Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 5:30 AM AWST
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Certificate IV in Hazardous areas - Electrical
Certificate IV in Hazardous areas - Electrical
UEE42611
A151
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 17/04/2014 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
Scope
This qualification provides competencies to supervise selection, installation, commissioning maintenance and testing of explosion-protected equipment and systems for control and monitoring of plant and processes. The qualification provides competencies in working with explosion protections techniques with elections in how they apply to coal mining, gas and dust atmospheres. It includes ERAC requirements for an ‘Electrician’s licence’ and competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain stand alone renewable energy equipment and systems.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID001 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID009 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:- Twenty three (23) core units and
- A combination of elective units to achieve a total weighting of 300 points:
- A maximum of 60 weighting points may be chosen from Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
- A maximum of 80 weighting points may be chosen from Group B Elective Units
- A minimum of 220 to a maximum of 300 weighting points to be chosen from Group C Elective Units
Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 4. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.
Note:
1. Prerequisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.
2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a prerequisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.
Note: UEENEEG105A - those holding an 'Unrestricted Electricians Licence' or equivalent issued in an Australian State or Territory meets the requirements of this unit and its pre-requisite requirements
1. Core Units
All twenty three (23) units must be completed
2. Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
Units may be chosen to a maximum of 60 weighting points from Group A.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7811 | UEENEEE009B | Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7740 | UEENEEC010B | Deliver a service to customers | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7731 | UEENEEC001B | Maintain documentation | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7822 | UEENEEE020B | Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WG730 | HLTAID001 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 3 | Unit of competency |
| W7733 | UEENEEC003B | Provide quotations for installation or service jobs | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7732 | UEENEEC002B | Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WC385 | UEENEED101A | Use computer applications relevant to a workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W9434 | CPCCOHS1001A | Work safely in the construction industry | 4 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Units may be chosen to a maximum of 80 weighting points from Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
4. Group C Elective Units
A minimum of 100 to a maximum of 160 weighting points to be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W859 | UEE42610 | Certificate IV in Hazardous areas - Electrical | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFL5 | UEE42620 | Certificate IV in Hazardous areas - Electrical | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.