Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Engineering - Explosion protection
Advanced Diploma of Engineering - Explosion protection
UEE61220
BFM4
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 05/10/2020 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers competencies to assess and manage risk associated with hazardous areas, design and validate/evaluate explosion-protection aspects of electrical and instrument systems, audit explosion-protected installations and provide explosion-protection technical advice/sales.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 1220 weighting points comprising:- 840 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 380 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 380 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 170 weighting points can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group B; between 0 and 80 weighting points can be taken from Group C; between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group D; and between 160 and 380 weighting points can be taken from Group E (or all elective weighting points can be taken from Group E).
Up to 170 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 170 weighting points can be taken from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUK09 | BSBINN502 | Build and sustain an innovative work environment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AXM34 | PMASUP410 | Develop plant documentation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUL24 | BSBMGT516 | Facilitate continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUH47 | BSBWOR502 | Lead and manage team effectiveness | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ29 | BSBINM501 | Manage an information or knowledge management system | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUI44 | BSBMGT502 | Manage people performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: General Elective Units
Between 0 and 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCB03 | UEEHA0001 | Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCA12 | UEEHA0003 | Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBY38 | UEEHA0005 | Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ18 | UEEHA0006 | Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas | 54 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: General Elective Units
Between 0 and 80 weighting points can be taken from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCB03 | UEEHA0001 | Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ54 | UEEHA0002 | Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCA12 | UEEHA0003 | Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCB27 | UEEHA0009 | Develop and manage periodic electrical inspection and maintenance programs for hazardous areas | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCA06 | UEECO0001 | Estimate electrotechnology projects | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ18 | UEEHA0006 | Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas | 54 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D: General Elective Units
Between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCC43 | UEECD0013 | Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBY82 | UEEEL0006 | Develop detailed and complex drawings for electrical systems using CAD systems | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBY94 | UEEEL0011 | Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCB29 | UEEHA0007 | Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBY56 | UEECO0014 | Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects | 54 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E: General Elective Units
Between 160 and 380 weighting points can be taken from Group E (or all elective weighting points can be taken from Group E).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| A170 | UEE61211 | Advanced Diploma of Engineering - Explosion protection | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHZ2 | UEE61222 | Advanced Diploma of Engineering - Explosion protection | Qualification |
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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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