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Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Qualification
National Code:
UEE30820
State Code:
BFN0
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
05/10/2020
Approved Date
12/04/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
999
Duration
6 Semesters
Current Release Number
6.00
Current Release Date
08/02/2023
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
6.00 08/02/2023 Current Approved
5.00 20/12/2022 Replaced Approved
4.00 24/10/2022 Replaced Approved
3.00 23/03/2022 Replaced Approved
2.00 14/10/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 05/10/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises. It includes Electrical Regulatory Authority Council (ERAC), or their successor’s, Essential Performance Capabilities for an ‘Unrestricted Electrician’s license’.
The skills and knowledge described in this qualification require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).
Competency development activities in this qualification are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, a relevant contract of training through an Australian Apprenticeship, may be required. To obtain an Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence in most jurisdictions the qualification must be completed as an apprenticeship or Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) pathway. Where required for Licencing, the certification documentation issued must indicate if the qualification was completed as an apprenticeship or Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 1,110 weighting points comprising:
- 990 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 120 general elective weighting points.

General elective weighting points are to be selected from the Group A general elective units listed below, or up to 40 general elective weighting points, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that 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.

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.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all pre-requisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units

All core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBY70 UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector 18 Unit of competency
OCA55 UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
OBZ67 UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations 36 Unit of competency
OBY86 UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations 54 Unit of competency
OBZ32 UEEEL0005 Develop and connect electrical control circuits 72 Unit of competency
OCC08 UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work 18 Unit of competency
OCB68 UEEEL0008 Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls 18 Unit of competency
OBZ05 UEEEL0009 Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls 18 Unit of competency
OCA69 UEEEL0010 Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits 18 Unit of competency
OBX42 UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 36 Unit of competency
OBY81 UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment 18 Unit of competency
OBZ78 UEEEL0047 Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies 18 Unit of competency
OCB66 UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories 36 Unit of competency
OBX93 UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits 54 Unit of competency
OBZ88 UEECO0023 Participate in electrical work and competency development activities 54 Unit of competency
ODM51 UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel 18 Unit of competency
OCD26 HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 4 Unit of competency
OBY74 UEEEL0018 Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations 54 Unit of competency
OCB62 UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines 27 Unit of competency
OBZ81 UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits 72 Unit of competency
OBZ72 UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices 27 Unit of competency
OBY68 UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits 36 Unit of competency
OCA07 UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits 36 Unit of competency
OBZ08 UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits 36 Unit of competency
OCB60 UEEEL0024 Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines 45 Unit of competency
OCB06 UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers 27 Unit of competency
OCC28 UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
2. Group A: General Elective Units

