Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in building and premises. It includes ERAC requirements for an ‘Electrician’s licence’.


Subjects

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 140 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

add topic UEENEEC020B

Participate in electrical work and competency development activities

60

add topic UEENEEE101A

Apply Occupational Health Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

20

add topic UEENEEE102A

Fabricate, dismantle, assemble of utilities industry components

40

add topic UEENEEE104A

Solve problems in d.c. circuits

80

add topic UEENEEE105A

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

20

add topic UEENEEE107A

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

40

add topic UEENEEE137A

Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

20

add topic UEENEEG006A

Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines

80

add topic UEENEEG033A

Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits

60

add topic UEENEEG063A

Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations

40

add topic UEENEEG101A

Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits

60

add topic UEENEEG102A

Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits

80

add topic UEENEEG103A

Install low voltage wiring and accessories

20

add topic UEENEEG104A

Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations

20

add topic UEENEEG105A

Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations

40

add topic UEENEEG106A

Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits

40

add topic UEENEEG107A

Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations

60

add topic UEENEEG108A

Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits

40

add topic UEENEEG109A

Develop and connect electrical control circuits

80

add topic UEENEEK142A

Apply environmental and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

20

Total points in core

920

Elective Competency Standard Units

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 140 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

80

140

Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 60

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEC001B

Maintain documentation

20

add topic UEENEEC002B

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

20

add topic UEENEEC003B

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

20

add topic UEENEEC010B

Deliver a service to customers

20

add topic UEENEED101A

Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace

20

add topic UEENEEE009B

Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes

20

add topic UEENEEE020B

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

20

add topic CPCCOHS1001A

Work safely in the construction industry

10

add topic HLTCPR211A

Perform CPR

10

add topic HLTFA311A

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 80

You may select all your elective units from this Group

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEA110A

Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear

40

add topic UEENEEA112A

Fabricate and assemble bus bars

40

add topic UEENEEA113A

Mount and wire control panel equipment

40

add topic UEENEED104A

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

add topic UEENEEE121A

Plan an residential integrated cabling system

40

add topic UEENEEF102A

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services

120

add topic UEENEEF104A

Install and modify performance data communication copper cabling

40

add topic UEENEEG110A

Diagnose and rectify faults in d.c. electrical apparatus and circuits

60

add topic UEENEEG111A

Carry out repairs to electrical apparatus

40

add topic UEENEEG113A

Install and maintain emergency and safety systems.

60

add topic UEENEEG116A

Diagnose and rectify faults in lifts/escalator systems

80

add topic UEENEEG118A

Maintain operation of electrical mining equipment and systems

60

add topic UEENEEG119A

Maintain the operation of electrical marine equipment and systems

60

add topic UEENEEG120A

Select and arrange circuits and equipment for special electrical installations

60

add topic UEENEEG126A

Install and maintain LV field power and distribution systems with a demand up to 200 A per phase

40

add topic UEENEEG129A

Overhaul and repair switchgear and controlgear

60

add topic UEENEEG150A

Wind electrical coils

40

add topic UEENEEG151A

Place and connect electrical coils

40

add topic UEENEEG152A

Rewind single phase machines

40

add topic UEENEEG153A

Rewind LV three phase induction machines rated for low voltage

60

add topic UEENEEG154A

Rewind LV direct current machines

60

add topic UEENEEG157A

Conduct electrical tests on LV electrical machines

40

add topic UEENEEG159A

Conduct mechanical tests of LV electrical machines

40

add topic UEENEEG164A

Repair mechanical and electrical components of electrical machines

40

add topic UEENEEG165A

Maintain and service electrical traction lifts

40

add topic UEENEEG166A

Installation and maintenance of escalators, tread ways and moving walks

40

add topic UEENEEG167A

Align and install lift components and equipment

20

add topic UEENEEG171A

Install, set up and commission interval metering

20

add topic UEENEEG181A

Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products

20

add topic UEENEEG182A

Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications

40

add topic UEENEEG183A

Provide advice on the application of energy efficient lighting for ambient and aesthetic effect

20

add topic UEENEEG189A

Install and maintain emergency lighting systems

40

add topic UEENEEH102A

Repair basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

40

add topic UEENEEH111A

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies

40

add topic UEENEEH150A

Assemble and set up basic wired and wireless security systems

80

add topic UEENEEI140A

Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems

20

add topic UEENEEI141A

Develop electrical integrated systems

20

add topic UEENEEI101A

Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals

40

add topic UEENEEI102A

Solve problems in pressure measurement circuits and systems

40

add topic UEENEEI103A

Solve problems in density/level measurement circuits and systems

40

add topic UEENEEI104A

Solve problems in flow measurement circuits and systems

40

add topic UEENEEI105A

Solve problems in temperature measurement circuits and systems

40

add topic UEENEEI116A

Enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices

20

add topic UEENEEI150A

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

60

add topic UEENEEJ102A

Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings

30

add topic UEENEEJ103A

Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems

60

add topic UEENEEJ104A

Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems

20

add topic UEENEEJ105A

Position, assemble and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems

70

add topic UEENEEJ172A

Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants split systems

60

add topic UEENEEK125A

Solve basic problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus and systems

20

add topic UEENEEK148A

Install, configure and commission photovoltaic grid connected power systems

40

add topic UEENEEM019A

Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas coal mining

20

add topic UEENEEM020A

Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas gas atmospheres

20

add topic UEENEEM021A

Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas dust atmospheres

20

add topic UEENEEM022A

Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas pressurisation

20

add topic UEENEEM023A

Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems coal mining

60

add topic UEENEEM024A

Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems gas atmospheres

60

add topic UEENEEM025A

Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems dust atmospheres

60

add topic UEENEEM026A

Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems pressurisation

60

add topic UEENEEM027A

Maintain equipment in hazardous areas coal mining

60

add topic UEENEEM028A

Maintain equipment in hazardous areas gas atmospheres

60

add topic UEENEEM029A

Maintain equipment in hazardous areas dust atmospheres

60

add topic UEENEEM030A

Maintain equipment in hazardous areas pressurisation

60

add topic UEENEEM038A

Conduct testing of hazardous areas installations coal mining

40

add topic UEENEEM039A

Conduct testing of hazardous areas installations gas atmospheres

40

add topic UEENEEM040A

Conduct testing of hazardous areas installations dust atmospheres

40

add topic UEENEEM041A

Conduct testing of hazardous area installations pressurisation

40

add topic UEENEEM042A

Conduct visual inspection of hazardous areas installations

40

add topic UEENEEM076A

Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device

20

add topic UEENEEM077A

Install and maintain the integrity of fixed gas detection equipment

20

add topic UEENEEM080A

Report on the integrity of explosion-protected equipment in a hazardous area

20

add topic UEENEEN102A

Assemble and wire internal electrical rail signalling equipment

30

add topic UEENEEN103A

Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds

30

add topic UEENEEN104A

Test rail signalling cables

20

add topic UEENEEN121A

Repair rail signalling power and control cables

40

add topic UETTDRIS43A

Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule.

50

add topic UETTDRIS44A

Perform HV field switching operation to a given schedule

50

add topic UETTDRIS47A

Sample, test, filter and reinstate insulating oil

40

add topic UETTDRIS67A

Solve problems in energy supply network equipment

80

add topic UETTDRIS68A

Solve problems in energy supply network protection equipment and systems

40

add topic UETTDRSB23A

Install and maintain substation direct current systems

30

add topic UETTDRSB29A

Maintain capacitor bank equipment for voltage regulation

40

add topic UETTDRSB39A

Perform power system substation switching operation to a given schedule

50

add topic UETTDRIS67A

Solve problems in energy supply network equipment

80

add topic UETTDRIS68A

Solve problems in energy supply network protection equipment and systems

40

add topic UETTDRIS44A

Perform HV field switching operation to a given schedule

40

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.

END OF QUALIFICATION


Subject lists

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician 6ad3a
Units: UEENEEE102A

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