UEE42622

Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas - Electrical

Add to your skill set with this technical qualification. This course is for people with a current unrestricted Electrical Mechanical Licence who want to expand their opportunities in the mining industry.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 30 Mar 2026 Duration: 11 weeks online Theory plus 1 week on campus practical View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

CSQ funded

$500

Full Fee

$3,770

Course overview

Expand your skills and get qualified in hazardous areas. Take your career further in the mining sector with this technical qualification. Employers are looking for workers with broad-based and technical skills across many industry areas.

This course will develop your skills and knowledge in hazardous areas. It covers hazards, protection techniques, testing and inspection of explosion-protected equipment. You'll also apply your knowledge to systems for control and monitoring of plant and processes.

Completion of this post trade course will provide you with the opportunity to work in the field of hazardous areas - electrical equipment as a qualified technician (special class).

What can I do?

Electronic Equipment Technician (Special Class/Hazardous Areas)

Course outcome:

UEE42622 Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas - Electrical

Recognition of experience

Get recognition for the skills and knowledge you have already gained working in the electrical industry through TAFE Queensland's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. You can use RPL to have your existing skills taken into account and earn your qualification sooner.

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Funding

TAFE Queensland is a proud provider of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding and is a registered provider of the CSQ Higher Qualifications Program. This qualification is subsidised under this Program. Funding for eligible participants is available in select regional areas only and is limited and not guaranteed. Learn more about CSQ funding, eligibility, available courses and enquire to begin your training.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and a combination of elective units with a total value of 240 points from the list below.

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
UEEHA0004

Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment

UNIT CODE :
UEEHA0004

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment. It includes the obligations and safety practices for entering a classified hazardous area. It covers risks associated with flammable gas/vapours or combustible dust and the need for areas where such substances may be present to be classified as explosive atmosphere areas; basic principles of explosion-protected electrical equipment; the limitations of devices/equipment that be may be taken into the area; health and safety responsibilities; and the necessary procedures to enter and work in explosive atmosphere areas. It is adopted from clause 2.2 of AS/NZS 4761.1:2018 Competencies for working with electrical equipment for hazardous areas (EEHA).
UNIT NAME
Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment

UNIT CODE
UEEHA0022

Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area

UNIT CODE :
UEEHA0022

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area. It includes determining the type of explosion-protected equipment for a given explosive atmosphere. It also includes reading and interpreting the explosion-protection fundamentals in explosive atmosphere technical standards; understanding the information given in certification documents, verification dossiers and equipment marking; identifying the design features of each type of explosion-protected equipment; understanding actions and conditions that would void the explosion-protection afforded by each equipment type; and understanding where each equipment type may be used.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEEHA0004
UNIT NAME
Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area

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
UEECD0011

Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0011

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to comply with the quality assurance and risk management processes for scheduled and preventative maintenance of the electrotechnology aspects of plant and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes

UNIT CODE
UEECD0035

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0035

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to instruct customers/users in the use of electrotechnology apparatus.
UNIT NAME
Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

UNIT CODE
UEECD0050

Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0050

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to ensure a workplace, including hazardous areas, is safe from dangerous gases and/or vapours by using and maintaining a portable gas detection device.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device

UNIT CODE
UEECO0002

Maintain documentation

UNIT CODE :
UEECO0002

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain and prepare documentation required to record work activities, purchases and expenses obligations.
UNIT NAME
Maintain documentation

UNIT CODE
UEECO0015

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

UNIT CODE :
UEECO0015

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide quotations for electrotechnology installation and service work that includes minor installations deemed to be less complex than a major installation requiring involved delivery structures and specialised supervision up to $AU100,000.
UNIT NAME
Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

UNIT CODE
UEECO0017

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

UNIT CODE :
UEECO0017

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to source and purchase/order materials/parts for installation or service jobs.
UNIT NAME
Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

UNIT CODE
UEEHA0020

Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas

UNIT CODE :
UEEHA0020

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct detailed inspections of the explosion-protection aspects of electrical installations for hazardous areas. It includes using a verification dossier; working safely in a hazardous area; conducting initial, periodic and sample inspections; complying with inspection standards; and recording inspection results.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEEHA0004 , UEEHA0022 , UEEHA0038
UNIT NAME
Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas

UNIT CODE
UEEHA0025

Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems

UNIT CODE :
UEEHA0025

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems for hazardous areas. It includes understanding and applying the explosion-protection aspects of installing electrical equipment and wiring systems for hazardous areas; matching items of explosion-protected equipment with that specified for a given location; and complying with installation standards and retaining/completing the required documentation.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEEHA0004 , UEEHA0022
UNIT NAME
Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems

UNIT CODE
UEEHA0026

Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas

UNIT CODE :
UEEHA0026

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas. It includes determining required remedial maintenance from inspection reports; carrying out remedial and breakdown maintenance in compliance with regulations and safe working methods, standards and manufacturer's instructions; and completing the necessary maintenance documentation.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEEHA0004 , UEEHA0022
UNIT NAME
Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas

UNIT CODE
UEEHA0029

Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas

UNIT CODE :
UEEHA0029

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan electrical installations for hazardous areas by selecting compliant explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems. It includes determining the extent of the installation from area classification documents and plant specifications; identifying the hazardous area zones; referencing manufacturer's data and plant design specifications to select and locate compliant explosion-protected and associated equipment and wiring systems; ensuring equipment received is consistent with the plan; and documenting the hazardous area installation plan.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEEHA0004 , UEEHA0022
UNIT NAME
Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas

UNIT CODE
UEEHA0038

Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas

UNIT CODE :
UEEHA0038

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct visual and close inspections of the explosion-protection aspects of electrical installations associated with hazardous areas. It includes working safely in a hazardous area; identifying by visual or close inspection conditions of the electrical installation that affect the integrity of explosion-protection; and documenting inspection findings.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEEHA0004
UNIT NAME
Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas

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

Ways to study

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On campus with some online

You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Eagle Farm	On campus with some online	30 Mar 2026	11 weeks online Theory plus 1 week on campus practical	12 weeks Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	CSQ funded: $500 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more More Apply
Eagle Farm On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 30 Mar 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 11 weeks online Theory plus 1 week on campus practical 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. 12 weeks Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY CSQ funded: $500 If you work in the building and construction industry, you may be eligible to access Construction Skills Queensland funding. Learn more 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. Online, 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 with some online	30 Mar 2026	11 weeks online Theory plus 1 week on campus practical	12 weeks Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Full fee: $3,770 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Eagle Farm On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 30 Mar 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 11 weeks online Theory plus 1 week on campus practical 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. 12 weeks Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $3,770 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. Online, 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 with some online	06 Jul 2026	9 weeks online Theory plus 1 week on campus practical	10 weeks Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Full fee: $3,770 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Eagle Farm On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 06 Jul 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 weeks online Theory plus 1 week on campus practical 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. 10 weeks Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $3,770 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. Online, 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 with some online	21 Sep 2026	8 weeks online Theory plus 1 week on campus practical	9 weeks Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Full fee: $3,770 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Eagle Farm On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 21 Sep 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 8 weeks online Theory plus 1 week on campus practical 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. 9 weeks Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $3,770 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. Online, 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 Hazardous Areas - Electrical (UEE42622)

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Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas - Electrical

COURSE CODE: UEE42622

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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.

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

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, 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 Hazardous Areas - Electrical

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Recognition of experience

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Funding

Core units

Elective units

Eagle Farm

Eagle Farm

Eagle Farm

Eagle Farm

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Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas - Electrical

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Resources required

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

Live LV Panel and CPR Rescue Skill Set

Careers