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.
UEE40411 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation
Subsidised | $1,952 - $5,870 |
Concession | $1,792 - $5,430 |
Full fee | $2,700 - $7,925 |
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.
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 | |
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UEENEEE038BParticipate in development and follow a personal competency development planUnit code: UEENEEE038B Unit description: This unit covers the application of skills and knowledge in taking responsibility for ones own competency development. It encompasses understanding the structure of a competency development plan, participating the development of a personal competency development plan, understanding responsibilities and obligation under competency development plan, following activities for developing competency, self-monitoring competency development and meeting trainee obligations for periodic reporting of competency development activities. |
Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan | |
UEENEEE101AApply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplaceUnit code: UEENEEE101A Unit description: This unit specifies the mandatory requirements of occupational health and safety and how they apply to the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health and safety, risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work. |
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | |
UEENEEE102AFabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry componentsUnit code: UEENEEE102A Unit description: This unit covers basic fitting and fabrication techniques as they apply in the various utilities industry work functions. It encompasses the safe use of hand, fixed and portable power tools; cutting, shaping joining and fixing using metallic and non-metallic materials; dismantling and assembling equipment; basic mechanical measurement and marking-out and reading drawings/diagrams. |
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | |
UEENEEE104ASolve problems in d.c. circuitsUnit code: UEENEEE104A Unit description: 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. |
Solve problems in d.c. circuits | |
UEENEEE105AFix and secure electrotechnology equipmentUnit code: UEENEEE105A Unit description: This unit covers fixing, securing and mounting techniques as apply in the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses the safe use of hand and portable power tools, safe lifting techniques, safe use of ladders and elevated platforms and the selection and safe application of fixing devices and supporting accessories/equipment. |
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | |
UEENEEE107AUse drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specificationsUnit code: UEENEEE107A Unit description: This unit covers the use of drawings, diagrams, cable schedules, standards, codes and specifications as they apply to the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses the rudiments for communicating with schematic, wiring and mechanical diagrams and equipment and cable/connection schedules, manuals, site and architectural drawings and plans showing the location of services, apparatus, plant and machinery and understanding the use and format of compliance standards and job specifications. |
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | |
UEENEEE117AImplement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and proceduresUnit code: UEENEEE117A Unit description: This unit covers the mandatory requirements of persons in a supervisory role to implement and monitor an organisation's occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs. It encompasses understanding an organisation's OHS obligations, providing safety information to staff, implementing and monitoring participative arrangements, safety procedures and training and maintaining safety records. |
Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures | |
UEENEEE124ACompile and produce an energy sector detailed reportUnit code: UEENEEE124A Unit description: This unit covers complying and producing an energy sector report. It encompasses determining the safety requirements are met and all regulatory responsibilities are adhered to. The person competent in this unit must demonstrate an ability to identify information sources and collect and analyse and format information applicable to the electrotechnology industry and produce a report as required. |
Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report | |
UEENEEE137ADocument and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology workUnit code: UEENEEE137A Unit description: This unit covers identifying occupational health and safety hazard and risks and documenting control measures. It encompasses identifying workplace hazards, assigning levels of risk, developing control measures to eliminate and/or mitigate risks, reviewing risk control measures and maintaining documentation of hazards, risk control measures and their application in accordance with compliance procedures. |
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | |
UEENEEG006ASolve problems in single and three phase low voltage machinesUnit code: UEENEEG006A Unit description: 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. |
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines | |
UEENEEG033ASolve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuitsUnit code: UEENEEG033A Unit description: 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. |
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits | |
UEENEEG063AArrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installationsUnit code: UEENEEG063A Unit description: 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. |
Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations | |
UEENEEG101ASolve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuitsUnit code: UEENEEG101A Unit description: 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. |
