Qualification details

Release 4. This is the second release of this qualification in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package. Modifications include:

• Updated and/or replaced superseded and deleted elective units
• The following units added to electives (see UEE Release 5.0 Companion Volume Implementation Guide for mapping of deleted UEE units to imported ICT and MEM units):

• ICTNWK426
• ICTPRG440
• ICTPRG534
• MEM234010A

Release 3. Updated superseded elective units.

Release 2. Two units added to general electives. Imported elective units updated.

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

This qualification covers competencies to design and validate/evaluate electrical equipment and systems, manage risk, estimate and manage projects and provide technical advice/sales.

It develops competencies in the ethical and responsible application of mathematics, science, engineering techniques, standards and codes of practice, engineering design practices, supervision and management of physical, human and financial resources in engineering.

The core competencies of this qualification meet the prescribed requirements for Engineering Associate membership of Engineers Australia.

Participants seeking Engineers Australia membership should ensure that their training provider is accredited by that body to provide Engineering Education Programs at the level of Engineering Associate.

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 1320 weighting points  comprising:

840 core weighting points  listed below; plus

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

Choose a total of 480 weighting points  elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 220 weighting points  can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 60 weighting points  can be taken from Group B; between 0 and 100 weighting points  can be taken from Group C; between 0 and 60 weighting points  can be taken from Group D; and between 260 and 480 weighting points  can be taken from Group E (or all 480 elective weighting points  can be taken from Group E).

Up to 220 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 

UEECD0003

Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities

20

UEECD0004

Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

60

UEECD0005

Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

60

UEECD0010

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

60

UEECD0014

Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects

40

UEECD0017

Establish and follow a competency development plan in an electrotechnology engineering discipline

120

UEECD0024

Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

20

UEECD0026

Manage risk in electrotechnology activities

60

UEECD0036

Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits

60

UEECD0039

Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems*

60

UEECD0056

Apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments

20

UEECD0059

Write specifications for electrical engineering projects

40

UEECS0033

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

UEEEL0015

Manage large electrical projects*

40

UEEEL0058

Plan large electrical projects*

60

UEEEL0062

Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits*

60

UEERE0013

Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector

20

Group A: Imported and common elective units 

Weighting Points 

BSBINS501

Implement information and knowledge management systems

50

BSBLDR522

Manage people performance

70

BSBSTR501

Establish innovative work environments

50

BSBSTR502

Facilitate continuous improvement

60

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

60

Group B: 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

UEECD0028

Plan an integrated cabling installation system*

40

UEEDV0005

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services*

80

UEEDV0008

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

40

UEEEC0003

Assemble and set up basic security systems*

80

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

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

UEEEL0049

Install and maintain emergency safety systems*

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

UEEEL0069

Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations*

60

UEEEL0074

Wind electrical coils*

40

UEEEL0075

Inspect, test and maintain emergency alarm systems and equipment*

20

UEEEL0076

Inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting systems*

20

UEEEL0078

Install and commission whole current electricity meters*

20

UEEHA0020

Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas*

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

UEEIC0011

Develop electrical integrated systems*

20

UEEIC0013

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

60

UEEIC0024

Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems*

20

UEEIC0025

Provide solutions to extra-low voltage (ELV) electro-pneumatic control systems and drives*

60

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

UEERA0059

Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings*

40

UEERE0001

Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

20

UEERE0054

Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems

30

UEERE0080

Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid *

30

UEERE0081

Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment *

30

UETDRIS017

Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule *

40

UETDRIS032

Solve problems in network equipment*

80

UETDRIS033

Solve problems in network protection*

40

Group C: General elective units 

Weighting Points 

CPPHES4005

Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements

40

UEECD0013

Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs

60

UEECO0001

Estimate electrotechnology projects

40

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

UEEEL0032

Conduct electrical tests on HV electrical machines*

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

UEEEL0044

Diagnose and rectify faults in complex lift systems*

40

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

UEEEL0064

Rewind HV three phase induction machines rated for voltages above 3.3 kV*

60

UEEEL0065

Rewind HV three phase induction machines rated for voltages to 3.3 kV*

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

UEEHA0004

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

40

UEEHA0020

Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas*

40

UEEHA0022

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

40

UEEHA0023

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

20

UEEHA0026

Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas*

60

UEEHA0038

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

40

UEEIC0009

Develop an electrical integrated system interface for access through a touch screen*

20

UEEIC0012

Develop structured programs to control external devices*

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

UEEIC0018

Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems*

60

UEEIC0020

Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems*

60

UEEIC0026

Provide solutions to fluid circuit operations*

60

UEEIC0027

Provide solutions to pneumatic-hydraulic system operations*

80

UEEIC0028

Provide solutions to problems in industrial control systems*

60

UEEIC0034

Set up industrial field control devices*

60

UEEIC0040

Solve problems in polyphase electronic power control circuits*

60

UEEIC0042

Solve problems in single phase electronic power control circuits*

60

UEERE0052

Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in commercial facilities*

40

UEERE0053

Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in industrial properties and enterprises*

40

UEERE0061

Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems*

60

UEERE0068

Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for electrical installations*

20

UEERE0015

Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

20

Group D: General elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEECO0014

Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects*

60

UEECS0016

Develop energy sector directory services*

80

UEEEL0011

Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus*

40

UEEEL0037

Design electrical installations with a low voltage demand greater than 400 A per phase*

40

UEEHA0029

Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas*

20

UEEIC0001

Analyse complex electronic circuits controlling fluids

80

UEEIC0005

Configure and maintain industrial control system networks*

60

UEERE0066

Develop effective engineering strategies for energy reduction in buildings*

60

UETDRIS025

Diagnose and resolve faults in distribution systems*

60

UETDRIS026

Diagnose and resolve faults in electrical apparatus*

60

UETDRIS027

Diagnose and resolve faults in transmission systems*

60

Group E: General elective units 

Weighting Points 

ICTNWK426

Install and configure client-server applications and services

60

ICTPRG440

Apply introductory programming skills in different languages

60

ICTPRG534

Deploy applications to production environments

40

MEM234010A

Design microcontroller applications

40

UEECD0049

Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems*

80

UEECO0003

Manage contract variations

40

UEECS0012

Design embedded controller control systems

80

UEECS0015

Develop energy sector computer network applications infrastructure

80

UEECS0017

Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices

60

UEECS0027

Provide programming solution for computer systems engineering problems

60

UEEEL0038

Design switchboards rated for high fault levels (greater than 400 A)*

60

UEEEL0043

Develop engineering solutions for induction machine and control problems*

60

UEEIC0006

Design and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) networks

60

UEEIC0007

Design and use advanced programming tools, PC networks and HMI Interfacing

120

UEEIC0010

Develop and test code for microcontroller devices

60

UEEIC0016

Diagnose and rectify faults in a.c. motor drive systems*

60

UEEIC0017

Diagnose and rectify faults in d.c. motor drive systems*

60

UEEIC0019

Diagnose and rectify faults in servo drive systems*

60

This qualification replaces and is not equivalent to UEE62211 Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering