Qualification details

Release 3. Updated superseded elective units.

Release 2. Updated superseded imported elective units.

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

This qualification covers competencies to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain fire protection control systems in buildings.

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

The entry requirement for this qualification is:

• UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.

or

• a current 'Unrestricted Electricians Licence' or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.

A total of 440 weighting points  comprising:

340 core weighting points  listed below; plus 

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

Choose a total of 100 weighting points  elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 60 weighting points  can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 60 weighting points  can be taken from Group B; and between 40 and 100 weighting points  can be taken from Group C; or all minimum 100 weighting points  can be taken from Group C.

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 

UEECD0010

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

60

UEECD0024

Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

20

UEECD0027

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

20

UEEEC0008

Commission large fire protection systems*

40

UEEEC0026

Enter and verify programs for fire protection systems*

40

UEEEC0041

Install fire detection and warning system apparatus*

40

UEEEC0071

Troubleshoot fire protection systems*

40

UEEEC0076

Verify compliance and functionality of fire protection system installations*

60

UEERE0015

Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

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

CPPFES2043

Apply regulations to prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions

10

HLTAID009

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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

UEEDV0005

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services*

80

UEEDV0006

Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling*

40

UEEDV0008

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

40

UEEEC0028

Fault find and repair complex power supplies*

40

UEEEC0060

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components*

40

UEEEC0075

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies*

40

UEEEL0049

Install and maintain emergency safety systems*

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

UEEIC0002

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

20

UEEIC0013

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

60

Group C: Qualification elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEEEL0007

Develop detailed electrical drawings*

60

UEEEL0029

Conduct compliance inspection of LV electrical installations with demand exceeding 100 A per phase*

40

UEEEL0030

Conduct compliance inspection of single phase LV electrical installations*

60

UEEEL0031

Conduct compliance inspection of special LV electrical installations*

60

UEEEL0040

Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct an electrical contracting business*

80

UEEEL0051

Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes*

60

UEEEL0073

Verify compliance and functionality of special LV electrical installations*

40

UEEHA0038

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

40

UEEIC0014

Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems*

60

UEEIC0015

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

60

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to UEE40811 Certificate IV in Electrical - Fire Protection Control Systems