Certificate III in
Electrotechnology Electrician

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• UEENEEC020B Participate In Electrical Work And Competency Development Activities
  20.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers the application of industry/enterprise policies in actively participating in work activities and in one’s own competency development. It complies with established industry/enterprise procedures regarding how work is conducted, understanding responsibilities and obligations under competency development plan, following activities for developing competency, self-monitoring competency development and meeting trainee obligations for periodic reporting of competency development activities.

• UEENEEE104A Solve Problems In D.c. Circuits
  80.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers determining correct operation of single source D.C. series, parallel and series-parallel circuits and providing solutions as they apply to various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including the use of voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in single and multiple path circuits.

• UEENEEG006A Solve Problems In Single And Three Phase Low Voltage Machines
  80.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers ascertaining correct operation of single and three phase machines and solving machine problems as they apply to servicing, fault finding, installation and compliance work functions. It encompasses safe working practices, machine connections circuit arrangements, issues related to machine operation, characteristics and protection and solutions to machine problems derived from calculated and measured parameters.

• UEENEEG103A Install Low Voltage Wiring And Accessories
  20.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers ascertaining correct operation of single and three phase a.c. circuits and solving circuit problems as they apply to servicing, fault finding, installation and compliance work functions. It encompasses safe working practices, multiphase circuit arrangements, issues related to protection, power factor and MEN systems and solutions to circuit problems derived from calculated and measured parameters.

• UEENEEG033A Solve Problems In Single And Three Phase Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus And Circuits
  60.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers ascertaining correct operation of single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits and solving circuit problems as they apply to servicing, fault finding, installation and compliance work functions. It encompasses safe working practices, apparatus circuit arrangements, issues related to operation, characteristics and protection and solutions to apparatus/circuit problems derived from calculated and measured parameters.

• UEENEEG063A Arrange Circuits, Control And Protection For General Electrical Installations
  40.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers the arrangement and termination of circuits, control and protection devices and systems for electrical installations operating at voltages up to 1,000 V a.c. or 1,500 V d.c. It encompass knowledge and application of schemes for protection of persons and property, correct functioning, ensuring compatibility with the supply, arranging installation into circuits and selecting and arranging switchgear/controlgear and protective devices to meet compliance requirements and documenting arrangement decisions.

• UEENEEG101A Solve Problems In Electromagnetic Devices And Related Circuits
  60.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers determining correct operation of electromagnetic devices and related circuits and providing solutions as they apply to electrical installations and equipment. It encompasses working safely, power circuit problems solving processes, including the use of voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits.

• UEENEEG102A Solve Problems In Low Voltage A.c. Circuits
  80.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers ascertaining correct operation of single and three phase a.c. circuits and solving circuit problems as they apply to servicing, fault finding, installation and compliance work functions. It encompasses safe working practices, multiphase circuit arrangements, issues related to protection, power factor and MEN systems and solutions to circuit problems derived from calculated and measured parameters.

• UEENEEG106A Terminate Cables, Cords And Accessories For Low Voltage Circuits
  40.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers the termination of cables and cords and their conductors at accessories and current-using devices designed to operate at voltages up to 1,000 V a.c. or 1,500 V d.c. It encompasses working safely and to standards, understanding wiring system and cable types and applications, selecting appropriate termination accessories, preparing and terminating cables and cords, terminating cables/cord conductors and ensuring completed termination complies with requirements.

• UEENEEG104A Install Appliances, Switchgear And Associated Accessories For Low Voltage Electrical Installations
  20.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers the installation of appliances protection devices, switchgear, controlgear, switchboards, and accessories designed to operate at voltages up to 1,000 V a.c. or 1,500 V d.c. It encompasses working safely and to installation standards, matching appliances and accessories with that specified, making required circuit connections and completing the necessary installation documentation.

• UEENEEG105A Verify Compliance And Functionality Of Low Voltage General Electrical Installations
  60.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers inspection and testing to verify whether an electrical installation is safe and complies with all requirements. It encompasses working safely, visual inspections and mandatory, optional and functional testing following verification procedures, identifying non-compliance defects and mandatory reporting requirements.

