Qualification details

Release 3. Updated superseded elective units.

Release 2: Two units added to Group B General Electives. Imported elective units updated.

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

This qualification provides competencies to set up and manage an electrical contracting business.

It includes competencies required by regulations for an electrical contracting licence; and requirements and competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain photovoltaic systems and associated equipment.

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 360 weighting points  comprising:

120 core weighting points  listed below; plus 

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

Choose a total of 240 weighting points  elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 120 weighting points  can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 120 weighting points  can be taken from Group B; and between 120 and 240 can be taken from Group C (or all 240 elective weighting points  can be taken from Group C).

Up to 120 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

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

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: General elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEECD0030

Prepare electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software*

60

UEECD0031

Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology applications*

60

UEECS0033

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

UEEEL0078

Install and commission whole current electricity meters*

20

UEEEL0016

Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products

20

UEEEL0022

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

40

UEEEL0049

Install and maintain emergency safety systems*

60

UEEEL0061

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

20

UEEEL0069

Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations*

60

UEEEL0076

Inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting systems*

20

UEEEL0075

Inspect, test and maintain emergency alarm systems and equipment*

20

Group C: General elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEECD0032

Produce detailed electrotechnology/utilities drawings using CAD equipment and software*

60

UEECO0001

Estimate electrotechnology projects

40

UEECO0013

Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects

40

UEECO0025

Provide quotations for inspection and compliance audit services

20

UEEEL0007

Develop detailed electrical drawings*

60

UEEEL0027

Carry out low voltage electrical field testing and report findings*

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

UEEEL0036

Design effective and efficient lighting for residential and commercial buildings*

20

UEEEL0040

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

80

UEEEL0050

Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering*

20

UEEEL0051

Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes*

60

UEEEL0057

Plan electrical installations with a low voltage demand up to 400 A per phase*

40

UEEEL0059

Plan low voltage switchboard and control panel layouts*

40

UEEEL0060

Prepare quotations for the supply of effective and efficient lighting products for lighting projects*

20

UEEEL0063

Provide photometric data for illumination system design

60

UEEEL0070

Select effective and efficient light sources and luminaries for given locations and designs*

60

UEEEL0071

Select low voltage power factor correction equipment*

40

UEEEL0072

Set up and place LV electrical apparatus and associated circuits into service*

40

UEEEL0073

Verify compliance and functionality of special LV electrical installations*

40

This qualification replaces and is not equivalent to UEE42111 Certificate IV in Electrotechnology – Electrical Contracting