Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation

Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation

Qualification
National Code:
UEE40420
State Code:
BFK8
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
07/02/2022
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
396
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
24/10/2022
VET Act Conditions
Participants must have completed an electrical apprenticeship (UEE30811 or equivalent) and hold a WA electrical licence. NOTE: There is no licence outcome on completion of this traineeship.
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 24/10/2022 Current Approved
2.00 14/10/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 05/10/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification covers competencies to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain equipment and systems for the control of plant, machines and processes.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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

Choose a total of 120 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group B; and between 60 and 120 weighting points must be taken from Group C (or all 120elective 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
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
OCA95 UEEIC0038 Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems 36 Unit of competency
OBX40 UEEIC0039 Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems 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
OCA88 UEEIC0047 Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals 36 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
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
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 60 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
OBZ75 UEEIC0002 Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices 18 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
OCB17 UEEIC0011 Develop electrical integrated systems 18 Unit of competency
OBZ15 UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers 54 Unit of competency
OCB31 UEEHA0004 Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment 36 Unit of competency
OBX92 UEEIC0021 Find and rectify faults in process final control elements 36 Unit of competency
OEF68 UEEHA0025 Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems 54 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
OEE67 UEEHA0026 Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas 54 Unit of competency
OBZ21 UEEEL0053 Maintain operation of electrical marine equipment and systems 54 Unit of competency
OCB44 UEEEL0054 Maintain operation of electrical mining equipment and systems 54 Unit of competency
OBY98 UEEIC0024 Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems 18 Unit of competency
OCB41 UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components 36 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
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
4. Group C: General Elective Units

Between 60 and 120 weighting points can be taken from Group C; or all 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
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
OCB12 UEEIC0018 Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems 54 Unit of competency
OCA43 UEEIC0020 Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems 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
OBZ25 UEEIC0028 Provide solutions to problems in industrial control systems 54 Unit of competency
OCA97 UEEIC0034 Set up industrial field control devices 54 Unit of competency
OCA68 UEEIC0040 Solve problems in polyphase electronic power control circuits 54 Unit of competency
OCA30 UEEIC0042 Solve problems in single phase electronic power control circuits 54 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
A135 UEE40411 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation 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
(TR20006) ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION Traineeship