UEE40420

Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation

Take the next step in your electrical career with this post-trade qualification and develop the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work in instrumentation.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 09 Jun 2025 Duration: 5 weeks View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$300

Subsidised

$1,785

Full Fee

$8,735

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Course overview

Take the next step in your electrical career with this post-trade qualification. Develop the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work in electrical instrumentation and control.

The electrical industry being one of the largest special construction industries in Australia. There is high demand for qualified workers in this industry with over 50,000 job openings expected over the next five years.

In this course you will develop a basic understanding of instrumentation and the everyday role of installation, basic calibrating, and communication. You will learn how elect, install, commission, fault find, and maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment. Our teachers are qualified tradespeople who have strong industry relationships and are experts at passing their knowledge on to you.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as an instrumentation and control technician or tradesperson. You will also be well prepared to continue your studies in this area.

What can I do?

Instrumentation Maintenance Tradesperson
Electrical Instrumentation Tradesperson
Instrumentation and Control Technician

Course outcome:

UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core units listed below, plus a combination of elective units with a total value of 120 points. Please note, elective units have various points values. Please contact us for information about which electives should be included in your training plan.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
UEECD0010

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0010

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to compile and produce an energy sector detailed report.
UNIT NAME
Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

UNIT CODE
UEECD0024

Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0024

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor energy sector work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

UNIT CODE
UEECD0027

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0027

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan.
UNIT NAME
Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0038

Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0038

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up density/level measurement components and systems and provide solutions to a problem as it applies to a process and control work function.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0051 , UEEIC0041 , UEEIC0047
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0039

Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0039

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to solve problems in flow measurement components and systems.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0051 , UEEIC0041 , UEEIC0047
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0041

Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0041

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up pressure measuring components and systems and provide solutions to a pressure measurement problem as it applies to a process and control work function.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0051 , UEEIC0047
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0043

Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0043

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems as they apply to various processes and control work functions.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0051 , UEEIC0047
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0047

Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0047

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use instrumentation drawings, specifications, industry standards and equipment manuals relevant to install, maintain and fault find process controls.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0051
UNIT NAME
Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals

UNIT CODE
UEERE0015

Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

UNIT CODE :
UEERE0015

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0013

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0013

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop, enter and verify programs for programmable logic controller (PLC) (also known as programmable controller) for a system requiring discrete control functions.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0015

Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0015

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop, enter and verify word/text and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEEIC0013
UNIT NAME
Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Eagle Farm	On Campus	Anytime	up to 6 months per unit	Report Writing Units: Part time 1 night per week (up to 4 units) 6pm - 9pm Wednesday	Concession: $300 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,785 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $8,735 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Eagle Farm On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 6 months per unit The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Report Writing Units: Part time 1 night per week (up to 4 units) 6pm - 9pm Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $300 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,785 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $8,735 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Eagle Farm	On Campus	Anytime	up to 6 months per unit	Report Writing Units: Part time 1 night per week (up to 4 units) 6pm - 9pm Wednesday	Concession: $300 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,785 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $8,735 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Eagle Farm On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 6 months per unit The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Report Writing Units: Part time 1 night per week (up to 4 units) 6pm - 9pm Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $300 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,785 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $8,735 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Eagle Farm	On Campus	09 Jun 2025	5 weeks	Stage 2: Full Time Monday to Thursday 8am - 4:45pm, Friday 8am - 12pm. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Concession: $300 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,785 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $8,735 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Eagle Farm On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 09 Jun 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 5 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Stage 2: Full Time Monday to Thursday 8am - 4:45pm, Friday 8am - 12pm. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $300 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,785 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $8,735 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more

Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

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Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation (UEE40420)

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Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation

COURSE CODE: UEE40420

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How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this qualification is:

UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

a current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.

This includes the use of:

safety glasses
protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
long leather gloves to AS2161
hair protection
100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You are also required to have access to and bring personal stationary:

USB
scientific calculator
ruler
set square
protractor
compass

Important information

To be eligible for the Higher Level Skills subsidised price, you must:

hold an electrical trade qualification (Certificate III) and may already hold a Certificate IV or higher level qualification (evidence must be provided prior to enrolment)
be aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school
permanently reside in Queensland
be an Australian citizen, permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Core units

Elective units

Eagle Farm

Eagle Farm

Eagle Farm

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Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Resources required

Important information

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

Certificate III in Electrical Fitting

Careers