Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Electrical Contracting - UEE42111

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Scope

This qualification provides competencies to set up and manage an electrical contracting business. It includes competencies required by regulations for an electrical contracting licence. It includes ERAC requirements for an ‘Electrician’s licence’ and competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain photovoltaic systems and associated equipment.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

38.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers

24.3%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

9.4%

Professionals

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

21.6%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

16.8%

Manufacturing

14.4%

Construction

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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Completion requirements

The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:

All the Core competency standard units, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table below and

A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 240 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table below.

Note: UEENEEG105A - Those holding an ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence or equivalent issued in an Australian State or Territory meets the requirements of this unit and its pre-requisite requirements.

Core Competency Standard Units All Core competency standard units to be achieved		Weighting Points
UEENEEE038B	Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan	20
UEENEEE101A	Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace	20
UEENEEE102A	Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components	40
UEENEEE104A	Solve problems in d.c. circuits	80
UEENEEE105A	Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment	20
UEENEEE107A	Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications	40
UEENEEE117A	Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures	20
UEENEEE124A	Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report	60
UEENEEE137A	Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work	20
UEENEEG006A	Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines	80
UEENEEG033A	Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits	60
UEENEEG063A	Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations	40
UEENEEG101A	Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits	60
UEENEEG102A	Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits	80
UEENEEG103A	Install low voltage wiring and accessories	20
UEENEEG104A	Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations	20
UEENEEG105A	Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations	40
UEENEEG106A	Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits	40
UEENEEG107A	Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations	60
UEENEEG108A	Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits	40
UEENEEG109A	Develop and connect electrical control circuits	80
UEENEEK145A	Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures	20
Total points in core		960

Elective Competency Standard Units Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 240 points from the following groups:
Group		Minimum points	Maximum points
A	Imported and Common Elective Units Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 4. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.	0	120
B	Qualification Elective Units	0	120
C	Qualification Elective Units You may select all your elective units from this Group	120	240

Group A – Imported and Common Elective Units You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 120			Weighting Points
UEENEEC001B	Maintain documentation		20
UEENEEC002B	Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs		20
UEENEEC003B	Provide quotations for installation or service jobs		20
UEENEEC010B	Deliver a service to customers		20
UEENEED101A	Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace		20
UEENEEE009B	Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes		20
UEENEEE020B	Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus		20
CPCCOHS1001A	Work safely in the construction industry		10
HLTAID001	Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation		10
	Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 4. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points. Note: For further information see Application of the NQC Flexibility Formula, UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package, Version 1, Volume 1 Qualification Framework		Up to 120 points

Group B – Qualification Elective Units You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 120			Weighting Points
UEENEEG113A		Install and maintain emergency safety systems	60
UEENEEG120A		Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations	60
UEENEEG171A		Install, set up and commission interval metering	20
UEENEEG181A		Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products	20
UEENEEG182A		Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications	40
UEENEEG183A		Provide advice on the application of energy efficient lighting for ambient and aesthetic effect	20
UEENEEG189A		Install and maintain emergency lighting systems	40
UEENEED104A		Use engineering applications software on personal computers	40
UEENEEE190A		Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology/utilities applications	60
UEENEEE191A		Prepare electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software	60

Group C – Qualification Elective Units You must complete units to a minimum weighting of 120 You may select all your elective units from this Group		Weighting Points
UEENEEC004B	Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects	40
UEENEEC005B	Estimate electrotechnology projects	40
UEENEEC009B	Provide quotations for inspection and compliance audit services	20
UEENEEG076A	Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering	20
UEENEEG121A	Verify compliance and functionality of special LV electrical installations	40
UEENEEG122A	Conduct compliance inspection of single phase LV electrical installations	60
UEENEEG123A	Conduct compliance inspection of LV electrical installations with demand exceeding 100 A per phase	40
UEENEEG124A	Conduct compliance inspection of special LV electrical installations	60
UEENEEG125A	Plan electrical installations with a low voltage demand up to 400 A per phase	40
UEENEEG128A	Plan low voltage switchboard and control panel layouts	40
UEENEEG132A	Carry out low voltage electrical field testing and report findings	60
UEENEEG162A	Set up and place LV electrical apparatus and associated circuits into service	40
UEENEEG172A	Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes	60
UEENEEG175A	Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct a electrical contracting business	80
UEENEEG177A	Select low voltage power factor correction equipment	40
UEENEEG179A	Develop detailed electrical drawings	60
UEENEEG184A	Provide photometric data for illumination system design	60
UEENEEG185A	Select effective and efficient light sources and luminaries for given locations and designs	60
UEENEEG186A	Design effective and efficient lighting for residential and commercial buildings	20
UEENEEG188A	Prepare quotations for the supply of effective and efficient lighting products for lighting projects	20
UEENEEE192A	Produce detailed electrotechnology /utilities drawings using computer aided design equipment and software	60

Note:
1. Prerequisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.

2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a prerequisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.

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Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Electrical Contracting

Course Overview

Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

38.4%

24.3%

9.4%

Industries

21.6%

16.8%

14.4%

Financial Assistance

JobTrainer

Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

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Units & Packaging

Training Providers

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