Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Electrical and Refrigeration and Air-conditioning

Diploma of Electrical and Refrigeration and Air-conditioning

Qualification
National Code:
UEE50311
State Code:
A157
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
17/04/2014
Approved Date
25/07/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1530
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
17/04/2014
VET Act Conditions
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

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
S7317 UEENEEG063A Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations 36 Unit of competency
S7349 UEENEEJ113A Commission air conditioning and refrigeration systems 36 Unit of competency
WC429 UEENEEE124A Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report 54 Unit of competency
S7326 UEENEEG109A Develop and connect electrical control circuits 72 Unit of competency
WC702 UEENEEK132A Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector 18 Unit of competency
S7400 UEENEEJ170A Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems 63 Unit of competency
S7347 UEENEEJ111A Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration systems and components 36 Unit of competency
S7314 UEENEEE137A Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work 18 Unit of competency
S7340 UEENEEJ104A Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems 18 Unit of competency
S7339 UEENEEJ103A Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems 54 Unit of competency
S7308 UEENEEE102A Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 36 Unit of competency
S7386 UEENEEJ153A Find and rectify faults in motors and associated controls in refrigeration and air conditioning systems 45 Unit of competency
S7310 UEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment 18 Unit of competency
WC423 UEENEEE117A Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures 18 Unit of competency
S7343 UEENEEJ107A Install air conditioning and refrigeration systems, major components and associated equipment 72 Unit of competency
S8321 UEENEEG104A Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations 18 Unit of competency
S7320 UEENEEG103A Install low voltage wiring and accessories 18 Unit of competency
S7342 UEENEEJ106A Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories 54 Unit of competency
W7839 UEENEEE038B Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan 18 Unit of competency
S7338 UEENEEJ102A Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings 27 Unit of competency
S7344 UEENEEJ108A Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants 54 Unit of competency
S7346 UEENEEJ110A Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls 45 Unit of competency
S7324 UEENEEG107A Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations 54 Unit of competency
S7309 UEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c. circuits 72 Unit of competency
S7318 UEENEEG101A Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits 54 Unit of competency
S7319 UEENEEG102A Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits 72 Unit of competency
S7424 UEENEEJ194A Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration circuits 36 Unit of competency
S7316 UEENEEG033A Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits 54 Unit of competency
S7315 UEENEEG006A Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines 72 Unit of competency
S7323 UEENEEG106A Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits 36 Unit of competency
S7325 UEENEEG108A Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits 36 Unit of competency
S7311 UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
S7322 UEENEEG105A Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations 36 Unit of competency
S7345 UEENEEJ109A Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations 18 Unit of competency
D3560 UEENEEE084A Write specifications for electrotechnology engineering projects 36 Unit of competency
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.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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