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Certificate IV in Hazardous areas - Electrical

This qualification covers supervising the installation, testing and maintenance of explosion-protected electrical equipment in hazardous areas. It includes working out explosion-protection needs for an area and safely working in classified hazardous areas. If you already do hazardous area electrical work, your experience may count towards it through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
UEE Electrotechnology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirement for this qualification is: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or a current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
SUPERSEDES
UEE42620 Certificate IV in Hazardous areas - Electrical (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Electrical workers in mining, oil, gas or process plants who work in hazardous areas and want their skills recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Hazardous area electrician
  • Electrical supervisor
  • Hazardous area inspector
  • Senior electrician

Qualification structure

A total of 440 weighting points comprising: 200 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 60 weighting points can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 80 weighting points can be taken from Group B; and between 140 and 240 can be taken from Group C (or all 240 elective weighting points can be taken from Group C). Up to 60 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. UEEHA0004Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
  5. UEEHA0022 (has a prerequisite)Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area
  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

25 units

Group A: Imported and common elective units

  1. BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers
  2. ICTICT214Operate application software packages
  3. UEECD0011Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
  4. UEECD0035Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
  5. UEECO0002Maintain documentation
  6. UEECO0015Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
  7. UEECO0017Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

Group B: General elective units

  1. UEECD0050 (has a prerequisite)Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device
  2. UEEHA0024 (has a prerequisite)Inspect, maintain and fit plugs/couplers for reeling, trailing and flexible cables - coal mining
  3. UEEHA0030Repair reeling, trailing and flexible cables used in coal mining
  4. UEEHA0031 (has a prerequisite)Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type flameproof (Ex d)
  5. UEEHA0032 (has a prerequisite)Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type increased safety (Ex e)
  6. UEEHA0033 (has a prerequisite)Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type intrinsically safe (Ex i)
  7. UEEHA0034 (has a prerequisite)Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type pressurised (Ex p)
  8. UEEHA0035 (has a prerequisite)Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected rotating machines
  9. UEEHA0036 (has a prerequisite)Test reeling, trailing and flexible cables and their attachments used in coal mining
  10. UEEHA0037 (has a prerequisite)Verify compliance of repaired reeling, trailing and flexible cables and attachments - coal mining
  11. UEEHA0039 (has a prerequisite)Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type Group III (‘t’)

Group C: General elective units

  1. UEEHA0020 (has a prerequisite)Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
  2. UEEHA0023 (has a prerequisite)Develop and manage periodic electrical inspection and maintenance programs for hazardous areas
  3. UEEHA0025 (has a prerequisite)Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems
  4. UEEHA0026 (has a prerequisite)Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas
  5. UEEHA0027 (has a prerequisite)Manage continuous supervision inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
  6. UEEHA0029 (has a prerequisite)Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas
  7. UEEHA0038 (has a prerequisite)Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas

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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