Increase your skill base and improve your career opportunities with this entry-level double qualification. Become an electrician or an electrical instrumentation technician.
UEE30811 / UEE31211 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician incorporating Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
Increase your skill base and improve your career opportunities with this entry-level double qualification. By completing this double trade course you'll be skilled to work in multiple disciplines and meet the technical requirements to gain your electrical licence.
With the electrical services industry one of the largest special construction industries in Australia, there is high demand for qualified workers with over 50,000 job openings over the next five years. As electrical services and technology become more integrated into homes and offices, your specialised skills will be required for installation, maintenance and upgrade.
Gain the skills to interpret electrical drawings, develop circuits, install and maintain electrical components, wiring, equipment, and systems in residential and commercial applications. You will also learn how to install, modify, maintain, and repair instrumentation used in measurement and control systems. Apply your skills and knowledge to measure and control temperature, pressure, and flow and gain skills in instrumentation and programmable logic controller (PLC) control. Our trade teachers and tutors will help you understand the theoretical and practical aspects of electrotechnology to support your success.
This qualification fulfils the technical requirements for you to apply for your electrical contractor licence and become a trade-qualified electrician, or trade-qualified electrical instrumentation technician. Completion of your electrical apprenticeship will put you on the path to further training and licensing opportunities.
With over $20 million invested in our electrical training facilities, and teachers who remain embedded in industry, TAFE Queensland delivers the quality training that our clients expect from the largest provider of training for the electrotechnology sector in Queensland.
Your years of industry experience count for something. With our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), we can help you fill in your gaps in knowledge to gain or upgrade your qualifications faster.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core units listed below, as well as a combination of elective competency standard units with a total weighting value of 140 points. Please note, elective units have various weighting values. Please contact us for information about which electives should be included in your training package.
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UEENEEC020BParticipate in electrical work and competency development activitiesUnit code: UEENEEC020B Unit description: 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. |
Participate in electrical work and competency development activities | |
UEENEEC024BParticipate in instrumentation and control work and competency development activitiesUnit code: UEENEEC024B Unit description: 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. |
Participate in instrumentation and control work and competency development activities | |
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 | |
UEENEEE119ASolve problems in multiple path extra low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuitsUnit code: UEENEEE119A Unit description: This unit covers determining correct operation of single source ELV a.c. 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 multiple path circuits. |
Solve problems in multiple path extra low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits | |
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 | |
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 | |
UEENEEI108AInstall instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipmentUnit code: UEENEEI108A Unit description: This unit covers the installation of measurement, monitoring and control apparatus and associated equipment. It encompasses working safely and to installation standards, matching equipment with that specified for a given location, placing and securing equipment accurately, making required pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical circuit connections and completing the necessary installation documentation. |
Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment | |
UEENEEI110ASet up and adjust advanced PID process control loopsUnit code: UEENEEI110A Unit description: This unit covers setting up and adjustment of advanced PID controllers and control elements to specified output. It encompasses working safely and to standards, following set-up and adjustment procedures, applying knowledge of process requirements, testing and reporting. |
Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops | |
UEENEEI111AFind and rectify faults in process final control elementsUnit code: UEENEEI111A Unit description: This unit covers finding and repairing faults in final control elements, including control valves, actuators and positioners. It encompasses working safely, interpreting valve specifications, applying knowledge of final control elements operating parameters, conducting tests and repairs and completing the necessary service documentation. |
Find and rectify faults in process final control elements | |
UEENEEI112AVerify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installationsUnit code: UEENEEI112A Unit description: This unit covers pre-commissioning testing and visual inspection for verifying that installed instrumentation and control apparatus in non-hazardous areas is safe and complies with requirements. It encompasses procedures for safely conducting safety tests, conducting visual inspections, identifying non-compliance defects and reporting requirements. |
Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installations | |
