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Diploma of Electrical Systems Engineering

This qualification covers developing, choosing, commissioning, maintaining and fault finding advanced electrical equipment and systems. It includes writing specifications for electrical projects and producing detailed reports. People who already work on advanced electrical systems may be able to have their experience 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
UEE53011 Diploma of Electrical Systems Engineering (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Experienced electrical workers who plan projects or work on advanced systems and want a diploma-level qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Electrical technical officer
  • Electrical engineer
  • Electrical project coordinator
  • Electrical systems specialist

Qualification structure

A total of 800 weighting points comprising: 160 core weighting points listed below; plus 640 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below. Choose a total of 640 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 270 weighting points can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 140 weighting points can be taken from Group B; between 0 and 240 weighting points can be taken from Group C; and between 260 and 640 weighting points can be taken from Group D (or all elective units between 0 and 640 weighting points can be taken from Group D). Up to 270 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

5 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. UEECD0059Write specifications for electrical engineering projects
  5. UEERE0013Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector

Elective units

127 units

Group A: Imported and common elective units

  1. BSBINS501Implement information and knowledge management systems
  2. BSBLDR522Manage people performance
  3. BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers
  4. BSBSTR501Establish innovative work environments
  5. BSBSTR502Facilitate continuous improvement
  6. BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
  7. ICTICT214Operate application software packages
  8. UEECD0011Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
  9. UEECD0035Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
  10. UEECO0002Maintain documentation
  11. UEECO0015Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
  12. 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. UETDRSB001 (has a prerequisite)Perform 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. UEEHA0026 (has a prerequisite)Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas
  12. UEEHA0029 (has a prerequisite)Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas
  13. UEEHA0038 (has a prerequisite)Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
  14. UEEIC0012 (has a prerequisite)Develop structured programs to control external devices
  15. UEEIC0014 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems
  16. UEEIC0015 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
  17. UEEIC0018 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems
  18. UEEIC0020 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems
  19. UEEIC0026 (has a prerequisite)Provide solutions to fluid circuit operations
  20. UEEIC0027 (has a prerequisite)Provide solutions to pneumatic-hydraulic system operations
  21. UEEIC0028 (has a prerequisite)Provide solutions to problems in industrial control systems
  22. UEEIC0034 (has a prerequisite)Set up industrial field control devices
  23. UEEIC0040 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in polyphase electronic power control circuits
  24. UEEIC0042 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in single phase electronic power control circuits

Group D: General elective units

  1. UEECD0013Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs
  2. UEECO0014 (has a prerequisite)Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects
  3. UEEEL0006 (has a prerequisite)Develop detailed and complex drawings for electrical systems using CAD systems
  4. UEEEL0011 (has a prerequisite)Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus
  5. UEEEL0035 (has a prerequisite)Design effective and efficient lighting for public, open and sports areas
  6. UEEEL0037 (has a prerequisite)Design electrical installations with a low voltage demand greater than 400 A per phase
  7. UEEEL0062 (has a prerequisite)Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits
  8. UEEIC0005 (has a prerequisite)Configure and maintain industrial control system networks
  9. UEEIC0010Develop and test code for microcontroller devices
  10. UEEIC0016 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in a.c. motor drive systems
  11. UEEIC0017 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in d.c. motor drive systems
  12. UEEIC0019 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in servo drive systems
  13. UETDRIS025 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and resolve faults in distribution systems
  14. UETDRIS026 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and resolve faults in electrical apparatus
  15. UETDRIS027 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and resolve faults in transmission systems

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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