Qualification details

Release 6. Updated superseded UEERS units.

Release 5. Updated superseded elective units.

Release 4. Updated superseded units.

Release 3. Updated superseded imported units.

Release 2. Three units added to General Electives.

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

This qualification provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises. It includes Electrical Regulatory Authority Council (ERAC), or their successor’s, Essential Performance Capabilities for an ‘Unrestricted Electrician’s license’.

The skills and knowledge described in this qualification require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).

Competency development activities in this qualification are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, a relevant contract of training through an Australian Apprenticeship, may be required. To obtain an Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence in most jurisdictions the qualification must be completed as an apprenticeship or Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) pathway. Where required for Licencing, the certification documentation issued must indicate if the qualification was completed as an apprenticeship or Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) pathway.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

A total of 1,110 weighting points  comprising:

990 core weighting points  listed below; plus

120 general elective weighting points .

General elective weighting points are to be selected from the Group A general elective units listed below, or up to 40 general elective weighting points , may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that 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.

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 

HLTAID009

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

10

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

UEECD0044

Solve problems in multiple path circuits*

40

UEECD0046

Solve problems in single path circuits*

40

UEECD0051

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

40

UEECO0023

Participate in electrical work and competency development activities

60

UEEEL0003

Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations*

40

UEEEL0005

Develop and connect electrical control circuits*

80

UEEEL0008

Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls*

20

UEEEL0009

Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls*

20

UEEEL0010

Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits*

20

UEEEL0012

Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories*

40

UEEEL0014

Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits*

60

UEEEL0018

Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations*

60

UEEEL0019

Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines*

30

UEEEL0020

Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits*

80

UEEEL0021

Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices*

30

UEEEL0023

Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits*

40

UEEEL0024

Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines*

50

UEEEL0025

Test and connect transformers*

30

UEEEL0039

Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations*

40

UEEEL0047

Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies*

20

UEERE0001

Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

20

UETDRRF004

Perform rescue from a live LV panel*

20

Group A General elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEEAS0007

Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear*

40

UEEAS0008

Fabricate and assemble bus bars*

40

UEEAS0009

Mount and wire control panel equipment*

40

UEECD0028

Plan an integrated cabling installation system*

40

UEECD0050

Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device*

20

UEECS0033

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

UEEDV0005

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services*

80

UEEDV0008

Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling*

40

UEEEC0003

Assemble and set up basic security systems*

80

UEEEC0060

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components*

40

UEEEC0075

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies*

40

UEEEL0004

Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment*

40

UEEEL0016

Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products

20

UEEEL0017

Repair and maintain mechanical components of electrical machines*

40

UEEEL0022

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

40

UEEEL0026

Align and install traction lift equipment*

20

UEEEL0033

Conduct electrical tests on LV electrical machines*

40

UEEEL0034

Conduct mechanical tests on electrical machines and components*

40

UEEEL0045

Diagnose and rectify faults in traction lift systems*

80

UEEEL0046

Find and repair faults in LV d.c. electrical apparatus and circuits*

60

UEEEL0049

Install and maintain emergency safety systems*

60

UEEEL0052

Maintain and service traction lift systems and equipment*

40

UEEEL0053

Maintain operation of electrical marine equipment and systems*

60

UEEEL0054

Maintain operation of electrical mining equipment and systems*

60

UEEEL0055

Overhaul and repair major switchgear and control gear*

60

UEEEL0056

Place and connect electrical coils*

40

UEEEL0061

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

20

UEEEL0066

Rewind LV direct current machines*

60

UEEEL0067

Rewind single phase machines*

40

UEEEL0068

Rewind three phase low voltage induction machines*

60

UEEEL0069

Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations*

60

UEEEL0074

Wind electrical coils*

40

UEEEL0075

Inspect, test and maintain emergency alarm systems and equipment*

20

UEEEL0076

Inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting systems*

20

UEEEL0078

Install and commission whole current electricity meters*

20

UEEHA0004

Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment

40

UEEHA0020

Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas*

40

UEEHA0022

Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area*

40

UEEHA0025

Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems*

60

UEEHA0026

Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas *

60

UEEHA0038

Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas*

40

UEEIC0002

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

20

UEEIC0011

Develop electrical integrated systems*

20

UEEIC0013

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers*

60

UEEIC0015

Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers*

60

UEEIC0024

Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems*

20

UEEIC0038

Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems*

40

UEEIC0039

Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems*

40

UEEIC0041

Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems*

40

UEEIC0043

Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems*

40

UEEIC0047

Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals*

40

UEERA0035

Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems*

20

UEERA0036

Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems*

60

UEERA0049

Install and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems*

70

UEERA0059

Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings*

40

UEERA0064

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

60

UEERE0049

Apply safe work practices in the rooftop solar industry

20

UEERE0054

Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems

30

UEERE0077

Install battery storage equipment power conversion equipment to grid *

30

UEERE0078

Install battery storage to power conversion equipment*

30

UEERE0080

Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid *

30

UEERE0081

Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment *

30

UEERS0021

Assemble and wire rail signalling equipment*

30

UEERS0024

Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds*

30

UEERS0036

Repair rail signalling power and control cables*

40

UEERS0037

Test copper rail signalling cables*

20

UETDRIS017

Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule*

40

UETDRIS018

Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule*

50

UETDRIS031

Maintain insulating oil*

40

UETDRIS032

Solve problems in network equipment*

80

UETDRIS033

Solve problems in network protection*

40

UETDRSB001

Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule

50

UETDRSB007

Install and maintain substation direct current systems*

30

UETDRSB010

Maintain capacitor bank equipment*

40

This qualification replaces and is not equivalent to UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.