Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Qualification
National Code:
UEE51020
State Code:
BFK6
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
12/07/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1440
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
30/07/2025
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 30/07/2025 Current Approved
3.00 20/12/2022 Replaced Approved
2.00 24/10/2022 Replaced Approved
1.00 05/10/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification covers competencies to install, set up, test, develop, select, commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions of equipment and systems for the measurement, recording, monitoring and control of physical/chemical phenomenon and related process control systems.
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 1600 weighting points comprising:
- 1120 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 480 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.

Choose a total of 480 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 180 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 100 weighting points must be taken from Group B; and between 0 and 120 weighting points must be taken from Group C; and between 260 and 480 weighting points must be taken from Group D or all minimum 480 weighting points can be taken from Group D

Up to 180 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 not listed 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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCA55 UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
OCB37 UEECD0010 Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report 54 Unit of competency
OBZ90 UEERE0013 Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector 18 Unit of competency
OBZ15 UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers 54 Unit of competency
OCB12 UEEIC0018 Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems 54 Unit of competency
OCC58 UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring 54 Unit of competency
OCC08 UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work 18 Unit of competency
OBX42 UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 36 Unit of competency
OCA43 UEEIC0020 Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems 54 Unit of competency
OBX92 UEEIC0021 Find and rectify faults in process final control elements 36 Unit of competency
OBY81 UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment 18 Unit of competency
OCA17 UEECD0024 Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures 18 Unit of competency
OCB08 UEEIC0022 Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment 18 Unit of competency
OBZ26 UEEIC0023 Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing 18 Unit of competency
OCB19 UEECD0027 Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan 18 Unit of competency
OCB02 UEEIC0030 Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops 36 Unit of competency
OBX61 UEEIC0029 Set up and adjust PID control loops 36 Unit of competency
OCB00 UEEIC0031 Set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks 54 Unit of competency
OCA95 UEEIC0038 Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
OCA64 UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits 72 Unit of competency
OBX40 UEEIC0039 Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
OCA51 UEECD0045 Solve problems in multiple path extra-low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits 36 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
OCC28 UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
OCA88 UEEIC0047 Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals 36 Unit of competency
OBZ41 UEEIC0048 Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installations 36 Unit of competency
OBY88 UEECD0055 Write specifications for industrial electronics and control projects 36 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units

Between 0 and 180 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
OCD45 BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments 45 Unit of competency
OCE23 BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement 55 Unit of competency
OCG10 BSBINS501 Implement information and knowledge management systems 40 Unit of competency
OBY02 UEECO0002 Maintain documentation 18 Unit of competency
OCF92 BSBLDR522 Manage people performance 65 Unit of competency
OCD89 BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness 55 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 100 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
OCB23 UEEIC0004 Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments 36 Unit of competency
OEF68 UEEHA0025 Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems 54 Unit of competency
OEE67 UEEHA0026 Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas 54 Unit of competency
OCB41 UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components 36 Unit of competency
OCA98 UEEIC0033 Set up gas analysis measuring and control instruments 18 Unit of competency
OCA23 UEEIC0035 Set up scientific analysis measuring and control instruments 18 Unit of competency
OBZ29 UEEIC0036 Set up water analysis measuring and control instruments 18 Unit of competency
OBZ94 UEEIC0037 Set up weighting measuring and control instruments 18 Unit of competency
OBY58 UEEEC0069 Troubleshoot digital sub-systems 72 Unit of competency
OBX60 UEEIC0045 Troubleshoot medical equipment control systems 108 Unit of competency
OBY05 UEEIC0046 Troubleshoot process control systems 54 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
4. Group C: General Elective Units

Between 0 and 120 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
OCB24 UEEIC0003 Assist in commissioning process and instrumentation control systems 36 Unit of competency
OEF61 UEEHA0020 Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas 36 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
OCC12 UEECS0014 Develop computer network services 108 Unit of competency
OCA08 UEEIC0012 Develop structured programs to control external devices 36 Unit of competency
OCB15 UEEIC0014 Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems 54 Unit of competency
OBZ04 UEEIC0015 Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers 54 Unit of competency
OCB31 UEEHA0004 Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment 36 Unit of competency
OCA06 UEECO0001 Estimate electrotechnology projects 36 Unit of competency
OBT74 ICTNWK426 Install and configure client-server applications and services 40 Unit of competency
OEF68 UEEHA0025 Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems 54 Unit of competency
OEE67 UEEHA0026 Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas 54 Unit of competency
OBZ96 UEEIC0026 Provide solutions to fluid circuit operations 54 Unit of competency
OCA40 UEEIC0027 Provide solutions to pneumatic-hydraulic system operations 72 Unit of competency
OCA30 UEEIC0042 Solve problems in single phase electronic power control circuits 54 Unit of competency
OCA90 UEEIC0044 Troubleshoot measuring and analysis systems 36 Unit of competency
5. Group D: General Elective Units

Between 260 and 480 weighting points must be taken from Group D or all minimum 480 weighting points can be taken from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBY15 UEEIC0001 Analyse complex electronic circuits controlling fluids 72 Unit of competency
OBS93 ICTPRG549 Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills 50 Unit of competency
OBS21 ICTWEB447 Build basic website using development software and ICT tools 20 Unit of competency
AWD40 ICTTEN409 Commission an electronic system 60 Unit of competency
OCB65 UEECS0004 Commission industrial computer systems 18 Unit of competency
OBY06 UEEIC0005 Configure and maintain industrial control system networks 54 Unit of competency
OBT07 ICTPRG534 Deploy applications to production environments 40 Unit of competency
OCB96 UEECS0012 Design embedded controller control systems 72 Unit of competency
OEV11 MEM234010 Design microcontroller applications 36 Unit of competency
OBX73 UEEIC0010 Develop and test code for microcontroller devices 54 Unit of competency
OBY82 UEEEL0006 Develop detailed and complex drawings for electrical systems using CAD systems 54 Unit of competency
OCC11 UEECS0019 Develop, implement and test object-oriented code 126 Unit of competency
OBY44 UEEIC0016 Diagnose and rectify faults in a.c. motor drive systems 54 Unit of competency
OBY89 UEEIC0017 Diagnose and rectify faults in d.c. motor drive systems 54 Unit of competency
OCB11 UEEIC0019 Diagnose and rectify faults in servo drive systems 54 Unit of competency
OBY94 UEEEL0011 Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus 36 Unit of competency
OCB95 UEECS0025 Modify/redesign industrial computer systems 18 Unit of competency
OBY56 UEECO0014 Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects 54 Unit of competency
OCB30 UEECS0031 Set up, create and implement content for a web server 108 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
A163 UEE51011 Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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