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Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Electrical Contracting

This qualification covers the skills to set up and run an electrical contracting business. It also covers installing, testing, fault finding, repairing and maintaining solar photovoltaic systems and related equipment. Electricians who already run or manage contracting work may be able to 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
UEE42111 Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Electrical Contracting (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Electricians who run, or plan to run, their own contracting business and want their business and technical skills recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Electrical contractor
  • Electrical business owner
  • Electrical supervisor
  • Solar installer

Qualification structure

A total of 360 weighting points comprising: 120 core weighting points listed below; plus 240 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below. Choose a total of 240 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 120 weighting points can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 120 weighting points can be taken from Group B; and between 120 and 240 can be taken from Group C (or all 240 elective weighting points can be taken from Group C). Up to 120 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

41 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. UEECD0030 (has a prerequisite)Prepare electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software
  2. UEECD0031 (has a prerequisite)Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology applications
  3. UEECS0033Use engineering applications software on personal computers
  4. UEEEL0078 (has a prerequisite)Install and commission whole current electricity meters
  5. UEEEL0016Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products
  6. UEEEL0022 (has a prerequisite)Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications
  7. UEEEL0049 (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain emergency safety systems
  8. UEEEL0061 (has a prerequisite)Provide advice on the application of energy efficient lighting for ambient and aesthetic effect
  9. UEEEL0069 (has a prerequisite)Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations
  10. UEEEL0076 (has a prerequisite)Inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting systems
  11. UEEEL0075 (has a prerequisite)Inspect, test and maintain emergency alarm systems and equipment

Group C: General elective units

  1. UEECD0032 (has a prerequisite)Produce detailed electrotechnology/utilities drawings using CAD equipment and software
  2. UEECO0001Estimate electrotechnology projects
  3. UEECO0013Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects
  4. UEECO0025Provide quotations for inspection and compliance audit services
  5. UEEEL0007 (has a prerequisite)Develop detailed electrical drawings
  6. UEEEL0027 (has a prerequisite)Carry out low voltage electrical field testing and report findings
  7. UEEEL0029 (has a prerequisite)Conduct compliance inspection of LV electrical installations with demand exceeding 100 A per phase
  8. UEEEL0030 (has a prerequisite)Conduct compliance inspection of single phase LV electrical installations
  9. UEEEL0031 (has a prerequisite)Conduct compliance inspection of special LV electrical installations
  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. UEEEL0050 (has a prerequisite)Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering
  13. UEEEL0051 (has a prerequisite)Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes
  14. UEEEL0057 (has a prerequisite)Plan electrical installations with a low voltage demand up to 400 A per phase
  15. UEEEL0059 (has a prerequisite)Plan low voltage switchboard and control panel layouts
  16. UEEEL0060 (has a prerequisite)Prepare quotations for the supply of effective and efficient lighting products for lighting projects
  17. UEEEL0063Provide photometric data for illumination system design
  18. UEEEL0070 (has a prerequisite)Select effective and efficient light sources and luminaries for given locations and designs
  19. UEEEL0071 (has a prerequisite)Select low voltage power factor correction equipment
  20. UEEEL0072 (has a prerequisite)Set up and place LV electrical apparatus and associated circuits into service
  21. 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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