UEENEEI113ASetup and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and industrial networksUnit code: UEENEEI113A Unit description: This unit covers the setting up and configuring human machine interface and industrial networks for process control systems to meet performance standards. This encompasses the adoption of process control schemes that meet safety and process requirements, selection of control equipment and interconnecting cabling and tubing/piping based on calculated and deemed-to-comply arrangements. |
Setup and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and industrial networks | |
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 | |
UEENEEK142AApply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sectorUnit code: UEENEEK142A Unit description: This competency standard unit requires the worker to undertake methods of work practice that minimises energy and material usage and to seek energy reduction strategies in the energy sector workplace. The unit seeks to minimise negative impacts on the environment. |
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | |
UEENEEP013ADisconnect/reconnect control devices connected to low voltage installation wiringUnit code: UEENEEP013A Unit description: This unit covers disconnecting and reconnecting control devices connected to low voltage installation wiring. This may be incidental to or a primary and regular function of work related to a principle work function. It encompasses working safely, identifying supply arrangements, following isolation procedures, selecting and using testing and measuring devices, terminating and connecting cables and conductors, safely testing and reporting. The unit coverage excludes disconnecting or reconnecting circuits at a switchboard or to general electrical accessories (including switches, socket outlets, circuit protective devices etc); or installation of, or alteration to, any part of the fixed electrical wiring system (defined as electrical installing work). |
Disconnect/reconnect control devices connected to low voltage installation wiring |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
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CPCCOHS1001AWork safely in the construction industryUnit code: CPCCOHS1001A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to undertake Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) induction training within the construction industry. It requires the ability to demonstrate personal awareness of OHS legislative requirements, and the basic principles of risk management and prevention of injury and illness in the construction industry. Licensing requirements will apply to this unit of competency depending on the regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction. |
Work safely in the construction industry | |
HLTCPR201BPerform CPRUnit code: HLTCPR201B Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. |
Perform CPR | |
UEENEEA113AMount and wire control panel equipmentUnit code: UEENEEA113A Unit description: This unit covers mounting control devices, wiring support in control panel enclosures and installing the interconnecting wiring. It encompasses working safely, following layout and circuit diagrams, mounting equipment, installing and terminating wiring, functional testing and completing necessary documentation. |
Mount and wire control panel equipment | |
UEENEEC002BSource and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobsUnit code: UEENEEC002B Unit description: This unit covers sourcing and purchasing/ordering materials/parts for installation or service jobs. It encompasses following job specification, using manufacturer's catalogues, making telephone, internet or email enquiries, selecting compliance materials and completing the necessary purchasing documentation. |
Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs | |
UEENEEC010BDeliver a service to customersUnit code: UEENEEC010B Unit description: This unit covers the interacting with customers to identify and meet their service needs. It encompasses following community and enterprise policies and standards, identifying customer needs, identifying and resolving problems/issues and maintaining product/service quality. |
Deliver a service to customers | |
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 | |
UEENEEE020BProvide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatusUnit code: UEENEEE020B Unit description: This unit covers instructing customers/users in the use of electrotechnology apparatus. It encompasses appropriate customer relations, the use of apparatus manufacturer's instruction material, basic instruction methods and evaluation and completing documentation. |
Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | |
UEENEEG120ASelect and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installationsUnit code: UEENEEG120A Unit description: This unit covers selecting and arranging electrical equipment into distribution circuits for installations in caravan parks, construction and demolition sites, marinas, medical treatment areas and moveable premises operating at voltages up to 1,000V a.c. or 1,500 V d.c. The unit encompasses schemes for protection of persons and property, correct functioning, compatibility with the supply, arrangement of circuits and selection of switchgear, controlgear, protection devices and wiring based on calculated and deemed-to-comply solutions. |
Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations | |
UEENEEG189AInstall and maintain emergency lighting systemsUnit code: UEENEEG189A Unit description: This unit covers the installation and maintenance of emergency exit lighting systems in buildings and premises. It encompasses working safely and to installation and maintenance standards, complying with maintenance schedules and completing the necessary documentation. |
Install and maintain emergency lighting systems | |
UEENEEH102ARepairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of componentsUnit code: UEENEEH102A Unit description: This unit deals with the replacement of electronic components, cabling and sub systems of electronic apparatus. It encompasses safe working practices, following written and oral instruction and procedures, basic testing and techniques, dismantling and assembling apparatus and disconnecting and reconnecting components. |
Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components | |
UEENEEH111ATroubleshoot single phase input d.c. power suppliesUnit code: UEENEEH111A Unit description: This unit covers determining correct operation of independent power supplies and power supply sections of electronic apparatus. 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 d.c. power supplies with single phases input. |
Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies | |
UEENEEI114ATrouble shoot process control systemsUnit code: UEENEEI114A Unit description: This unit covers finding and rectifying faults in process control apparatus and systems. The unit encompasses safe working practices, interpreting process and circuit diagrams, applying knowledge of process controls to logical fault finding procedures, conducting repairs, safety and functional testing and completing the necessary service documentation. |
Trouble shoot process control systems | |
UEENEEI116AAssemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devicesUnit code: UEENEEI116A Unit description: This unit covers assembling and entering instructions in microprocessor-equipped devices (embedded system) with simple built-in programming function and verifying that the device operates as intended. It encompasses safe working practices, checking device installation, following written and oral instruction and procedures and completing necessary documentation. |
Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices | |
UEENEEI117ACalibrate, adjust and test measuring instrumentsUnit code: UEENEEI117A Unit description: This unit covers calibration, adjustment and testing of measuring instruments. It encompasses working safely and to standards, following calibration and adjustment procedures, applying knowledge of parameters to be measured, testing and reporting. |
Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments | |
UEENEEI118ASet up weighting measuring and control instrumentsUnit code: UEENEEI118A Unit description: This unit covers the calibration of instruments for measuring the weight of material as it applies to the control of processes. It encompasses working safely and to standards, following set-up and calibration procedures, testing and reporting. |
Set up weighting measuring and control instruments | |
UEENEEI131ASet up gas analysis measuring and control instrumentsUnit code: UEENEEI131A Unit description: This unit covers the calibration of instruments for measuring gas characteristics as it applies to the control of processes. It encompasses working safely and to standards, following set-up and calibration procedures, testing and reporting. |
Set up gas analysis measuring and control instruments | |
UEENEEI132ASet up water analysis measuring and control instrumentsUnit code: UEENEEI132A Unit description: This unit covers the calibration of instruments for measuring water characteristics as it applies to the control of processes. It encompasses working safely and to standards, following set-up and calibration procedures, testing and reporting. |
Set up water analysis measuring and control instruments | |
UEENEEI133ASet up scientific analysis measuring and control instrumentsUnit code: UEENEEI133A Unit description: This unit covers the calibration of instruments for measuring materials characteristics as it applies to the control of processes. It encompasses working safely and to standards, following set-up and calibration procedures, testing and reporting. |
Set up scientific analysis measuring and control instruments | |
UEENEEJ102APrepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittingsUnit code: UEENEEJ102A Unit description: This unit covers the basic connection of refrigeration and air conditioning piping/tubing and fittings. It encompasses the safe use of hand, fixed and portable power tools for cutting, flaring, bending, swaging, silver brazing copper tube to copper tube, bundy tube and brass and steel fittings, measurement and reading drawings and diagrams. |
Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings | |
UEENEEJ103AEstablish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systemsUnit code: UEENEEJ103A Unit description: This unit covers the determination of the operating conditions of vapour compression systems. It encompasses working safely, determining refrigerant pressures and temperatures and relevant air and water temperatures using measurement and basic calculation methods. |
Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems | |
UEENEEJ104AEstablish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systemsUnit code: UEENEEJ104A Unit description: This unit covers the determination of basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems. It encompasses working safely, determining air temperature, air flow rates and relative humidity using measurement and basic calculation methods. |
Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems | |
UEENEEK125ASolve basic problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus and systemsUnit code: UEENEEK125A Unit description: This unit covers providing known solutions to predictable problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus and systems operated at ELV and LV. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including the use of basic voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing known solutions to predictable circuit problems. |
Solve basic problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus and systems | |
UEENEEK148AInstall, configure and commission LV grid connected photovoltaic power systemsUnit code: UEENEEK148A Unit description: This unit covers the installation, adjustment and set-up of photovoltaic power systems and connecting to a supply grid inverter. It encompasses working safely and to installation standards, matching components with that specified for a given location, placing and securing system components accurately, making required circuit connections and completing the necessary installation documentation. |
Install, configure and commission LV grid connected photovoltaic power systems |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
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