Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Appliance Service
Certificate III in Appliance Service
UEE32125
BNZ5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFL2 | UEE32120 | Certificate III in Appliance Service | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.