Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Hazardous areas - Electrical

Certificate IV in Hazardous areas - Electrical

Qualification
National Code:
UEE42620
State Code:
BFL5
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
05/10/2020
Approved Date
07/02/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
396
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/10/2021
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 14/10/2021 Current Approved
1.00 05/10/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification provides competencies to supervise selection, installation, commissioning maintenance and testing of explosion-protected equipment and systems for control and monitoring of plant and processes.
The qualification provides competencies in working with explosion-protection techniques.
Site-specific work permits maybe required to work in a hazardous environment. Licensing, legislative or certification requirements, and additional/other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS).

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 440 weighting points comprising:
- 200 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 240 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.

Choose a total of 240 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 80 weighting points can be taken from Group B; and between 140 and 240can be taken from Group C (or all 240 elective weighting points can be taken from Group C).

Up to 60 weighting points of the general elective unitsGroup 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 symbol. 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
OCB37 UEECD0010 Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report 54 Unit of competency
OCA12 UEEHA0003 Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area 36 Unit of competency
OCB31 UEEHA0004 Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment 36 Unit of competency
OCA29 UEERE0015 Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures 18 Unit of competency
OCA17 UEECD0024 Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures 18 Unit of competency
OCB19 UEECD0027 Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan 18 Unit of competency
2. Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

Between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBX53 UEECD0011 Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes 18 Unit of competency
OCD34 BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
OBY02 UEECO0002 Maintain documentation 18 Unit of competency
OBU39 ICTICT214 Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
OCA56 UEECD0035 Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus 18 Unit of competency
OBY92 UEECO0015 Provide quotations for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
OBY79 UEECO0017 Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
3. Group B General Elective Units

Between 0 and 80 weighting points can 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
OBY38 UEEHA0005 Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems 54 Unit of competency
OBZ18 UEEHA0006 Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas 54 Unit of competency
OBZ42 UEEHA0011 Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type flameproof (Ex d) 54 Unit of competency
OBZ95 UEEHA0010 Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type Group III ('t') 54 Unit of competency
OBY90 UEEHA0012 Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type increased safety (Ex e) 54 Unit of competency
OCA45 UEEHA0013 Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type intrinsically safe (Ex i) 54 Unit of competency
OCB25 UEEHA0014 Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type pressurised (Ex p) 54 Unit of competency
OCB26 UEEHA0015 Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected rotating machines 54 Unit of competency
OBZ77 UEECD0050 Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device 18 Unit of competency
4. Group C General Elective Units

Between 140 and 240 weighting points can be taken from Group C; or all 240 weighting points can 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
OCB03 UEEHA0001 Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas 36 Unit of competency
OBZ54 UEEHA0002 Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas 36 Unit of competency
OCB27 UEEHA0009 Develop and manage periodic electrical inspection and maintenance programs for hazardous areas 18 Unit of competency
OBY38 UEEHA0005 Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems 54 Unit of competency
OBZ18 UEEHA0006 Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas 54 Unit of competency
OCB29 UEEHA0007 Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas 18 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
A151 UEE42611 Certificate IV in Hazardous areas - Electrical Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHZ9 UEE42622 Certificate IV in Hazardous areas - Electrical Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for this qualification is:
UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
or
a current 'Unrestricted Electricians Licence' or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09090) HAZARDOUS AREAS (LEVEL 4) Traineeship

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