Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 8:45 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control

Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control

Qualification
National Code:
UEE31211
State Code:
A127
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
17/07/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
954
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
17/04/2014
VET Act Conditions
This qualification can only be obtained by fulfilling the obligations of an apprentice under a training contract except: • a person who is temporarily living in Australia on a student visa may obtain the qualification through a registered training provider approved to deliver a course for the qualification; or • a person seeking recognition of prior learning under s60I of the VET Act.
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 17/04/2014 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

Scope
This qualification provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain systems and devices for measurement and recording of physical/chemical phenomenon and related process control.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective units HLTAID001, HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the units HLTAID009, HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:
- Twenty three (23) core units and
- A combination of elective units to achieve a total weighting of 140 points:
- A maximum of 60 weighting points may be chosen from Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
- A minimum of 80 to a maximum of 140 weighting points to be chosen from Group B 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 3. 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.
1. Core Units

All twenty three (23) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC711 UEENEEK142A Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector 18 Unit of competency
S7307 UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
WC666 UEENEEI150A Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers 54 Unit of competency
WC744 UEENEEP013A Disconnect - reconnect control devices connected to low voltage installation wiring 54 Unit of competency
S7314 UEENEEE137A Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work 18 Unit of competency
S7308 UEENEEE102A Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 36 Unit of competency
WC627 UEENEEI111A Find and rectify faults in process final control elements 36 Unit of competency
S7310 UEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment 18 Unit of competency
WC625 UEENEEI108A Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment 18 Unit of competency
WC624 UEENEEI107A Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing 18 Unit of competency
W7753 UEENEEC024B Participate in instrumentation and control work and competency development activities 54 Unit of competency
WC626 UEENEEI110A Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops 36 Unit of competency
WC623 UEENEEI106A Set up and adjust PID control loops 36 Unit of competency
WC629 UEENEEI113A Setup and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and industrial networks 54 Unit of competency
S7309 UEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c. circuits 72 Unit of competency
WC620 UEENEEI103A Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
WC621 UEENEEI104A Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
WC425 UEENEEE119A Solve problems in multiple path extra low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits 36 Unit of competency
WC619 UEENEEI102A Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
WC622 UEENEEI105A Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
S7311 UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
WC618 UEENEEI101A Use instrumentation drawings, specification, standards and equipment manuals 36 Unit of competency
WC628 UEENEEI112A Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installations 36 Unit of competency
2. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of 80 to a maximum of 140 weighting points to be chosen from Group B
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3585 UEENEEM019A Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas - coal mining 18 Unit of competency
D3588 UEENEEM022A Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas - pressurisation 18 Unit of competency
D3642 UEENEEM077A Install and maintain the integrity of fixed gas detection equipment 18 Unit of competency
D3591 UEENEEM025A Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems - dust atmospheres 54 Unit of competency
D3592 UEENEEM026A Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems - pressurisation 54 Unit of competency
WC532 UEENEEH102A Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components 36 Unit of competency
D3645 UEENEEM080A Report on the integrity of explosion-protected equipment in a hazardous area 18 Unit of competency
WC647 UEENEEI131A Set up gas analysis measuring and control instruments 18 Unit of competency
WC649 UEENEEI133A Set up scientific analysis measuring and control instruments 18 Unit of competency
WC631 UEENEEI115A Trouble shooting in medical equipment control systems 108 Unit of competency
WC542 UEENEEH112A Troubleshoot digital sub-systems 72 Unit of competency
WC388 UEENEED104A Use engineering applications software on personal computers 36 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W830 UEE31210 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFQ5 UEE31220 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP02100) ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL TRADESPERSON Apprenticeship

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