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits | |
UEENEEG102ASolve problems in low voltage a.c. circuitsUnit code: UEENEEG102A Unit description: 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. |
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits | |
UEENEEG103AInstall low voltage wiring and accessoriesUnit code: UEENEEG103A Unit description: This unit covers the installation in building and premises of wiring enclosures, cable support systems, cables and accessories and 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, routing cables to specified locations, terminating cables and connecting wiring at accessories and completing the necessary installation documentation. |
Install low voltage wiring and accessories | |
UEENEEG104AInstall appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installationsUnit code: UEENEEG104A Unit description: 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. |
Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations | |
UEENEEG105AVerify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installationsUnit code: UEENEEG105A Unit description: 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. |
Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations | |
UEENEEG106ATerminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuitsUnit code: UEENEEG106A Unit description: 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. |
Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits | |
UEENEEG107ASelect wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installationsUnit code: UEENEEG107A Unit description: 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. |
Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations | |
UEENEEG108ATrouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuitsUnit code: UEENEEG108A Unit description: 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. |
Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits | |
UEENEEG109ADevelop and connect electrical control circuitsUnit code: UEENEEG109A Unit description: 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. |
Develop and connect electrical control circuits | |
UEENEEI101AUse instrumentation drawings, specification, standards and equipment manualsUnit code: UEENEEI101A Unit description: This unit covers using drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manual applicable to installing, maintaining and fault finding process controls. It encompasses the principles of process control embodied in drawings, standards, specifications and equipment manuals, matching equipment with that specified for a given function and location and determining the connections required between pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical equipment from instrumentation drawings and specifications |
Use instrumentation drawings, specification, standards and equipment manuals | |
UEENEEI102ASolve problems in pressure measurement components and systemsUnit code: UEENEEI102A Unit description: This unit covers setting up pressure measuring components and systems and providing solutions to pressure measurement problems as they apply to various process and control work functions. It encompasses working safely, setting up and calibrating pressure measuring components and systems, problem solving techniques, the use of a range of measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in pressure measurement components and systems. |
Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems | |
UEENEEI103ASolve problems in density/level measurement components and systemsUnit code: UEENEEI103A Unit description: This unit covers setting up density/level measuring components and systems and providing solutions to density/level measurement problems as they apply to various process and control work functions. It encompasses working safely, setting up and calibrating density/level measuring components and systems, problem solving techniques, the use of a range of measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in density/level measurement components and systems. |
Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems | |
UEENEEI104ASolve problems in flow measurement components and systemsUnit code: UEENEEI104A Unit description: This unit covers setting up flow measuring components and systems and providing solutions to flow measurement problems as they apply to various process and control work functions. It encompasses working safely, setting up and calibrating flow measuring systems, problem solving techniques, the use of a range of measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in flow measurement systems. |
Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems | |
UEENEEI105ASolve problems in temperature measurement components and systemsUnit code: UEENEEI105A Unit description: This unit covers setting up temperature measuring components and systems and providing solutions to temperature measurement problems as they apply to various process and control work functions. It encompasses working safely, setting up and calibrating temperature measuring components and systems, problem solving techniques, the use of a range of measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in temperature measurement components and systems. |
Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems | |
UEENEEK145AImplement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and proceduresUnit code: UEENEEK145A Unit description: This Competency Standard Unit specifies the outcomes for the collecting, interpretation and application of environmental management information, the identification of environmental impacts and the assessment of risks. It also consists of monitoring while implementing environmentally sustainable work polices and plans an, the development of modifications as part of the review process. |
Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures |
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North and Far North Queensland | ||
