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Certificate IV in Installation Inspection and Audits

This qualification covers inspecting electrical installations and auditing businesses to check they meet electrical safety rules. It includes inspecting single phase and larger low voltage installations and writing detailed reports. People who already do electrical inspections may be able to have this experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
UEE Electrotechnology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirement for this qualification is: UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or a current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
SUPERSEDES
UEE40311 Certificate IV in Installation Inspection and Audits (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Experienced electrical workers who inspect installations or check safety compliance and want their skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Electrical inspector
  • Electrical safety auditor
  • Compliance inspector
  • Installation inspector

Qualification structure

A total of 440 weighting points comprising: 220 core weighting points listed below; plus 220 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below. Choose a total of 220 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 80 weighting points can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 110 weighting points can be taken from Group B; and between 110 and 220 weighting points must be taken from Group C (or all elective weighting points can be taken from Group C). Up to 80 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 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

6 units
  1. UEECD0010Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
  2. UEECD0024Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures
  3. UEECD0027Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
  4. UEEEL0029 (has a prerequisite)Conduct compliance inspection of LV electrical installations with demand exceeding 100 A per phase
  5. UEEEL0030 (has a prerequisite)Conduct compliance inspection of single phase LV electrical installations
  6. UEERE0015Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

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

Elective units

32 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. ICTICT214Operate application software packages
  5. UEECO0002Maintain documentation

Group B: General elective units

  1. UEECS0033Use engineering applications software on personal computers
  2. UEEEL0045 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in traction lift systems
  3. UEEEL0049 (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain emergency safety systems
  4. UEEEL0053 (has a prerequisite)Maintain operation of electrical marine equipment and systems
  5. UEEEL0054 (has a prerequisite)Maintain operation of electrical mining equipment and systems
  6. UEEEL0069 (has a prerequisite)Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations
  7. UEEEL0078 (has a prerequisite)Install and commission whole current electricity meters
  8. UEEHA0004Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
  9. UEEHA0020 (has a prerequisite)Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
  10. UEEHA0022 (has a prerequisite)Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area
  11. UEEHA0026 (has a prerequisite)Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas
  12. UEEHA0038 (has a prerequisite)Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
  13. UEEIC0011 (has a prerequisite)Develop electrical integrated systems
  14. UEEIC0024 (has a prerequisite)Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems
  15. UEEIC0047 (has a prerequisite)Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals
  16. UEERE0054Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems
  17. UEERE0080 (has a prerequisite)Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid
  18. UEERE0081 (has a prerequisite)Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid

Group C: General elective units

  1. UEEEL0027 (has a prerequisite)Carry out low voltage electrical field testing and report findings
  2. UEEEL0031 (has a prerequisite)Conduct compliance inspection of special LV electrical installations
  3. UEEEL0040 (has a prerequisite)Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct an electrical contracting business
  4. UEEEL0044 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in complex lift systems
  5. UEEEL0051 (has a prerequisite)Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes
  6. UEEEL0057 (has a prerequisite)Plan electrical installations with a low voltage demand up to 400 A per phase
  7. UEEEL0059 (has a prerequisite)Plan low voltage switchboard and control panel layouts
  8. UEEEL0072 (has a prerequisite)Set up and place LV electrical apparatus and associated circuits into service
  9. UEEEL0073 (has a prerequisite)Verify compliance and functionality of special LV electrical installations

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

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

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