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Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering

This qualification covers designing and checking electrical equipment and systems, managing risk, estimating and managing projects, and giving technical advice. It includes using maths, science, standards and design practice, and managing people and resources in engineering. If you already do this work, your experience may count towards it 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
UEE62211 Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Experienced electrical professionals who design systems, manage projects or lead teams and want an advanced diploma.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Electrical engineer
  • Electrical engineering associate
  • Electrical project manager
  • Electrical design engineer

Qualification structure

A total of 1320 weighting points comprising: 840 core weighting points listed below; plus 480 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below. Choose a total of 480 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 220 weighting points can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group B; between 0 and 100 weighting points can be taken from Group C. Between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group D; and between 260 and 480 weighting points can be taken from Group E (or all 480 elective weighting points can be taken from Group E). Up to 220 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

17 units
  1. UEECD0003Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities
  2. UEECD0004Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
  3. UEECD0005Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
  4. UEECD0010Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
  5. UEECD0014Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects
  6. UEECD0017Establish and follow a competency development plan in an electrotechnology engineering discipline
  7. UEECD0024Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures
  8. UEECD0026Manage risk in electrotechnology activities
  9. UEECD0036Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits
  10. UEECD0039 (has a prerequisite)Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems
  11. UEECD0056Apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments
  12. UEECD0059Write specifications for electrical engineering projects
  13. UEECS0033Use engineering applications software on personal computers
  14. UEEEL0015 (has a prerequisite)Manage large electrical projects
  15. UEEEL0058 (has a prerequisite)Plan large electrical projects
  16. UEEEL0062 (has a prerequisite)Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits
  17. UEERE0013Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

138 units

Group A: Imported and common elective units

  1. BSBINS501Implement information and knowledge management systems
  2. BSBLDR522Manage people performance
  3. BSBSTR501Establish innovative work environments
  4. BSBSTR502Facilitate continuous improvement
  5. BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness

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. UEEDV0005 (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services
  6. UEEDV0008 (has a prerequisite)Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling
  7. UEEEC0003 (has a prerequisite)Assemble and set up basic security systems
  8. UEEEC0060 (has a prerequisite)Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
  9. UEEEC0075 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies
  10. UEEEL0004 (has a prerequisite)Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment
  11. UEEEL0016Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products
  12. UEEEL0017 (has a prerequisite)Repair and maintain mechanical components of electrical machines
  13. UEEEL0022 (has a prerequisite)Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications
  14. UEEEL0026 (has a prerequisite)Align and install traction lift equipment
  15. UEEEL0033 (has a prerequisite)Conduct electrical tests on LV electrical machines
  16. UEEEL0034 (has a prerequisite)Conduct mechanical tests on electrical machines and components
  17. UEEEL0045 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in traction lift systems
  18. UEEEL0046 (has a prerequisite)Find and repair faults in LV d.c. electrical apparatus and circuits
  19. UEEEL0049 (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain emergency safety systems
  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. UEEEL0069 (has a prerequisite)Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations
  30. UEEEL0074 (has a prerequisite)Wind electrical coils
  31. UEEEL0075 (has a prerequisite)Inspect, test and maintain emergency alarm systems and equipment
  32. UEEEL0076 (has a prerequisite)Inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting systems
  33. UEEEL0078 (has a prerequisite)Install and commission whole current electricity meters
  34. UEEHA0020 (has a prerequisite)Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
  35. UEEHA0022 (has a prerequisite)Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area
  36. UEEHA0025 (has a prerequisite)Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems
  37. UEEHA0026 (has a prerequisite)Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas
  38. UEEIC0002 (has a prerequisite)Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
  39. UEEIC0011 (has a prerequisite)Develop electrical integrated systems
  40. UEEIC0013 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
  41. UEEIC0024 (has a prerequisite)Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems
  42. UEEIC0025 (has a prerequisite)Provide solutions to extra-low voltage (ELV) electro-pneumatic control systems and drives
  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. UEERA0035 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems
  49. UEERA0036 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems
  50. UEERA0059 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
  51. UEERE0001Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
  52. UEERE0054Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems
  53. UEERE0080 (has a prerequisite)Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid
  54. UEERE0081 (has a prerequisite)Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment
  55. UETDRIS017 (has a prerequisite)Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule
  56. UETDRIS032 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in network equipment
  57. UETDRIS033 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in network protection

