Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Switchgear and Control Gear

Certificate III in Switchgear and Control Gear

Qualification
National Code:
UEE30707
State Code:
W430
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
29/07/2011
Approved Date
09/11/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
954
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/07/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 29/07/2011 Current Approved
Description

Scope
This qualification provides competencies to construction, assembly and wiring of switchboards and control panels.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for awarding this qualification are that the following are successfully achieved:
- All of the Core competency standard units;
- The required number of Stream Core competency standard units;
- The required number of Elective competency standard units as prescribed in the respective Schedule; and
- All the required prerequisites competency standard units have been met as required.

Note:
1. Prerequisites pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.
2. In selecting elective units consideration to career planning advice should be given to units that form part a prerequisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.
1. Core Units

All Core Competency Standard Units to be achieved.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7803 UEENEEE001B Apply OHS practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
W7879 UEENEEF015B Assemble and connect communication frames and cabinets 54 Unit of competency
W7729 UEENEEA013B Assemble and wire control panels 54 Unit of competency
W7727 UEENEEA010B Assemble, mount and connect switchgear and controlgear 108 Unit of competency
W7764 UEENEED007B Develop, enter and verify programs for programmable logic controllers using ladder instruction set 54 Unit of competency
W8226 UEENEEP001B Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a Low Voltage supply 72 Unit of competency
W7804 UEENEEE002B Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components 36 Unit of competency
W7834 UEENEEE033B Document occupational hazards and risks in electrical work 18 Unit of competency
W7763 UEENEED005B Enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices 18 Unit of competency
W7807 UEENEEE005B Fix and secure equipment 18 Unit of competency
W7728 UEENEEA012B Make up and assemble bus bars 54 Unit of competency
W7907 UEENEEG029B Overhaul and repair major switchgear / controlgear 54 Unit of competency
W7748 UEENEEC019B Participate in switchgear and controlgear work and competency development activities 54 Unit of competency
W7940 UEENEEG064B Repair mechanical components of electrical machines 54 Unit of competency
W7880 UEENEEG001B Solve problems in electromagnetic circuits 54 Unit of competency
W7805 UEENEEE003B Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits 36 Unit of competency
W7806 UEENEEE004B Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits 36 Unit of competency
W7881 UEENEEG002B Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage circuits 72 Unit of competency
W7809 UEENEEE007B Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals 36 Unit of competency
2. Stream Core Units

At least 2 of the following competency standard units to be achieved.

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
W8180 UEENEEK042A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 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
W7759 UEENEED001B Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace 18 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYK4 UEE30706 Certificate III in Switchgear and Control Gear Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
A122 UEE30711 Certificate III in Switchgear and Controlgear Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code UEE30707 taken from the Electrotechnology Training Package UEE07 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9655 0600 or Email: sales@atpl.net.au

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by CD&R on 9/11/2010.
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP02070) ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TRADESPERSON Apprenticeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.