120 general elective weighting points are to be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCB59 UEEEL0026 Align and install traction lift equipment 18 Unit of competency
ODO34 UEERE0049 Apply safe work practices in the rooftop solar industry 20 Unit of competency
OCB99 UEEEC0003 Assemble and set up basic security systems 72 Unit of competency
OFE04 UEERS0021 Assemble and wire electrical rail signalling equipment 36 Unit of competency
OBZ75 UEEIC0002 Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices 18 Unit of competency
OCA13 UEEAS0007 Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear 36 Unit of competency
OCB69 UEEEL0004 Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment 36 Unit of competency
OEF61 UEEHA0020 Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas 36 Unit of competency
OCB53 UEEEL0033 Conduct electrical tests on LV electrical machines 36 Unit of competency
OBX64 UEEEL0034 Conduct mechanical tests on electrical machines and components 36 Unit of competency
OEW19 UEERE0054 Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems 27 Unit of competency
OEE75 UEEHA0038 Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas 36 Unit of competency
OEE62 UEEHA0022 Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area 36 Unit of competency
OCB17 UEEIC0011 Develop electrical integrated systems 18 Unit of competency
OBZ15 UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers 54 Unit of competency
OBZ04 UEEIC0015 Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers 54 Unit of competency
OCA28 UEEEL0045 Diagnose and rectify faults in traction lift systems 72 Unit of competency
OCB31 UEEHA0004 Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment 36 Unit of competency
OBY12 UEERA0035 Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems 18 Unit of competency
OBY11 UEERA0036 Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems 54 Unit of competency
OBZ06 UEEAS0008 Fabricate and assemble bus bars 36 Unit of competency
OCA26 UEEEL0046 Find and repair faults in LV d.c. electrical apparatus and circuits 54 Unit of competency
ODP03 UEEEL0075 Inspect, test and maintain emergency alarm systems and equipment 20 Unit of competency
ODP04 UEEEL0076 Inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting systems 25 Unit of competency
OEE77 UEEEL0078 Install and commission whole current electricity meters 18 Unit of competency
OBX97 UEEDV0005 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services 72 Unit of competency
OCB47 UEEEL0049 Install and maintain emergency safety systems 54 Unit of competency
OFE00 UEERS0024 Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds 27 Unit of competency
OED63 UETDRSB007 Install and maintain substation direct current systems 20 Unit of competency
OCA01 UEERA0049 Install and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems 63 Unit of competency
OEU94 UEERE0077 Install battery storage equipment power conversion equipment to grid 27 Unit of competency
OEV53 UEERE0078 Install battery storage to power conversion equipment 27 Unit of competency
OEF68 UEEHA0025 Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems 54 Unit of competency
OEU02 UEERE0080 Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid 27 Unit of competency
OEV05 UEERE0081 Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment 27 Unit of competency
OCA87 UEEDV0008 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling 36 Unit of competency
OCB46 UEEEL0052 Maintain and service traction lift systems and equipment 36 Unit of competency
OEE00 UETDRSB010 Maintain capacitor bank equipment 20 Unit of competency
OEE67 UEEHA0026 Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas 54 Unit of competency
OEE05 UETDRIS031 Maintain insulating oil 15 Unit of competency
OBZ21 UEEEL0053 Maintain operation of electrical marine equipment and systems 54 Unit of competency
OCB44 UEEEL0054 Maintain operation of electrical mining equipment and systems 54 Unit of competency
OCC45 UEEAS0009 Mount and wire control panel equipment 36 Unit of competency
OBY62 UEEEL0055 Overhaul and repair major switchgear and control gear 54 Unit of competency
ODN29 UETDRIS017 Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule 45 Unit of competency
ODM42 UETDRIS018 Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule 45 Unit of competency
ODN55 UETDRSB001 Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule 45 Unit of competency
OBZ62 UEEEL0056 Place and connect electrical coils 36 Unit of competency
OCC38 UEECD0028 Plan an integrated cabling installation system 36 Unit of competency
OBY98 UEEIC0024 Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems 18 Unit of competency
OCB86 UEERA0059 Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings 36 Unit of competency
OCA35 UEEEL0016 Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products 18 Unit of competency
OBY73 UEEEL0061 Provide advice on the application of energy efficient lighting for ambient and aesthetic effect 18 Unit of competency
OBZ23 UEERA0064 Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systems 54 Unit of competency
OCB63 UEEEL0017 Repair and maintain mechanical components of electrical machines 36 Unit of competency
OFD88 UEERS0036 Repair rail signalling power and control cables 36 Unit of competency
OCB41 UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components 36 Unit of competency
OCB43 UEEEL0066 Rewind LV direct current machines 54 Unit of competency
OBZ55 UEEEL0067 Rewind single phase machines 36 Unit of competency
OCB39 UEEEL0068 Rewind three phase low voltage induction machines 54 Unit of competency
OCA75 UEEEL0069 Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations 54 Unit of competency
OCA95 UEEIC0038 Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
OBX40 UEEIC0039 Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
OED67 UETDRIS032 Solve problems in network equipment 35 Unit of competency
OED75 UETDRIS033 Solve problems in network protection 35 Unit of competency
OCA93 UEEIC0041 Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
OCA91 UEEIC0043 Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
OCA63 UEEEL0022 Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications 36 Unit of competency
OFD87 UEERS0037 Test copper rail signalling cables 18 Unit of competency
OCB72 UEEEC0075 Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies 36 Unit of competency
OBZ77 UEECD0050 Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device 18 Unit of competency
OBZ69 UEECS0033 Use engineering applications software on personal computers 36 Unit of competency
OCA88 UEEIC0047 Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals 36 Unit of competency
OCA57 UEEEL0074 Wind electrical coils 36 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
A123 UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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