Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Electrical and Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
Diploma of Electrical and Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
UEE50311
A157
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 17/04/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
Scope
This qualification provides competencies to select, install, commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions on refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to commercial food storage and preservation and air conditioning and air distribution equipment and special applications and associated electrical systems. It includes ERAC requirements for an ‘Electrician’s licence’ and regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:- Thirty six (36) core units and
- A combination of elective units to achieve a total weighting of 80 points:
- A maximum of 20 weighting points may be chosen from Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
- A maximum of 20 weighting points may be chosen from Group B Elective Units
- A maximum of 20 weighting points may be chosen from Group C Elective Units
- A minimum of 40 to a maximum of 60 weighting points to be chosen from Group D Elective Units
Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 5. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.
Note:
1. Prerequisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.
2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a prerequisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.
3. Registered training organisations shall provide competency development advice in relation to any licensing requirements to practice that apply, or can contribute towards the qualification requirement, prior to establishing the competency development plan
Note:
1. UEENEEG105A - those holding an 'Unrestricted Electricians Licence' or equivalent issued in an Australian State or Territory meets the requirements of this unit and its pre-requisite requirements
2. UEENEEJ109A - Those holding a 'Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning trade qualification or equivalent' meet the requirements of this unit and its pre-requisite requirements
1. Core Units
All thirty six (36) units must be completed
2. Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
Units may be chosen to a maximum of 20 weighting points from Group A.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7811 | UEENEEE009B | Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7740 | UEENEEC010B | Deliver a service to customers | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7731 | UEENEEC001B | Maintain documentation | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7822 | UEENEEE020B | Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7733 | UEENEEC003B | Provide quotations for installation or service jobs | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7732 | UEENEEC002B | Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WC385 | UEENEED101A | Use computer applications relevant to a workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Units may be chosen to a maximum of 20 weighting points from Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7408 | UEENEEJ178A | Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for ammonia refrigerant | 9 | Unit of competency |
| S7404 | UEENEEJ174A | Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for hydrocarbon refrigerants | 9 | Unit of competency |
| WC632 | UEENEEI116A | Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WC657 | UEENEEI141A | Develop electrical integrated systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| S7328 | UEENEEG171A | Install, set up and commission interval metering | 18 | Unit of competency |
| S7399 | UEENEEJ168A | Maintain microbial control of refrigeration and air conditioning systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WC656 | UEENEEI140A | Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| S7355 | UEENEEJ119A | Resolve problems in ice making systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| S7354 | UEENEEJ118A | Resolve problems in post mix refrigeration systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Units may be chosen to a maximum of 20 weighting points from Group C.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC659 | UEENEEI143A | Develop access control of electrical integrated systems using logic-based programming tools | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WC658 | UEENEEI142A | Develop an electrical integrated system interface for access through a touch screen | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WC660 | UEENEEI144A | Develop interfaces for multiple access methods to monitor, schedule and control an electrical integrated system | 18 | Unit of competency |
| S7433 | UEENEEG076A | Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering | 18 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units
A minimum of 40 to a maximum of 60 weighting points to be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7307 | UEENEEE101A | Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
| S7372 | UEENEEJ137A | Evaluate and report on the indoor air quality of buildings | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WC489 | UEENEEG131A | Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus | 36 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W862 | UEE50310 | Diploma of Electrical and Refrigeration and Air-conditioning | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFO0 | UEE50320 | Diploma of Electrical and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.