving routine problems and basic energy saving for homes. People with some experience in this area could have it recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
UEE Electrotechnology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People starting out in electrical or electrotechnology work who want their basic skills recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Electrical trades assistant
  • Electrical assistant
  • Trades assistant

Qualification structure

A total of 410 weighting points comprising: 270 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 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 *. 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.

Core units

8 units
  1. CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  2. UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  3. UEECD0009 (has a prerequisite)Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment
  4. UEECD0021 (has a prerequisite)Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities
  5. UEECD0038Provide solutions and report on routine electrotechnology problems
  6. UEECD0046 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in single path circuits
  7. UEECD0052 (has a prerequisite)Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment
  8. UEERE0087Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy management in residential premises

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

20 units

Group A: Imported and common elective units

  1. BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers
  2. BSBPEF201Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
  3. HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  4. UEECD0035Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
  5. UEECO0002Maintain documentation

Group B: General elective units

  1. ICTICT214Operate application software packages
  2. RIIWHS204Work safely at heights
  3. UEEAS0001 (has a prerequisite)Assemble electronic components
  4. UEEAS0004 (has a prerequisite)Select electronic components for assembly
  5. UEECD0008 (has a prerequisite)Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities
  6. UEECD0019 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
  7. UEECD0020 (has a prerequisite)Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
  8. UEECD0027Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
  9. UEECD0033 (has a prerequisite)Produce products for carrying out energy sector work activities
  10. UEECD0034 (has a prerequisite)Produce routine tools/devices for carrying out energy sector work activities
  11. UEEEC0060 (has a prerequisite)Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
  12. UEERA0035 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems
  13. UEERA0036 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems
  14. UEERE0001Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
  15. UEERL0001 (has a prerequisite)Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • UEERL0001 Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0036 Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEECD0052 Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEEAS0004 Select electronic components for assembly — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace; UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
  • UEECD0034 Produce routine tools/devices for carrying out energy sector work activities — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEECD0008 Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEEAS0001 Assemble electronic components — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0035 Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEECD0021 Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace; UEECD0009 Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment
  • UEECD0033 Produce products for carrying out energy sector work activities — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace; UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
  • UEECD0009 Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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