Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Electrical Systems Engineering
Diploma of Electrical Systems Engineering
UEE53020
BFP6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 08/02/2023 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 24/10/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 05/10/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers competencies to develop, select, commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions on advanced electrical equipment and systems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
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 600 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 an asterix symbol on training.gov.au (TGA). 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.
1. Core Units
All core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCB37 | UEECD0010 | Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ90 | UEERE0013 | Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCA17 | UEECD0024 | Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCB19 | UEECD0027 | Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBY80 | UEECD0059 | Write specifications for electrical engineering projects | 36 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units
Between 0 and 270 weighting points can be taken from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B: General Elective Units
Between 0 and 140 weighting points can be taken from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C: General Elective Units
Between 0 and 240 weighting points can be taken from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D: General Elective Units
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).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| A164 | UEE53011 | Diploma of Electrical Systems Engineering | Qualification |
No information
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.
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