Qualification details

Release 5. Updated superseded elective units.

Release 4. Updated superseded elective units.

Release 3. Updated superseded imported units.

Release 2: This minor update is the second release of this qualification in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package.

Two units added to general electives.

One elective unit that was in core removed from electives - was duplicate error.

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

This qualification provides competencies to manufacture, fit, assemble, erect, operate, test, fault find, alter and repair electrical equipment and includes electrical wiring work only if that work is associated with assembling, maintaining, terminating or altering the wiring between electrical components within a plant or machinery. An electrical fitter is not authorised to install any electrical wiring systems within an electrical installation as prescribed by definitions contained in AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)..

Electrical equipment means any appliance, article, accessory, wire, fitting, cable, conduit or apparatus that generates, uses, conveys or controls (or that is intended to generate, use, convey or control) electricity above extra-low voltage (ELV).

The skills and knowledge described in this qualification may 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 may be 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.

Licensing, legislative and regulatory requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states and territories. Some jurisdictions require that the qualification is completed as an apprenticeship to obtain an Electrical Occupational License. Relevant information must be sourced prior to commencing the qualification. 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 1060 weighting points  comprising:

810 core weighting points  listed below; plus

250 general elective weighting points .

General elective weighting points are to be selected from the Group A general elective units listed below, or up to 60 weighting points  of the general elective units 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 

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

UEEEL0014

Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits*

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

UEEEL0028

Conduct compliance and functional verification of electrical apparatus and existing circuits*

40

UEEEL0047

Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies*

20

UEERE0001

Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

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

UEECD0050

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

20

UEECS0033

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

UEEDV0001

Assemble and connect telecommunication frames and cabinets*

60

UEEDV0005

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services*

80

UEEDV0008

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

40

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

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

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

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

UEEEL0074

Wind electrical coils*

40

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

UEEHA0031

Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type flameproof (Ex d)*

60

UEEHA0032

Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type increased safety (Ex e)*

60

UEEHA0033

Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type intrinsically safe (Ex i)*

60

UEEHA0034

Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type pressurised (Ex p)*

60

UEEHA0035

Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected rotating machines*

60

UEEHA0039

Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type Group III (‘t’)*

60

UEEIC0002

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

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

UEEIC0022

Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment*

20

UEEIC0023

Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing*

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

UEERA0043

Find and rectify faults in appliance control systems and devices*

60

UEERA0044

Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls*

40

UEERA0045

Find and rectify faults in three phase motors and associated controls*

30

UEERA0049

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

70

UEERA0050

Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories*

60

UEERA0059

Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings*

40

UEERA0062

Recover and charge refrigerants*

40

UEERA0079

Safely handle refrigerants and lubricants*

40

UEERA0085

Service clothes washing machines and dryers*

40

UEERA0087

Service electrical heating appliances*

60

UEERA0089

Service refrigeration appliances*

60

UEERA0091

Service small electrical appliances and power tools*

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

UEERL0006

Attach HV flexible cables and plugs*

40

UEERL0007

Disconnect-reconnect 3.3 kV electric propulsion components of self-propelled earth moving vehicles*

60

UEERL0008

Disconnect-reconnect explosion-protected appliances and control devices connected to LV installation*

60

UEERS0021

Assemble and wire rail signalling equipment*

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

UETDRMP007

Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel*

20

UETDRSB001

Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule

50

UETDRSB010

Maintain capacitor bank equipment*

40

This qualification replaces and is not equivalent to UEE33011 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting