Qualification details

Release 3. Updated superseded imported elective units.

Release 2. Updated superseded HLT, BSB and ICT elective units.

Release 1. This is the first release of this qualification in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package

This qualification covers competencies to select, assemble, set up and test base level fire protection systems in domestic and commercial premises.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification

A total of 360 weighting points  comprising:

220 core weighting points  listed below; plus

140 general elective weighting points  from the general elective units listed below. 

Choose a total of 140 weighting points  elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 60 weighting points  can be taken from Group A; and between 80 and 140 weighting points  must be taken from Group B; or all 140 weighting points  can be taken from Group B.

Up to 60 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. 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 this 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.

Core units  

Weighting Points 

UEECD0007

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

20

UEECD0016

Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work*

20

UEECD0019

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components*

40

UEECD0020

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment*

20

UEECD0027

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

20

UEECD0051

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

40

UEEEC0041

Install fire detection and warning system apparatus*

40

UEERE0001

Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

20

Group A: Imported and common elective units 

Weighting Points 

BSBOPS203

Deliver a service to customers

20

CPCWHS1001

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

10

HLTAID009

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

10

UEECD0035

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

20

UEECO0002

Maintain documentation

20

UEECO0016

Receive and store materials and equipment for electrotechnology work

20

UEECO0017

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

20

Group B: Qualification elective units 

Weighting Points 

ICTICT214

Operate application software packages

20

UEECD0025

Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits*

40

UEECD0043

Solve problems in direct current circuits*

80

UEEDV0003

Install and connect cabling for direct access to telecommunications service*

20

UEEEC0076

Verify compliance and functionality of fire protection system installations*

60

UEEIC0002

Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices*

20

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to UEE21011 Certificate II in Fire Alarms Servicing