Qualification details

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

Qualification description updated.

Imported units updated.

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

This qualification provides competencies to supervise selection, installation, commissioning maintenance and testing of explosion-protected equipment and systems for control and monitoring of plant and processes.

The qualification provides competencies in working with explosion-protection techniques.

Site-specific work permits maybe required to work in a hazardous environment. Licensing, legislative or certification requirements, and additional/other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS).

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:

200 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 60 weighting points  can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 80 weighting points  can be taken from Group B; and between 140 and 240 can be taken from Group C (or all 240 elective 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

UEEHA0003

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

40

UEEHA0004

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

40

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

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 

UEECD0050

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

20

UEEHA0005

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

60

UEEHA0006

Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas*

60

UEEHA0010

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

60

UEEHA0011

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

60

UEEHA0012

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

60

UEEHA0013

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

60

UEEHA0014

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

60

UEEHA0015

Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected rotating machines*

60

Group C: General elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEEHA0001

Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas*

40

UEEHA0002

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

40

UEEHA0005

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

60

UEEHA0006

Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas*

60

UEEHA0007

Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas*

20

UEEHA0009

Develop and manage periodic electrical inspection and maintenance programs for hazardous areas*

20

This qualification replaces and is not equivalent to UEE42611 Certificate IV in Hazardous areas - Electrical