Certificate III in Switchgear and Controlgear
Scope
This qualification provides competencies to construction, assembly and wiring of switchboards and control panels.
Scope
This qualification provides competencies to construction, assembly and wiring of switchboards and control panels.
Completion requirements
The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:
All the Core competency standard units, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table below and
A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 160 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table below.
Core Competency Standard Units All Core competency standard units to be achieved | Weighting Points | |
Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear | 40 | |
Fabricate and assemble bus bars | 40 | |
Mount and wire control panel equipment | 40 | |
Participate in switchgear and controlgear work and competency development activities | 60 | |
Apply Occupational Health Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 20 | |
Fabricate, dismantle, assemble of utilities industry components | 40 | |
Solve problems in d.c. circuits | 80 | |
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | 20 | |
Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits | 40 | |
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | 40 | |
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | 20 | |
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines | 80 | |
Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations | 40 | |
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits | 60 | |
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits | 80 | |
Develop and connect electrical control circuits | 80 | |
Carry out repairs to electrical apparatus | 40 | |
Apply environmental and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | 20 | |
Disconnect /reconnect control devices connected to low voltage installation wiring | 60 | |
Total points in core | 900 |
Elective Competency Standard Units Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 160 points from the following groups: | |||
Group | Minimum points | Maximum points | |
A | Imported and Common 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 3. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points. | 0 | 60 |
B | Qualification Elective Units You may select all your elective units from this Group | 100 | 160 |
Group A Imported and Common Elective Units You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 60 | Weighting Points | |
Maintain documentation | 20 | |
Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs | 20 | |
Provide quotations for installation or service jobs | 20 | |
Deliver a service to customers | 20 | |
Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace | 20 | |
Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes | 20 | |
Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | 20 | |
Work safely in the construction industry | 10 | |
Perform CPR | 10 | |
Apply first aid | 10 | |
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 3. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points. Note: For further information see Application of the NQC Flexibility Formula, UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package, Version 1, Volume 1 Qualification Framework | Up to 60 points |
Group B Qualification Elective Units Complete units to a minimum weighting of 100 You may select all your elective units from this Group | Weighting Points | |
Use engineering applications software on personal computers | 40 | |
Assemble and connect telecommunication frames and cabinets | 60 | |
Overhaul and repair switchgear and controlgear | 60 | |
Repair mechanical and electrical components of electrical machines | 40 | |
Repair basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components | 40 | |
Troubleshoot d.c. power supplies with single phase input | 40 | |
Enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices | 20 | |
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers | 60 | |
Locate and rectify faults in low voltage control devices using set procedures | 20 |
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.
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