Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation
Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation
UEE50220
BFL1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 24/10/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 05/10/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers competencies to develop, select, install, commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions on electrical, instrumentation and control equipment and systems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 760 weighting points comprising:- 680 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 80 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 80 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 20 weighting points can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 20 weighting points can be taken from Group B; between 0 and 20 weighting points can be taken from Group C; and between 60 and 80 weighting points can be taken from Group D (or all elective 80 weighting points can be taken from Group D).
Up to 20 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.
1. Core Units
All core units must be completed.
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units
Between 0 and 20 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 20 weighting points can be taken from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBZ75 | UEEIC0002 | Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCB17 | UEEIC0011 | Develop electrical integrated systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OEE67 | UEEHA0026 | Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ21 | UEEEL0053 | Maintain operation of electrical marine equipment and systems | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OCB44 | UEEEL0054 | Maintain operation of electrical mining equipment and systems | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBY98 | UEEIC0024 | Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCB41 | UEEEC0060 | Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCB72 | UEEEC0075 | Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ69 | UEECS0033 | Use engineering applications software on personal computers | 36 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: General Elective Units
Between 0 and 20 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 60 and 80 weighting points can be taken from Group D (or all elective 80 weighting points can be taken from Group D).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBY15 | UEEIC0001 | Analyse complex electronic circuits controlling fluids | 72 | Unit of competency |
| OBY06 | UEEIC0005 | Configure and maintain industrial control system networks | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBX73 | UEEIC0010 | Develop and test code for microcontroller devices | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBY82 | UEEEL0006 | Develop detailed and complex drawings for electrical systems using CAD systems | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBY44 | UEEIC0016 | Diagnose and rectify faults in a.c. motor drive systems | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBY89 | UEEIC0017 | Diagnose and rectify faults in d.c. motor drive systems | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OCB11 | UEEIC0019 | Diagnose and rectify faults in servo drive systems | 54 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| A156 | UEE50211 | Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation | Qualification |
No information
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.
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