Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Switchgear and Controlgear

Certificate III in Switchgear and Controlgear

Qualification
National Code:
UEE30711
State Code:
A122
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
17/04/2014
Approved Date
16/07/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
954
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
17/04/2014
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 17/04/2014 Current Approved
Description

Scope
This qualification provides competencies to construction, assembly and wiring of switchboards and control panels.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:
- Nineteen (19) core units and
- A combination of elective units to achieve a total weighting of 160 points:
- A maximum of 60 weighting points may be chosen from Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
- A minimum of 100 to a maximum of 160 weighting points to be chosen from Group B 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 3. 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.
1. Core Units

All ninteen (19) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC711 UEENEEK142A Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector 18 Unit of competency
S7307 UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
S7317 UEENEEG063A Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations 36 Unit of competency
WC381 UEENEEA110A Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear 36 Unit of competency
WC473 UEENEEG111A Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment 36 Unit of competency
S7326 UEENEEG109A Develop and connect electrical control circuits 72 Unit of competency
WC744 UEENEEP013A Disconnect - reconnect control devices connected to low voltage installation wiring 54 Unit of competency
S7314 UEENEEE137A Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work 18 Unit of competency
WC382 UEENEEA112A Fabricate and assemble bus bars 36 Unit of competency
S7308 UEENEEE102A Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 36 Unit of competency
S7310 UEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment 18 Unit of competency
WC383 UEENEEA113A Mount and wire control panel equipment 36 Unit of competency
W7748 UEENEEC019B Participate in switchgear and controlgear work and competency development activities 54 Unit of competency
S7309 UEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c. circuits 72 Unit of competency
S7318 UEENEEG101A Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits 54 Unit of competency
S7319 UEENEEG102A Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits 72 Unit of competency
S7315 UEENEEG006A Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines 72 Unit of competency
S7323 UEENEEG106A Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits 36 Unit of competency
S7311 UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
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
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 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

A minimum of 100 to a maximum of 160 weighting points to be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC471 UEENEEF115A Assemble and connect telecommunication frames and cabinets 54 Unit of competency
WC632 UEENEEI116A Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices 18 Unit of competency
WC666 UEENEEI150A Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers 54 Unit of competency
WC748 UEENEEP018A Locate and rectify faults in low voltage control devices using set procedures 18 Unit of competency
WC487 UEENEEG129A Overhaul and repair major switchgear and controlgear 54 Unit of competency
WC507 UEENEEG164A Repair and maintain mechanical components of electrical machines 36 Unit of competency
WC532 UEENEEH102A Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components 36 Unit of competency
WC541 UEENEEH111A Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies 36 Unit of competency
WC388 UEENEED104A Use engineering applications software on personal computers 36 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W430 UEE30707 Certificate III in Switchgear and Control Gear Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFJ0 UEE30720 Certificate III in Switchgear and Controlgear Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

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