• UEENEEG109A Develop And Connect Electrical Control Circuits
  80.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers developing, connecting and functionally testing electrical power and control circuits that perform specific control functions. It encompasses working safely; developing schematic/ladder diagrams and converting them to wiring diagrams; selecting and connecting contactors and control devices to perform a specific function.

• UEENEEG108A Trouble-Shoot And Repair Faults In Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus And Circuits
  80.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers trouble-shooting and repairing faults in electrical apparatus and interconnecting circuits and equipment operating at voltages up to 1,000 V a.c. or 1,500 V d.c. It encompasses working safely, reading circuit diagrams, sketching diagrams from traced wiring, logically applying fault finding procedures, conducting repairs and completing the necessary service documentation.

• UEENEEG107A Select Wiring Systems And Cables For Low Voltage General Electrical Installations
  80.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers selecting wiring systems and cables for electrical installations operating at voltages up to 1,000V a.c. or 1,500 V d.c. It encompass knowledge and application of wiring systems and cable types, selecting wiring system compatible with the installation conditions, selecting cables that comply with required current-carrying capacity and voltage drop and earth fault-loop impedance limitations, coordination between protective devices and conductors and documenting selection decisions

• UEENEEN102A Assemble And Wire Internal Electrical Rail Signalling Equipment
  20.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers assembly and wiring internal signalling equipment for location boxes, enclosures and equipment rooms. It encompasses safe working, regulatory requirements and following work procedures assembling and mounting components, performing internal wiring, terminating cables, and wiring and testing to certify equipment.

• UEENEEN103A Install And Maintain Rail Track Circuit Leads And Bonds
  20.0 hours
  
  

   

  This unit covers the installation and maintenance of track circuit leads and bonds. It encompasses safe working, regulatory requirements and following work procedures, job planning, running and positioning, connecting track leads and bonds, maintaining and testing track leads and bonds and completing required documentation.

• UEENEEN121A Repair Rail Signalling Power And Control Cables
  20.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers repair of signalling power cables and multi core signalling control cables up to 50 cores. It encompasses safe working, regulatory requirements and following work procedures, selecting and using appropriate cable joining methods, testing continuity and insulation resistance of repaired cable cores and reporting repair activities.

• UEENEEF102A Install And Maintain Cabling For Multiple Access To Telecommunication Services
  120.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers the installation and maintenance of telecommunications cabling in buildings and premises. It encompasses working safely and to Australian Communications and Media Authority's ‘Open’ Cabling Provider Rule, installing multiple telephone line, multi-pair cables, backbone cabling, terminating in socket outlets, termination modules and distributors, testing and compliance checks and completing cabling documentation.

• UEENEEN104A Test Rail Signalling Cables
  20.0 hours
  
  

  This unit covers testing of signal and communication copper cables. It encompasses safe working, regulatory requirements and following work procedures determining the tools required setting up and conducting test, interpreting test results, determining activities to maintain system integrity and reporting activities.

• UEENEEE105A Fix And Secure Electrotechnology Equipment
  20.0 hours
  
  

• UEENEEE107A Use Drawings, Diagrams, Schedules, Standards, Codes And Specifications
  40.0 hours
  
  

• UEENEEE137A Document And Apply Measures To Control OHS Risks Associated With Electrotechnology Work
  20.0 hours
  
  

• UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health And Safety Regulations, Codes And Practices In The Workplace.
  20.0 hours
  
  

• UEENEEE102A Fabricate, Assemble And Dismantle Utilities Industry Components
  40.0 hours
  
  

• UEENEEK142A Apply Environmentally And Sustainable Procedures In The Energy Sector
  20.0 hours
  
  

• UEENEEC010B Deliver A Service To Customers
  20.0 hours
  
  

• UEENEEC001B Maintain Documentation
  20.0 hours
  
  

• CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely In The Construction Industry
  6.0 hours
  
  

• HLTCPR211A Perform CPR
  3.0 hours
  
  

• UEENEED101A Use Computer Applications Relevant To A Workplace
  20.0 hours