Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Switchgear and Controlgear
Certificate III in Switchgear and Controlgear
UEE30725
BNY7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 30/07/2025 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides competencies for the construction, assembly and wiring of switchboards and control panels.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 1060 weighting points comprising:- 900 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 60 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 160 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 100 and 160 weighting points can be taken from Group B (or all 160 elective weighting points can be taken from Group B).
Up to 60 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. If weighting points are notlisted for an imported unit in any other UEE qualification, default weighting 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 this symbol * 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.
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units
Between 0 and 60 weighting points may 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 |
| ODX74 | CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 6 | Unit of competency |
| OCA56 | UEECD0035 | Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCD26 | HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 4 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 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: Qualification Elective Units
Between 100 and 160 weighting points must be taken from Group B; or all 160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBX51 | UEEDV0001 | Assemble and connect telecommunication frames and cabinets | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ75 | UEEIC0002 | Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ15 | UEEIC0013 | Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OCA33 | UEERL0005 | Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBY62 | UEEEL0055 | Overhaul and repair major switchgear and control gear | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OCB63 | UEEEL0017 | Repair and maintain mechanical components of electrical machines | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCB41 | UEEEC0060 | Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCB72 | UEEEC0075 | Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ69 | UEECS0033 | Use engineering applications software on personal computers | 36 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFJ0 | UEE30720 | Certificate III in Switchgear and Controlgear | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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