National Code 2008: UEE30707

Course Location and Contact Information

Course Description

This qualification provides competencies to construction, assembly and wiring of switchboards and control panels.

Career Opportunities

Course participants are employed as electrical trade apprentices specialising in switchgear and control gear.

Course Duration

Part-time: 3 years (980 hours)

Course Commencement Dates

January, 2009.

Entrance Requirements

Students must be indentured as apprentice to an employer and possess current DELTA number (issued by OTTE).

Application Procedures

Apply directly to the Computer Systems & Electrotechnology Department.

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications. Evidence of any such qualifications to be provided by student.

Pathways to Further Study

Post trade pathways not developed as yet.

Course Outline

All of the core competency standard units.
The required number of stream core competency standard units.
UEENEEG064B Repair mechanical components of electrical machines
UEENEEP001B Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a low voltage supply
UEENEEA010B Assemble, mount and connect switchgear and controlgear
UEENEEA012B Make up and assemble bus bars
UEENEEA013B Assemble and wire control panels
UEENEEC019B Participate in switchgear and controlgear work and competency development activities
UEENEED005B Enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
UEENEED007B Develop, enter and verify programs for programmable logic controllers using ladder instruction set
UEENEEE001B Apply OHS practices in the workplace
UEENEEE002B Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
UEENEEE003B Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
UEENEEE004B Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits
UEENEEE005B Fix and secure equipment
UEENEEE007B Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals
UEENEEE033B Document occupational hazards and risks in electrical
UEENEEF015B Assemble and connect communication frames and cabinets
UEENEEG001B Solve problems in electromagnetic circuits
UEENEEG002B Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage circuits
UEENEEG029B Overhaul and repair switchgear/controlgear

Plus the required number of elective competency standard units as prescribed in the course schedule.

Assessment Methods

Assessment in this program is conducted by assignments/examinations and practical tasks.

Materials

A list of required materials will be given upon commencement of the course.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate III in Switchgear and Control Gear.

Links

The Victorian Government makes a significant contribution to these programs.