Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Engineering - Explosion protection
Advanced Diploma of Engineering - Explosion protection
UEE61211
A170
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 assess and manage risk associated with hazardous areas, design and validate/evaluate explosion protection aspects of electrical and instrument systems, audit explosion-protected installations and provide explosion protection technical advice/sales.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:- Thirty eight (38) core units and
- A combination of elective units to achieve a total weighting of 380 points:
- A maximum of 170 weighting points may be chosen from Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
- A maximum of 60 weighting points may be chosen from Group B Elective Units
- A maximum of 80 weighting points may be chosen from Group C Elective Units
- A maximum of 60 weighting points may be chosen from Group D Elective Units
- A minimum of 160 to a maximum of 380 weighting points to be chosen from Group E 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 6. 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: 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
1. Core Units
All thirty eight (38) units must be completed
2. Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
Units may be chosen to a maximum of 170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0760 | BSBINN502A | Build and sustain an innovative work environment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W8951 | PMASUP410B | Develop plant documentation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WB921 | BSBWOR502B | Ensure team effectiveness | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4868 | BSBMGT516C | Facilitate continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0755 | BSBINM501A | Manage an information or knowledge management system | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0846 | BSBMGT502B | Manage people performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Units may be chosen to a maximum of 60 weighting points from Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
4. Group C Elective Units
Units may be chosen to a maximum of 80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3610 | UEENEEM044A | Conduct detailed inspection of hazardous areas installations - gas atmospheres | 36 | Unit of competency |
| D3605 | UEENEEM039A | Conduct testing of hazardous areas installations - gas atmospheres | 36 | Unit of competency |
| D3608 | UEENEEM042A | Conduct visual inspection of hazardous areas installations | 36 | Unit of competency |
| D3613 | UEENEEM047A | Develop and manage maintenance programs for hazardous areas electrical equipment - coal mining | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7735 | UEENEEC005B | Estimate electrotechnology projects | 36 | Unit of competency |
| D3643 | UEENEEM078A | Manage compliance of hazardous areas | 18 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units
Units may be chosen to a maximum of 60 weighting points from Group D.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
6. Group E Elective Units
A minimum of 160 to a maximum of 380 weighting points to be chosen from Group E.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W877 | UEE61210 | Advanced Diploma of Engineering Explosion protection | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFM4 | UEE61220 | Advanced Diploma of Engineering - Explosion protection | Qualification |
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