Qualification details

Release 4. Updated superseded elective units.

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 Updated superseded elective units.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 cover competencies to develop, design and validate/evaluate, select, commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions on advanced electrical equipment and systems. It also provides skills to 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.

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

The entry requirement for this qualification is:

• UEE33020 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting

or

• a current Electrical Fitter Occupational License or its equivalent issued in an applicable Australian state or territory.

A total of 1420 weighting points  comprising:

840 core weighting points  listed below; plus

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

Choose a total of 580 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 160 weighting points  can be taken from Group B; between 0 and 160 weighting points  can be taken from Group C; between 0 and 160 weighting points  can be taken from Group D; and between 200 and 580 weighting points  can be taken from Group E (or all 580 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-requisites 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

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

UEEEL0018

Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations*

60

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

UEEEL0069

Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations*

60

UEEEL0074

Wind electrical coils*

40

UEEEL0076

Inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting systems*

20

UEEEL0075

Inspect, test and maintain emergency alarm systems and equipment*

20

UEEEL0078

Install and commission whole current electricity meters*

20

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

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

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

UETDRSB001

Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule*

50

UETDRSB010

Maintain capacitor bank equipment*

40

Group C: General elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEECO0001

Estimate electrotechnology projects

40

UEEEL0007

Develop detailed electrical drawings*

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

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

UEEEL0072

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

40

UEEHA0020

Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas*

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

Group D: General elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEECD0013

Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs

60

UEECD0062

Write specifications for renewable energy engineering projects

40

UEECO0014

Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects*

60

UEEEL0006

Develop detailed and complex drawings for electrical systems using CAD systems*

60

UEEEL0011

Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus*

40

UEEEL0035

Design effective and efficient lighting for public, open and sports areas*

20

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

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

UEERE0055

Conduct site survey for off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems

40

UEERE0062

Design micro-hydro systems *

60

UEERE0064

Design renewable energy heating systems*

120

UEERE0065

Design wind energy systems*

60

UETDRIS026

Diagnose and resolve faults in electrical apparatus*

60

UETDRIS025

Diagnose and resolve faults in distribution systems*

60

UETDRIS027

Diagnose and resolve faults in transmission systems*

60

Group E: General elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEECD0001

Analyse materials for suitability in electrical equipment*

80

UEECD0002

Analyse static and dynamic parameters of electrical equipment

80

UEECD0012

Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems

20

UEECD0015

Develop engineering solutions to photonic system problems*

80

UEECD0037

Provide engineering solutions for uses of materials and thermodynamic effects

80

UEECD0049

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

80

UEECO0003

Manage contract variations

40

UEEEC0005

Assess electronic apparatus compliance

60

UEEEC0011

Design and develop electronics/computer systems projects

40

UEEEC0014

Design signal-conditioning sub-systems

80

UEEEC0045

Modify digital signal processing (DSP) based sub-systems

80

UEEEL0038

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

60

UEEEL0041

Develop engineering solution for synchronous machine and control problems*

60

UEEEL0042

Develop engineering solutions for d.c. machine and control problems*

60

UEEEL0043

Develop engineering solutions for induction machine and control problems*

60

UEEHA0008

Design gas detection systems

20

UEEHA0029

Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas*

20

UEEIC0006

Design and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) networks

60

UEEIC0007

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

120

UEEIC0008

Design electronic control systems*

60

UEEIC0032

Set up electronically controlled robotically operated complex systems*

80

UEERE0059

Design energy management controls for electrical installations in buildings*

80

UEERE0063

Design off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems *

40

UEERE0066

Develop effective engineering strategies for energy reduction in buildings*

60

UEERE0067

Develop engineering solutions to renewable energy (RE) problems*

60

This qualification replaces and is not equivalent to UEE63011 Advanced Diploma of Electrical Systems Engineering