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  • Certificate III
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Appliance Service

This qualification covers setting up, servicing and repairing electrical and refrigerated appliances. Work includes washing machines, dryers, fridges, small appliances and power tools, as well as motors, controls and refrigerant handling. People who already service appliances could have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
UEE Electrotechnology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
UEE32120 Certificate III in Appliance Service (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who service and repair household or commercial appliances and want a qualification that reflects their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Appliance technician
  • Appliance service technician
  • Appliance repairer
  • Electrical appliance serviceperson

Qualification structure

A total of 1080 weighting points comprising: 870 core weighting points listed below; plus 210 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below. Choose a total of 210 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 100 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 110 and 210 weighting points must be taken from Group B; or all 210 elective unit weighting points can be taken from Group B. Up to 100 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

23 units
  1. UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  2. UEECD0016 (has a prerequisite)Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
  3. UEECD0019 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
  4. UEECD0020 (has a prerequisite)Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
  5. UEECD0042 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in ELV single path circuits
  6. UEECD0051 (has a prerequisite)Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
  7. UEECO0026Engage in appliance, business or computer equipment servicing work and competency development
  8. UEERA0037 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems - appliances
  9. UEERA0043 (has a prerequisite)Find and rectify faults in appliance control systems and devices
  10. UEERA0044 (has a prerequisite)Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls
  11. UEERA0045 (has a prerequisite)Find and rectify faults in three phase motors and associated controls
  12. UEERA0059 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
  13. UEERA0063 (has a prerequisite)Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - appliances
  14. UEERA0085 (has a prerequisite)Service clothes washing machines and dryers
  15. UEERA0089 (has a prerequisite)Service refrigeration appliances
  16. UEERA0091 (has a prerequisite)Service small electrical appliances and power tools
  17. UEERA0092 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration and air conditioning circuits
  18. UEERA0093 (has a prerequisite)Verify functionality and compliance of appliances
  19. UEERE0001Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
  20. UEERL0001 (has a prerequisite)Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
  21. UEERL0002 (has a prerequisite)Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.
  22. UEERL0004 (has a prerequisite)Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring
  23. UEERL0005 (has a prerequisite)Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures

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

Elective units

22 units

Group A: Imported and common elective units

  1. BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers
  2. CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  3. HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  4. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  5. ICTICT214Operate application software packages
  6. UEECD0011Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
  7. UEECD0035Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
  8. UEECO0002Maintain documentation
  9. UEECO0015Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
  10. UEECO0017Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

Group B: Qualification elective units

  1. UEERA0006Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant
  2. UEERA0007Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants
  3. UEERA0035 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems
  4. UEERA0068 (has a prerequisite)Repair and service self-contained carbon dioxide refrigeration and heat pump systems
  5. UEERA0075 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in post-mix refrigeration systems
  6. UEERA0076 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in refrigerated beverage vending cabinets
  7. UEERA0083 (has a prerequisite)Service and repair microwave ovens
  8. UEERA0084 (has a prerequisite)Service and repair self-contained flammable refrigerants air conditioning and refrigeration systems
  9. UEERA0086 (has a prerequisite)Service dishwasher machines
  10. UEERA0087 (has a prerequisite)Service electrical heating appliances
  11. UEERA0088 (has a prerequisite)Service gas heating appliances
  12. UEERA0090 (has a prerequisite)Service room air conditioners

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

PREREQUISITES

  • UEERA0044 Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0075 Resolve problems in post-mix refrigeration systems — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0084 Service and repair self- contained flammable refrigerants air conditioning and refrigeration systems — prerequisite: UEERA0053 Install, commission, service and maintain medium temperature systems; UEERA0089 Service refrigeration appliances; UEERA0007 Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants
  • UEERA0087 Service electrical heating appliances — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0043 Find and rectify faults in appliance control systems and devices — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0063 Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - appliances — 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
  • UEERA0093 Verify functionality and compliance of appliances — prerequisite: UEERL0001 Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply; UEERL0005 Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures; UEECD0042 Solve problems in ELV single path circuits; UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring; UEECO0004 Participate in appliance servicing work and competency development activities; UEERA0037 Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems - appliances; UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace; UEERA0044 Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls; UEERA0043 Find and rectify faults in appliance control systems and devices; UEERL0002 Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.; UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector; UEERA0091 Service small electrical appliances and power tools; UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications; UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work; UEERA0063 Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - appliances; UEERA0085 Service clothes washing machines and dryers; UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components; UEERA0089 Service refrigeration appliances; UEERA0092 Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration and air conditioning circuits; UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment; UEERA0059 Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
  • UEERA0045 Find and rectify faults in three phase motors and associated controls — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0037 Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems - appliances — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERL0002 Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c. — prerequisite: UEERL0001 Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
  • UEECD0042 Solve problems in ELV single path circuits — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0059 Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0092 Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration and air conditioning circuits — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work — 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
  • UEERL0005 Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures — prerequisite: UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring; UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0088 Service gas heating appliances — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0085 Service clothes washing machines and dryers — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0091 Service small electrical appliances and power tools — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0090 Service room air conditioners — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0068 Repair and service self- contained carbon dioxide refrigeration and heat pump systems — prerequisite: UEERA0053 Install, commission, service and maintain medium temperature systems; UEERA0006 Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant; UEERA0089 Service refrigeration appliances
  • UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0089 Service refrigeration appliances — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • 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
  • UEERA0035 Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0076 Resolve problems in refrigerated beverage vending cabinets — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0086 Service dishwasher machines — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERA0083 Service and repair microwave ovens — 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

Refrigerant Handling Licence: The achievement of the qualification meets the training components for the national restricted domestic refrigeration and air conditioning appliance Refrigerant Handling Licence, which is required to work on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment that carries the risk of a fluorocarbon refrigerant being emitted while decanting the refrigerant or manufacturing, installing, commissioning, servicing, maintaining or decommissioning refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Occupational Licence: Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to domestic refrigerating and air conditioning appliance work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.

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