Qualification details

Release 3. Updated superseded elective units.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 Updated superseded HLT, BSB and ICT elective units.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 the skills and knowledge required to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain fire protection systems in multiple, commercial and industrial 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 1060 weighting points  comprising:

650 core weighting points  listed below; plus 

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

Choose a total of 410 weighting points  elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 170 weighting points  can be taken from Group A; and between 260 and 410 weighting points  must be taken from Group B; or all minimum 410 weighting points  can be taken from Group B.

Up to 170 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

UEECD0025

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

40

UEECD0043

Solve problems in direct current circuits*

80

UEECD0045

Solve problems in multiple path extra-low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits*

40

UEECD0051

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

40

UEECO0008

Participate in fire protection control work and competency development activities

60

UEEDV0005

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services*

80

UEEEC0026

Enter and verify programs for fire protection systems*

40

UEEEC0041

Install fire detection and warning system apparatus*

40

UEEEC0060

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components*

40

UEEEC0076

Verify compliance and functionality of fire protection system installations*

60

UEERE0001

Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

20

CPPFES2043A

Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions

10

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

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

10

ICTICT214

Operate application software packages

20

UEECD0011

Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes

20

UEECD0035

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

20

UEECO0002

Maintain documentation

20

UEECO0015

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

20

UEECO0017

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

20

Group B: Qualification elective units. 

Weighting Points 

UEECS0033

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

UEEDV0006

Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling*

40

UEEDV0008

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

40

UEEEC0008

Commission large fire protection systems*

40

UEEEC0071

Troubleshoot fire protection systems*

40

UEEEC0075

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies*

40

UEEIC0002

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

20

UEEIC0013

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

60

UEEHA0004

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

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

UEERL0004

Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring*

60

UEERL0005

Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures*

20

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to UEE31011 Certificate III in Fire Protection Control