Certificate IV in Hazardous areas - Electrical - UEE42620

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Description

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).

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Student Outcomes

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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.

Financial Assistance

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There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Electrotechnology Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Hazardous areas - Electrical is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Electrotechnology.

Stream

Technical Support

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Hazardous Area Electrician

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Explosion Protection Senior Technical Officer

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Systems Electrician

Electrical Instrumentation Control & Switchgear

Data Communications / Communications

Computer Systems

Appliances & Entertainment

Refrigeration & Air-conditioning

Renewable, Photovoltaic & Sustainable Energy

Fire & Security Systems

Rail

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

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 240can 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

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Certificate IV in Hazardous areas - Electrical

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

Career Information

Electrotechnology Career Pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Australian Apprenticeships

Units & Packaging

Training Providers

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USI

Labour Market