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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: 24 Jan 2025 Duration: up to 6 months per unit View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Concession

Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

$300
Subsidised

There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

$1,785
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$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

Ways to study
  • 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
24 Jan 2025
up to 6 months per unit
Report Writing Units. Part time 1 night per week (up to 4 units). 6pm to 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.

demo

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. 

24 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 6 months per unit
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 to 9pm
Wednesday
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
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Eagle Farm
On Campus
24 Jan 2025
up to 6 months per unit
Report Writing Units. Part time 1 night per week (up to 4 units). 6pm to 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.

demo

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. 

24 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 6 months per unit
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 to 9pm
Wednesday
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
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

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Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation (UEE40420)

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Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation

COURSE CODE: UEE40420
Payment Options

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

or

  • 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.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

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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