Group C: General elective units

  1. CPPHES4005Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements
  2. UEECD0013Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs
  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. UEEHA0004Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
  26. UEEHA0020 (has a prerequisite)Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
  27. UEEHA0022 (has a prerequisite)Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area
  28. UEEHA0023 (has a prerequisite)Develop and manage periodic electrical inspection and maintenance programs for hazardous areas
  29. UEEHA0026 (has a prerequisite)Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas
  30. UEEHA0038 (has a prerequisite)Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
  31. UEEIC0009 (has a prerequisite)Develop an electrical integrated system interface for access through a touch screen
  32. UEEIC0012 (has a prerequisite)Develop structured programs to control external devices
  33. UEEIC0014 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems
  34. UEEIC0015 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
  35. UEEIC0018 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems
  36. UEEIC0020 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems
  37. UEEIC0026 (has a prerequisite)Provide solutions to fluid circuit operations
  38. UEEIC0027 (has a prerequisite)Provide solutions to pneumatic-hydraulic system operations
  39. UEEIC0028 (has a prerequisite)Provide solutions to problems in industrial control systems
  40. UEEIC0034 (has a prerequisite)Set up industrial field control devices
  41. UEEIC0040 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in polyphase electronic power control circuits
  42. UEEIC0042 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in single phase electronic power control circuits
  43. UEERE0052 (has a prerequisite)Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in commercial facilities
  44. UEERE0053 (has a prerequisite)Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in industrial properties and enterprises
  45. UEERE0061 (has a prerequisite)Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
  46. UEERE0068 (has a prerequisite)Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for electrical installations
  47. UEERE0015Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

Group D: General elective units

  1. UEECO0014 (has a prerequisite)Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects
  2. UEECS0016 (has a prerequisite)Develop energy sector directory services
  3. UEEEL0011 (has a prerequisite)Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus
  4. UEEEL0037 (has a prerequisite)Design electrical installations with a low voltage demand greater than 400 A per phase
  5. UEEHA0029 (has a prerequisite)Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas
  6. UEEIC0001Analyse complex electronic circuits controlling fluids
  7. UEEIC0005 (has a prerequisite)Configure and maintain industrial control system networks
  8. UEERE0066 (has a prerequisite)Develop effective engineering strategies for energy reduction in buildings
  9. UETDRIS025 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and resolve faults in distribution systems
  10. UETDRIS026 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and resolve faults in electrical apparatus
  11. UETDRIS027 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and resolve faults in transmission systems

Group E: General elective units

  1. ICTNWK426Install and configure client-server applications and services
  2. ICTPRG440Apply introductory programming skills in different languages
  3. ICTPRG534Deploy applications to production environments
  4. MEM234010ADesign microcontroller applications
  5. UEECD0049 (has a prerequisite)Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems
  6. UEECO0003Manage contract variations
  7. UEECS0012Design embedded controller control systems
  8. UEECS0015Develop energy sector computer network applications infrastructure
  9. UEECS0017Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices
  10. UEECS0027Provide programming solution for computer systems engineering problems
  11. UEEEL0038 (has a prerequisite)Design switchboards rated for high fault levels (greater than 400 A)
  12. UEEEL0043 (has a prerequisite)Develop engineering solutions for induction machine and control problems
  13. UEEIC0006Design and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) networks
  14. UEEIC0007Design and use advanced programming tools, PC networks and HMI Interfacing
  15. UEEIC0010Develop and test code for microcontroller devices
  16. UEEIC0016 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in a.c. motor drive systems
  17. UEEIC0017 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in d.c. motor drive systems
  18. UEEIC0019 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in servo drive 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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