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Certificate IV in Electrical Equipment and Systems

This qualification covers making, fitting, assembling, testing, fault finding and repairing electrical equipment at a higher level. It includes wiring between parts inside plant and machinery, but not wiring of building installations. If you already work on electrical equipment and systems, your experience could be recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
UEE Electrotechnology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirement for this qualification is: UEE33020 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting or a current Electrical Fitter Occupational License or its equivalent issued in an applicable Australian state or territory.
SUPERSEDES
UEE43011 Certificate IV in Electrical Equipment and Systems (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Experienced electrical fitters and technicians who work on equipment and machinery and want a higher-level qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Senior electrical fitter
  • Electrical technician
  • Electrical technical officer
  • Electrical leading hand

Qualification structure

A total of 540 weighting points comprising: 120 core weighting points listed below; plus 420 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below. Choose a total of 420 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 200 weighting points can be taken from Group B; and between 220 and 420 weighting points can be taken from Group C (or all 420 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-requisites 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

110 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. UEECD0050 (has a prerequisite)Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device
  5. UEECS0033Use engineering applications software on personal computers
  6. UEEDV0001 (has a prerequisite)Assemble and connect telecommunication frames and cabinets
  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. UEEEC0060 (has a prerequisite)Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
  10. UEEEC0075 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies
  11. UEEEL0004 (has a prerequisite)Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment
  12. UEEEL0016Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products
  13. UEEEL0017 (has a prerequisite)Repair and maintain mechanical components of electrical machines
  14. UEEEL0022 (has a prerequisite)Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications
  15. UEEEL0026 (has a prerequisite)Align and install traction lift equipment
  16. UEEEL0033 (has a prerequisite)Conduct electrical tests on LV electrical machines
  17. UEEEL0034 (has a prerequisite)Conduct mechanical tests on electrical machines and components
  18. UEEEL0045 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in traction lift systems
  19. UEEEL0046 (has a prerequisite)Find and repair faults in LV d.c. electrical apparatus and circuits
  20. UEEEL0052 (has a prerequisite)Maintain and service traction lift systems and equipment
  21. UEEEL0053 (has a prerequisite)Maintain operation of electrical marine equipment and systems
  22. UEEEL0054 (has a prerequisite)Maintain operation of electrical mining equipment and systems
  23. UEEEL0055 (has a prerequisite)Overhaul and repair major switchgear and control gear
  24. UEEEL0056 (has a prerequisite)Place and connect electrical coils
  25. UEEEL0061 (has a prerequisite)Provide advice on the application of energy efficient lighting for ambient and aesthetic effect
  26. UEEEL0066 (has a prerequisite)Rewind LV direct current machines
  27. UEEEL0067 (has a prerequisite)Rewind single phase machines
  28. UEEEL0068 (has a prerequisite)Rewind three phase low voltage induction machines
  29. UEEEL0074 (has a prerequisite)Wind electrical coils
  30. UEEHA0004Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
  31. UEEHA0022 (has a prerequisite)Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area
  32. UEEHA0026 (has a prerequisite)Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas
  33. UEEHA0031 (has a prerequisite)Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type flameproof (Ex d)
  34. UEEHA0032 (has a prerequisite)Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type increased safety (Ex e)
  35. UEEHA0033 (has a prerequisite)Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type intrinsically safe (Ex i)
  36. UEEHA0034 (has a prerequisite)Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type pressurised (Ex p)
  37. UEEHA0035 (has a prerequisite)Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected rotating machines
  38. UEEHA0039 (has a prerequisite)Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type Group III (‘t’)
  39. UEEIC0002 (has a prerequisite)Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
  40. UEEIC0013 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
  41. UEEIC0022 (has a prerequisite)Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment
  42. UEEIC0023 (has a prerequisite)Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing
  43. UEEIC0038 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems
  44. UEEIC0039 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems
  45. UEEIC0041 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems
  46. UEEIC0043 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems
  47. UEEIC0047 (has a prerequisite)Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals
  48. UEERA0031 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems
  49. UEERA0035 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems
  50. UEERA0036 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems
  51. UEERA0037 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems - appliances
  52. UEERA0043 (has a prerequisite)Find and rectify faults in appliance control systems and devices
  53. UEERA0044 (has a prerequisite)Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls
  54. UEERA0045 (has a prerequisite)Find and rectify faults in three phase motors and associated controls
  55. UEERA0049 (has a prerequisite)Install and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems
  56. UEERA0050 (has a prerequisite)Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories
  57. UEERA0059 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
  58. UEERA0062 (has a prerequisite)Recover and charge refrigerants
  59. UEERA0063 (has a prerequisite)Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - appliances
  60. UEERA0079 (has a prerequisite)Safely handle refrigerants and lubricants
  61. UEERA0083 (has a prerequisite)Service and repair microwave ovens
  62. UEERA0085 (has a prerequisite)Service clothes washing machines and dryers
  63. UEERA0086 (has a prerequisite)Service dishwasher machines
  64. UEERA0087 (has a prerequisite)Service electrical heating appliances
  65. UEERA0088 (has a prerequisite)Service gas heating appliances
  66. UEERA0089 (has a prerequisite)Service refrigeration appliances
  67. UEERA0091 (has a prerequisite)Service small electrical appliances and power tools
  68. UEERA0092 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration and air conditioning circuits
  69. UEERS0021 (has a prerequisite)Assemble and wire electrical rail signalling equipment
  70. UETDRIS017 (has a prerequisite)Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule
  71. UETDRIS018 (has a prerequisite)Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule
  72. UETDRIS031 (has a prerequisite)Maintain insulating oil
  73. UETDRIS032 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in network equipment
  74. UETDRIS033 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in network protection
  75. UETDRSB001Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule
  76. UETDRSB010 (has a prerequisite)Maintain capacitor bank equipment

Group C: General elective units

  1. UEEEL0007 (has a prerequisite)Develop detailed electrical drawings
  2. UEEEL0032 (has a prerequisite)Conduct electrical tests on HV electrical machines
  3. UEEEL0044 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in complex lift systems
  4. UEEEL0059 (has a prerequisite)Plan low voltage switchboard and control panel layouts
  5. UEEEL0064 (has a prerequisite)Rewind HV three phase induction machines rated for voltages above 3.3 kV
  6. UEEEL0065 (has a prerequisite)Rewind HV three phase induction machines rated for voltages to 3.3 kV
  7. UEEHA0004Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
  8. UEEHA0020 (has a prerequisite)Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
  9. UEEHA0022 (has a prerequisite)Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area
  10. UEEHA0023 (has a prerequisite)Develop and manage periodic electrical inspection and maintenance programs for hazardous areas
  11. UEEHA0025 (has a prerequisite)Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems
  12. UEEHA0026 (has a prerequisite)Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas
  13. UEEHA0029 (has a prerequisite)Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas
  14. UEEHA0038 (has a prerequisite)Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
  15. UEEIC0012 (has a prerequisite)Develop structured programs to control external devices
  16. UEEIC0014 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems
  17. UEEIC0015 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
  18. UEEIC0018 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems
  19. UEEIC0020 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems
  20. UEEIC0026 (has a prerequisite)Provide solutions to fluid circuit operations
  21. UEEIC0027 (has a prerequisite)Provide solutions to pneumatic-hydraulic system operations
  22. UEEIC0028 (has a prerequisite)Provide solutions to problems in industrial control systems
  23. UEEIC0034 (has a prerequisite)Set up industrial field control devices
  24. UEEIC0040 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in polyphase electronic power control circuits
  25. UEEIC0042 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in single phase electronic power control circuits

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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