Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Appliance Service

Certificate III in Appliance Service

Qualification
National Code:
UEE32125
State Code:
BNZ5
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
30/07/2025
Approved Date
09/12/2025
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
972
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/07/2025
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 30/07/2025 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers competencies to set up, service and repair electrical and refrigerated appliances with electives in gas appliances.
Competency development activities in this qualification are subject to regulations directly related to licencing. A relevant contract of training through an apprenticeship or relevant employment may be required to enable the application of the required knowledge and skills to on the job work activities and environments.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
Refrigerant Handling Licence:
The achievement of the qualification meets the training components for the national restricted domestic refrigeration and air conditioning appliance Refrigerant Handling Licence, which is required to work on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment that carries the risk of a fluorocarbon refrigerant being emitted while decanting the refrigerant or manufacturing, installing, commissioning, servicing, maintaining or decommissioning refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Occupational Licence:
Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to domestic refrigerating and air conditioning appliance work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.
Electrical Occupation Licence:
The achievement of this qualification with the core restricted electrical units meet the electrical regulatory requirements for related restricted electrical work in most state/territories. This is required to work on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c).

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 1080 weighting points comprising:
- 870 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 210 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.

Choose a total of 210 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 100 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 110 and 210 weightingpoints must be taken from Group B; or all 210 elective unit weightingpoints can be taken from Group B.

Up to 100 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. If weighting points are notlisted for an imported unit in any other UEE qualification, default weighting will be 10 points.

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 * 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-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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBY70 UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector 18 Unit of competency
OCA55 UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
OCA00 UEERL0001 Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply 18 Unit of competency
OCC33 UEERL0002 Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c. 18 Unit of competency
OCC58 UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring 54 Unit of competency
OCC08 UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work 18 Unit of competency
OFG94 UEECO0026 Engage in appliance, business or computer equipment servicing work and competency development 54 Unit of competency
OBY10 UEERA0037 Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems - appliances 45 Unit of competency
OBX42 UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 36 Unit of competency
OBY00 UEERA0043 Find and rectify faults in appliance control systems and devices 54 Unit of competency
OBX99 UEERA0044 Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls 36 Unit of competency
ODJ72 UEERA0045 Find and rectify faults in three phase motors and associated controls 27 Unit of competency
OBY81 UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment 18 Unit of competency
OCA33 UEERL0005 Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures 18 Unit of competency
OCB86 UEERA0059 Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings 36 Unit of competency
OCA15 UEERA0063 Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - appliances 45 Unit of competency
OCB57 UEERA0085 Service clothes washing machines and dryers 36 Unit of competency
OBX58 UEERA0089 Service refrigeration appliances 54 Unit of competency
OBZ64 UEERA0091 Service small electrical appliances and power tools 54 Unit of competency
OCC29 UEECD0042 Solve problems in ELV single path circuits 36 Unit of competency
OBY30 UEERA0092 Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration and air conditioning circuits 36 Unit of competency
OCC28 UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
OCC34 UEERA0093 Verify functionality and compliance of appliances 18 Unit of competency
2. Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

Between 0 and 110 weighting points may 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
OBX53 UEECD0011 Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes 18 Unit of competency
OCD34 BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
OBY02 UEECO0002 Maintain documentation 18 Unit of competency
OBU39 ICTICT214 Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
ODX74 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6 Unit of competency
OCA56 UEECD0035 Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus 18 Unit of competency
OCD26 HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 4 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OBY92 UEECO0015 Provide quotations for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
OBY79 UEECO0017 Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
3. Group B Qualification Elective Units

Between 110 and 210 weighting points must be taken from Group B; or all 210 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
OBY47 UEERA0006 Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant 9 Unit of competency
OBY46 UEERA0007 Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants 9 Unit of competency
OBY12 UEERA0035 Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems 18 Unit of competency
OBY43 UEERA0068 Repair and service self-contained carbon dioxide refrigeration and heat pump systems 18 Unit of competency
OCC46 UEERA0075 Resolve problems in post-mix refrigeration systems 18 Unit of competency
OBZ10 UEERA0076 Resolve problems in refrigerated beverage vending cabinets 18 Unit of competency
OCC26 UEERA0083 Service and repair microwave ovens 36 Unit of competency
OBZ09 UEERA0084 Service and repair self-contained flammable refrigerants air conditioning and refrigeration systems 18 Unit of competency
OBY84 UEERA0086 Service dishwasher machines 36 Unit of competency
OCC20 UEERA0087 Service electrical heating appliances 54 Unit of competency
OBX54 UEERA0088 Service gas heating appliances 36 Unit of competency
OCC35 UEERA0090 Service room air conditioners 27 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BFL2 UEE32120 Certificate III in Appliance Service Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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