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UEE32120

Certificate III in Appliance Service

Kick-start your career in the electrical trades with this entry-level course which qualifies you to become an appliance service repair technician.

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Course overview

Set yourself on the path to a career in the electrical trades with this entry-level course. Develop the essential knowledge and skills required to become an appliance service repair technician. 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 in the next five years.

In this course you will learn how to set up, service and repair electrical and refrigerated appliances. Gain practical skills in solving problems in extra-low voltage (ELV) single path circuits, connecting refrigerant tubing and fittings, and using drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications in various energy sector work functions. You'll also gain industry-relevant skills in occupational health and safety and applying environmentally sustainable work practices.

What can I do?

  • Appliance Service and Repair Technician
  • Electrical Appliance Serviceperson
  • Vending Machine Servicer

Course outcome:

UEE32120 Certificate III in Appliance Service

Free apprenticeships

The Queensland Government is providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications to support Queenslanders. Eligible qualifications have been chosen based on skills demand and advice from industry. If you’re eligible for funding, your course costs will be covered by the state government. Learn more>

Trade skills assessment and gap training program

If you can demonstrate substantial competency in this qualification, you may be able to access funding for recognition of prior learning and gap training through the Trade Skills and Assessment Gap Training (TSAGT) program. TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of funding from the Queensland Government, Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) for this program. Only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.

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 210 points. Please note, elective units have various points values. Elective units will be selected in consultation with your employer and included on your training plan.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEECD0007
    Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
    UNIT CODE :
    UEECD0007
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and codes of practices in the electrotechnology workplace.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEECD0016
    Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
    UNIT CODE :
    UEECD0016
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify, document and apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazard and risk control measures associated with electrotechnology work.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEECD0019
    Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
    UNIT CODE :
    UEECD0019
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components using fitting and metal fabrication techniques.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEECD0020
    Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
    UNIT CODE :
    UEECD0020
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fix, secure and mount electrotechnology equipment to hollow walls, solid walls and metal fixings.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEECD0042
    Solve problems in ELV single path circuits
    UNIT CODE :
    UEECD0042
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide solutions to predictable problems in single path circuits operated at extra-low voltage (ELV) as they apply to energy sector work functions.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Solve problems in ELV single path circuits

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEECD0051
    Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
    UNIT CODE :
    UEECD0051
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use drawings, diagrams, cable schedules, industry standards, codes of practice and specifications as they apply to various electrotechnology work functions.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEECO0004
    Participate in appliance servicing work and competency development activities
    UNIT CODE :
    UEECO0004
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to participate in appliance servicing work and competency development activities.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Participate in appliance servicing work and competency development activities

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERA0037
    Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems - appliances
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERA0037
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to establish the operating condition of a vapour compression system in a self-contained refrigerated appliance.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems - appliances

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERA0043
    Find and rectify faults in appliance control systems and devices
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERA0043
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to find and repair electrical faults in appliance control systems and devices.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Find and rectify faults in appliance control systems and devices

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERA0044
    Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERA0044
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to find and repair faults in motors and associated controls connected to single phase, 240 volt (V) supply, in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERA0045
    Find and rectify faults in three phase motors and associated controls
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERA0045
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to find and repair faults in motors and associated controls connected to three phase, 415 volts (V) supply, in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Find and rectify faults in three phase motors and associated controls

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERA0059
    Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERA0059
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare and connect refrigeration and air conditioning piping/tubing and fittings.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERA0063
    Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - appliances
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERA0063
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to recover refrigerants, conduct pressure and leak tests, and evacuate and charge refrigerants in a self-contained appliance. This includes flammable and non-flammable refrigerants.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - appliances

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERA0085
    Service clothes washing machines and dryers
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERA0085
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to service clothes washing machines and dryers.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Service clothes washing machines and dryers

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERA0089
    Service refrigeration appliances
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERA0089
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to service refrigeration appliances operating on flammable and non-flammable refrigerants.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Service refrigeration appliances

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERA0091
    Service small electrical appliances and power tools
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERA0091
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to service small electrical appliances and hand power tools.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Service small electrical appliances and power tools

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERA0092
    Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration and air conditioning circuits
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERA0092
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to solve problems in low voltage (LV) refrigeration and air conditioning circuits, determine the correct operation of LV alternating current (a.c.) circuits, and provide solutions to refrigeration and air conditioning work functions.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration and air conditioning circuits

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERA0093
    Verify functionality and compliance of appliances
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERA0093
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to verify functionality and compliance of electrical refrigeration/air conditioning appliances.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007 , UEECD0016 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0042 , UEECD0051 , UEECO0004 , UEERA0037 , UEERA0043 , UEERA0044 , UEERA0059 , UEERA0063 , UEERA0085 , UEERA0089 , UEERA0091 , UEERA0092 , UEERE0001 , UEERL0001 , UEERL0002 , UEERL0004 , UEERL0005
  • UNIT NAME
  • Verify functionality and compliance of appliances

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERE0001
    Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERE0001
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable procedures in the energy sector.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERL0001
    Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERL0001
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to attach flexible cord and plug to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase supplies up to 230 volts (V) alternating current (a.c.) supply.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERL0002
    Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERL0002
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to attach flexible cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment connected to a supply up to 1,000 volts (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 1,500 V direct current (d.c.).

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEERL0001
  • UNIT NAME
  • Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERL0004
    Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERL0004
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to disconnect and reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007
  • UNIT NAME
  • Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEERL0005
    Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures
    UNIT CODE :
    UEERL0005
    Unit description :
    This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEECD0007 , UEERL0004
  • UNIT NAME
  • Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures

Ways to study
Choose your study location
CAMPUS APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS DELIVERY MODE
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Apprenticeship
  • WORKPLACE

    Workplace
  • DROP IN DAYS

    Drop in days
  • BLOCK TRAINING

    Block training
  • DAY RELEASE

    Day release
  • MOBILE VAN

    Mobile van
  • Online

    Online

At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, online or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).


Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate III in Appliance Service

COURSE CODE: UEE32120
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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

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

To study an apprenticeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice with your employer.

Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.

Find out more on how to become an apprentice or trainee

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
  • 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.

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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