UEENEED101AUse computer applications relevant to a workplaceUnit code: UEENEED101A Unit description: This unit covers the basic use of personal computers application relevant to a work function. It encompasses switching the computer on, applying user preferences, selecting basic applications, entering and retrieving information and printing files. |
Use computer applications relevant to a workplace | |
UEENEEI106ASet up and adjust PID control loopsUnit code: UEENEEI106A Unit description: This unit covers providing solutions to predictable problems in process control loops. It encompasses working safely, applying logical problem solving procedures, evaluating performance, the use of measuring devices, providing solutions to predictable control problems, and documenting solutions. |
Set up and adjust PID control loops | |
UEENEEI107AInstall instrumentation and control cabling and tubingUnit code: UEENEEI107A Unit description: This unit covers the installation and termination of instrument and control cabling and tubing for chemical, industrial or food processing systems or equipment used in medical procedures. It encompasses working safely and to standards, routing cables and tubing to specified locations, terminating cables and tubing and connecting wiring at accessories and at instruments and control apparatus and completing the necessary installation documentation. |
Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing | |
UEENEEI152ADevelop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systemsUnit code: UEENEEI152A Unit description: This unit covers development, installation and testing of programs for supervisory control and data acquisition. It encompasses working safely, process analysis, developing process condition database and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) using SCADA software package and documenting programming activities. |
Develop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems | |
UEENEEI120AProvide solutions to problems in industrial control systemsUnit code: UEENEEI120A Unit description: This unit covers solving problems in industrial control systems. The unit encompasses safe working practices, interpreting process and circuit diagrams, applying knowledge of industry controls to problem solving techniques, safety and functional testing and completing the necessary documentation. |
Provide solutions to problems in industrial control systems | |
Greater Brisbane | ||
UEENEEI150ADevelop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllersUnit code: UEENEEI150A Unit description: This unit covers development, installation and testing of programs for programmable controllers (PLC) for a system requiring discrete control functions. |
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers | |
UEENEEI151ADevelop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers.Unit code: UEENEEI151A Unit description: This unit covers development, installation and testing of programs for an industrial system requiring advance control functions. |
Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers. | |
Darling Downs and South West | ||
UEENEEI150ADevelop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllersUnit code: UEENEEI150A Unit description: This unit covers development, installation and testing of programs for programmable controllers (PLC) for a system requiring discrete control functions. |
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers | |
UEENEEI151ADevelop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers.Unit code: UEENEEI151A Unit description: This unit covers development, installation and testing of programs for an industrial system requiring advance control functions. |
Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers. | |
UEENEEI152ADevelop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systemsUnit code: UEENEEI152A Unit description: This unit covers development, installation and testing of programs for supervisory control and data acquisition. It encompasses working safely, process analysis, developing process condition database and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) using SCADA software package and documenting programming activities. |
Develop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | up to 1 year | Self-paced theory and 1 week practical workshop | Mixed mode | Full fee: $7,425 Subsidised: $5,370 Concession: $4,930 |
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Kingaroy | Anytime | up to 1 year | Self-paced with practical sessions | Classroom | Full fee: $7,425 Subsidised: $5,370 Concession: $4,930 |
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Eagle Farm | Anytime | Self-paced. Only units UEENEEE038B, UEENEEE117A, UEENEEE124A & UEENEEK145A available. | Part time 1 night per week Wednesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $2,700 Subsidised: $1,952 Concession: $1,792 |
Eagle Farm | 28 January 2021 | 18 weeks | Part time up to 4 nights per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Classroom | Full fee: $7,425 Subsidised: $5,370 Concession: $4,930 |
Eagle Farm | 28 January 2021 | 18 weeks | Part time up to 4 nights per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Classroom Recognition of Prior Learning | Full fee: $7,925 Subsidised: $5,870 Concession: $5,430 |
Eagle Farm | 19 April 2021 | 8 weeks | Full time 5 days per week | Classroom Recognition of Prior Learning | Full fee: $7,925 Subsidised: $5,870 Concession: $5,430 |
Eagle Farm | 19 April 2021 | 8 weeks | Full time 5 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $7,425 Subsidised: $5,370 Concession: $4,930 |
Eagle Farm | 19 July 2021 | 8 weeks | Full time 5 days per week | Classroom Recognition of Prior Learning | Full fee: $7,925 Subsidised: $5,870 Concession: $5,430 |
Eagle Farm | 19 July 2021 | 8 weeks | Full time 5 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $7,425 Subsidised: $5,370 Concession: $4,930 |
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