Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Electrical - Air-conditioning Split Systems
Certificate IV in Electrical - Air-conditioning Split Systems
UEE40511
A136
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 select, install, commission, fault find and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises and split air-conditioning systems to a prescribed routine where the maximum plant capacity for each system does not exceed 18 kWr. It includes ERAC requirements for an ‘Electrician’s licence’ and regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants for split systems.
Split systems include wall hung, floor and ceiling suspended, cassette and ducted fan coil split systems. This qualification excludes competencies required for service, repair, maintenance, or the safe and proper installation of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment.
Note:
1. The letter “r” denotes “refrigeration” or cooling capacity, not electrical input power.
2. The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Legislation Amendment Bill 2003 and the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Gas Management Regulations apply to this qualification. Prior to planning the delivery of any training and/or assessment activities all legislative and regulatory requirements shall be identified and included.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:- Twenty five (25) core units and
- A combination of elective units to achieve a total weighting of 160 points:
- A maximum of 80 weighting points may be chosen from Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
- A maximum of 80 weighting points may be chosen from Group B Elective Units
- A minimum of 80 to a maximum of 160 weighting points to be chosen from Group C 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 4. 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.
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 twenty five (25) units must be completed
2. Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
Units may be chosen to a maximum of 80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7811 | UEENEEE009B | Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7740 | UEENEEC010B | Deliver a service to customers | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7731 | UEENEEC001B | Maintain documentation | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7822 | UEENEEE020B | Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WG730 | HLTAID001 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 3 | Unit of competency |
| W7733 | UEENEEC003B | Provide quotations for installation or service jobs | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7732 | UEENEEC002B | Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WC385 | UEENEED101A | Use computer applications relevant to a workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W9434 | CPCCOHS1001A | Work safely in the construction industry | 4 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Units may be chosen to a maximum of 80 weighting points from Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7404 | UEENEEJ174A | Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for hydrocarbon refrigerants | 9 | Unit of competency |
| WC632 | UEENEEI116A | Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WC666 | UEENEEI150A | Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers | 54 | Unit of competency |
| S7340 | UEENEEJ104A | Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| S7339 | UEENEEJ103A | Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems | 54 | Unit of competency |
| WC388 | UEENEED104A | Use engineering applications software on personal computers | 36 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
A minimum of 80 to a maximum of 160 weighting points to be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7422 | UEENEEJ192A | Analyse the psychrometric performance of HVAC/R systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| S7423 | UEENEEJ193A | Analyse the thermodynamic performance of HVAC/R systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| WC481 | UEENEEG123A | Conduct compliance inspection of LV electrical installations with demand exceeding 100 A per phase | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WC480 | UEENEEG122A | Conduct compliance inspection of single phase LV electrical installations | 54 | Unit of competency |
| WC422 | UEENEEE114A | Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities | 36 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W840 | UEE40510 | Certificate IV in Electrical - Air-conditioning Systems | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFQ3 | UEE40520 | Certificate IV in Electrical - Air Conditioning Split Systems | Qualification |
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