Skip to content
RPLdirect
  • UEE40620
  • Certificate IV
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician

This qualification covers installing, commissioning, fault finding and maintaining electrical systems and equipment at a higher level. Options can include explosion protection, electrical machines, inspection, safety auditing, contracting, lifts and energy supply. People already working on complex electrical systems could have their 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
UEE40611 Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Experienced electricians who work on complex systems and want a higher-level qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Systems electrician
  • Senior electrician
  • Electrical technician
  • Leading hand electrician

Qualification structure

A total of 440 weighting points comprising: 120 core weighting points listed below; plus 320 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below. Choose a total of 320 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 100 weighting points can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 100 weighting points can be taken from Group B; and between 220 and 320 weighting points can be taken from Group C (or all 320 elective weighting points can be taken from Group C). 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. 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

4 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. UEERE0015Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

Elective units

118 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. UEECD0011Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
  6. UEECD0035Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
  7. UEECO0002Maintain documentation
  8. UEECO0015Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
  9. UEECO0017Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

Group B: 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. UEEIC0024 (has a prerequisite)Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems
  46. UEEIC0038 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems
  47. UEEIC0039 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems
  48. UEEIC0041 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems
  49. UEEIC0043 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems
  50. UEEIC0047 (has a prerequisite)Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals
  51. UEERA0035 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems
  52. UEERA0036 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems
  53. UEERA0059 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
  54. UEERE0050 (has a prerequisite)Identify and isolate multiple supply systems
  55. UEERE0054Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems
  56. UEERE0080 (has a prerequisite)Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid
  57. UEERE0081 (has a prerequisite)Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment
  58. UEERS0021 (has a prerequisite)Assemble and wire electrical rail signalling equipment
  59. UEERS0024 (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds
  60. UEERS0036 (has a prerequisite)Repair rail signalling power and control cables
  61. UEERS0037 (has a prerequisite)Test copper rail signalling cables
  62. UETDRIS017 (has a prerequisite)Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule
  63. UETDRIS018 (has a prerequisite)Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule
  64. UETDRIS031 (has a prerequisite)Maintain insulating oil
  65. UETDRIS032 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in network equipment
  66. UETDRIS033 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in network protection
  67. UETDRSB001Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule
  68. UETDRSB007 (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain substation direct current systems
  69. UETDRSB010 (has a prerequisite)Maintain capacitor bank equipment

Group C: General elective units

  1. CPPHES4005Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements
  2. UEECD0063Write work activity reports
  3. UEECO0001Estimate electrotechnology projects
  4. UEEEL0007 (has a prerequisite)Develop detailed electrical drawings
  5. UEEEL0027 (has a prerequisite)Carry out low voltage electrical field testing and report findings
  6. UEEEL0029 (has a prerequisite)Conduct compliance inspection of LV electrical installations with demand exceeding 100 A per phase
  7. UEEEL0030 (has a prerequisite)Conduct compliance inspection of single phase LV electrical installations
  8. UEEEL0031 (has a prerequisite)Conduct compliance inspection of special LV electrical installations
  9. UEEEL0032 (has a prerequisite)Conduct electrical tests on HV electrical machines
  10. UEEEL0036 (has a prerequisite)Design effective and efficient lighting for residential and commercial buildings
  11. UEEEL0040 (has a prerequisite)Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct an electrical contracting business
  12. UEEEL0044 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in complex lift systems
  13. UEEEL0050 (has a prerequisite)Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering
  14. UEEEL0051 (has a prerequisite)Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes
  15. UEEEL0057 (has a prerequisite)Plan electrical installations with a low voltage demand up to 400 A per phase
  16. UEEEL0059 (has a prerequisite)Plan low voltage switchboard and control panel layouts
  17. UEEEL0060 (has a prerequisite)Prepare quotations for the supply of effective and efficient lighting products for lighting projects
  18. UEEEL0063Provide photometric data for illumination system design
  19. UEEEL0064 (has a prerequisite)Rewind HV three phase induction machines rated for voltages above 3.3 kV
  20. UEEEL0065 (has a prerequisite)Rewind HV three phase induction machines rated for voltages to 3.3 kV
  21. UEEEL0070 (has a prerequisite)Select effective and efficient light sources and luminaries for given locations and designs
  22. UEEEL0071 (has a prerequisite)Select low voltage power factor correction equipment
  23. UEEEL0072 (has a prerequisite)Set up and place LV electrical apparatus and associated circuits into service
  24. UEEEL0073 (has a prerequisite)Verify compliance and functionality of special LV electrical installations
  25. UEEIC0009 (has a prerequisite)Develop an electrical integrated system interface for access through a touch screen
  26. UEEIC0012 (has a prerequisite)Develop structured programs to control external devices
  27. UEEIC0014 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems
  28. UEEIC0015 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
  29. UEEIC0018 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems
  30. UEEIC0020 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems
  31. UEEIC0026 (has a prerequisite)Provide solutions to fluid circuit operations
  32. UEEIC0027 (has a prerequisite)Provide solutions to pneumatic-hydraulic system operations
  33. UEEIC0028 (has a prerequisite)Provide solutions to problems in industrial control systems
  34. UEEIC0034 (has a prerequisite)Set up industrial field control devices
  35. UEEIC0040 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in polyphase electronic power control circuits
  36. UEEIC0042 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in single phase electronic power control circuits
  37. UEERE0052 (has a prerequisite)Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in commercial facilities
  38. UEERE0053 (has a prerequisite)Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in industrial properties and enterprises
  39. UEERE0061 (has a prerequisite)Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
  40. UEERE0068 (has a prerequisite)Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for 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.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

Worked as a systems electrician? Get it recognised.

Start free skills check
Check eligibility