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Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

This qualification covers the work of an electrician. It includes installing, testing, fault finding, repairing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment in buildings, plus wiring, circuits, switchgear and safe work. If you already do this work, your experience may count towards the qualification through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
UEE Electrotechnology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Electrical workers with solid on-the-job experience in wiring, testing and fault finding who want their skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Electrician
  • Electrical tradesperson
  • Maintenance electrician
  • Construction electrician

Qualification structure

A total of 1,110 weighting points comprising: 990 core weighting points listed below; plus 120 general elective weighting points. General elective weighting points are to be selected from the Group A general elective units listed below, or up to 40 general elective weighting points, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that 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. 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

27 units
  1. HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  2. UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  3. UEECD0016 (has a prerequisite)Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
  4. UEECD0019 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
  5. UEECD0020 (has a prerequisite)Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
  6. UEECD0044 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in multiple path circuits
  7. UEECD0046 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in single path circuits
  8. UEECD0051 (has a prerequisite)Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
  9. UEECO0023Participate in electrical work and competency development activities
  10. UEEEL0003 (has a prerequisite)Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations
  11. UEEEL0005 (has a prerequisite)Develop and connect electrical control circuits
  12. UEEEL0008 (has a prerequisite)Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls
  13. UEEEL0009 (has a prerequisite)Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls
  14. UEEEL0010 (has a prerequisite)Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits
  15. UEEEL0012 (has a prerequisite)Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories
  16. UEEEL0014 (has a prerequisite)Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits
  17. UEEEL0018 (has a prerequisite)Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations
  18. UEEEL0019 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines
  19. UEEEL0020 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
  20. UEEEL0021 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices
  21. UEEEL0023 (has a prerequisite)Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits
  22. UEEEL0024 (has a prerequisite)Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines
  23. UEEEL0025 (has a prerequisite)Test and connect transformers
  24. UEEEL0039 (has a prerequisite)Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations
  25. UEEEL0047 (has a prerequisite)Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies
  26. UEERE0001Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
  27. UETDRRF004 (has a prerequisite)Perform rescue from a live LV panel

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

Elective units

74 units

Group A General elective units

  1. UEEAS0007 (has a prerequisite)Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear
  2. UEEAS0008 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate and assemble bus bars
  3. UEEAS0009 (has a prerequisite)Mount and wire control panel equipment
  4. UEECD0028 (has a prerequisite)Plan an integrated cabling installation system
  5. UEECD0050 (has a prerequisite)Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device
  6. UEECS0033Use engineering applications software on personal computers
  7. UEEDV0005 (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services
  8. UEEDV0008 (has a prerequisite)Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling
  9. UEEEC0003 (has a prerequisite)Assemble and set up basic security systems
  10. UEEEC0060 (has a prerequisite)Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
  11. UEEEC0075 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies
  12. UEEEL0004 (has a prerequisite)Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment
  13. UEEEL0016Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products
  14. UEEEL0017 (has a prerequisite)Repair and maintain mechanical components of electrical machines
  15. UEEEL0022 (has a prerequisite)Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications
  16. UEEEL0026 (has a prerequisite)Align and install traction lift equipment
  17. UEEEL0033 (has a prerequisite)Conduct electrical tests on LV electrical machines
  18. UEEEL0034 (has a prerequisite)Conduct mechanical tests on electrical machines and components
  19. UEEEL0045 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in traction lift systems
  20. UEEEL0046 (has a prerequisite)Find and repair faults in LV d.c. electrical apparatus and circuits
  21. UEEEL0049 (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain emergency safety systems
  22. UEEEL0052 (has a prerequisite)Maintain and service traction lift systems and equipment
  23. UEEEL0053 (has a prerequisite)Maintain operation of electrical marine equipment and systems
  24. UEEEL0054 (has a prerequisite)Maintain operation of electrical mining equipment and systems
  25. UEEEL0055 (has a prerequisite)Overhaul and repair major switchgear and control gear
  26. UEEEL0056 (has a prerequisite)Place and connect electrical coils
  27. UEEEL0061 (has a prerequisite)Provide advice on the application of energy efficient lighting for ambient and aesthetic effect
  28. UEEEL0066 (has a prerequisite)Rewind LV direct current machines
  29. UEEEL0067 (has a prerequisite)Rewind single phase machines
  30. UEEEL0068 (has a prerequisite)Rewind three phase low voltage induction machines
  31. UEEEL0069 (has a prerequisite)Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations
  32. UEEEL0074 (has a prerequisite)Wind electrical coils
  33. UEEEL0075 (has a prerequisite)Inspect, test and maintain emergency alarm systems and equipment
  34. UEEEL0076 (has a prerequisite)Inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting systems
  35. UEEEL0078 (has a prerequisite)Install and commission whole current electricity meters
  36. UEEHA0004Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
  37. UEEHA0020 (has a prerequisite)Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
  38. UEEHA0022 (has a prerequisite)Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area
  39. UEEHA0025 (has a prerequisite)Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems
  40. UEEHA0026 (has a prerequisite)Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas
  41. UEEHA0038 (has a prerequisite)Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
  42. UEEIC0002 (has a prerequisite)Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
  43. UEEIC0011 (has a prerequisite)Develop electrical integrated systems
  44. UEEIC0013 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
  45. UEEIC0015 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
  46. UEEIC0024 (has a prerequisite)Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems
  47. UEEIC0038 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems
  48. UEEIC0039 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems
  49. UEEIC0041 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems
  50. UEEIC0043 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems
  51. UEEIC0047 (has a prerequisite)Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals
  52. UEERA0035 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems
  53. UEERA0036 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems
  54. UEERA0049 (has a prerequisite)Install and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems
  55. UEERA0059 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
  56. UEERA0064 (has a prerequisite)Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systems
  57. UEERE0049Apply safe work practices in the rooftop solar industry
  58. UEERE0054Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems
  59. UEERE0077 (has a prerequisite)Install battery storage equipment power conversion equipment to grid
  60. UEERE0078 (has a prerequisite)Install battery storage to power conversion equipment
  61. UEERE0080 (has a prerequisite)Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid
  62. UEERE0081 (has a prerequisite)Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment
  63. UEERS0021 (has a prerequisite)Assemble and wire rail signalling equipment
  64. UEERS0024 (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds
  65. UEERS0036 (has a prerequisite)Repair rail signalling power and control cables
  66. UEERS0037 (has a prerequisite)Test copper rail signalling cables
  67. UETDRIS017 (has a prerequisite)Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule
  68. UETDRIS018 (has a prerequisite)Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule
  69. UETDRIS031 (has a prerequisite)Maintain insulating oil
  70. UETDRIS032 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in network equipment
  71. UETDRIS033 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in network protection
  72. UETDRSB001Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule
  73. UETDRSB007 (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain substation direct current systems
  74. UETDRSB010 (has a prerequisite)Maintain capacitor bank equipment

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

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

Licence in most jurisdictions the qualification must be completed as an apprenticeship or Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) pathway. Where required for Licencing, the certification documentation issued must indicate if the qualification was completed as an apprenticeship or Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) pathway.

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