Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Rail Signalling
Certificate IV in Rail Signalling
UEE41223
BJD4
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 08/02/2023 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides competencies to install, certify, fault find and maintain rail signalling equipment and systems.
This includes requirements for performing like-for-like replacement, performing authorised installations and alterations, and applying emergency operational restriction. It excludes changing circuit principles, changing the design function and commissioning.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A minimum of 510 weighting points comprising:- 390 core weighting points listed below; plus
- minimum of 120 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a minimum of 120 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which:
- between 0 and 40 weighting points can be taken from Group A;
- a minimum of 40 weighting points must be taken from Group B; and,
- a minimum of 40 weighting points must be taken from Group C
Up to 30 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. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG), if not listed weighting points will be 10 points, unless directed from the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee (IRC).
There are units of competency within this qualification that contain pre-requisites. Units of competency that have a pre-requisite requirement are identified by an Asterix 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.
Prerequisite units not packaged in this qualification will be met by entry requirements.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all pre-requisite units specified are complied with.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AE85 | Electrotechnology Electrician |
| AE86 | Electrical Fitting |
1. Core Units
All core units must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units
Between 0 and 40 weighting points can be taken from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of 40 weighting points must 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFD96 | UEERS0027 | Maintain computer-based interlocking rail systems | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OFD89 | UEERS0034 | Maintain vital relay interlocking systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
A minimum of 40 weighting points must be taken from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBX38 | UEECS0003 | Assemble, set up and test computing devices | 72 | Unit of competency |
| OFE01 | UEERS0023 | Inspect, test and certify rail power signal equipment | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OFD98 | UEERS0026 | Maintain communications based signalling equipment | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OFD96 | UEERS0027 | Maintain computer-based interlocking rail systems | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OFD97 | UEERS0028 | Maintain mechanical rail signalling equipment and infrastructure | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OFD95 | UEERS0029 | Maintain non-vital telemetry systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OFD89 | UEERS0034 | Maintain vital relay interlocking systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OFD90 | UEERS0035 | Maintain wayside asset protection equipment | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OFD88 | UEERS0036 | Repair rail signalling power and control cables | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ30 | UEECS0029 | Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN) | 72 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFO2 | UEE41220 | Certificate IV in Electrical - Rail Signalling | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are two entry requirement pathways for this qualification. All relevant jurisdictional licencing requirements must be complied with in the first instance. These requirements will determine the pathway that is applicable and must be selected, and how qualification certification documentation is completed. See notes below.
Entry requirement pathways for this qualification are as follows:
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician; or, a current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory
or
Certificate III in Electrical Fitting
Note: The Certificate III in Electrical Fitting qualification must not be used as the entry requirement in jurisdictions where industry and/or regulatory arrangements require a current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory to undertake rail signalling installation and/or maintenance.
Note: Qualification certification documentation (testamur) must indicate which pathway was used as follows:
If Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or, a current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ is used the qualification title should appear on certification documentation as: UEE41223 Certificate IV in Rail Signalling (Electrotechnology Electrician)
If Certificate III in Electrical Fitting is used the qualification title should appear on certification documentation as: UEE41223 Certificate IV in Rail Signalling (Electrical Fitting)
Note: UEE41223 Certificate IV in Electrical - Rail Signalling can be undertaken in conjunction with either of the entry requirement qualifications listed above as long as the following conditions are met:
must be permitted within jurisdictional training and regulatory requirements;
at least one third of the total weighting points required for completion of the entry requirement qualification must be met prior to commencing the Certificate IV in Electrical - Rail Signalling; and,
the relevant Certificate III entry requirement qualification must be successfully completed prior to issuing the Certificate IV in Electrical - Rail Signalling.
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