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Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation


 National Code: UEE40420
 TAFE SA Code: TP01372


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Description

Become an instrumentation engineer, electrical technician, or electrical and instrumentation maintenance supervisor with this Certificate IV from TAFE SA. Learn about installation, implementations, and problem-solving, and how to fix and secure electrotechnology equipment. You’ll also learn about energy sector environmental and sustainability policies and procedures, the use of drawings and manuals, and compliance and functionality. This course is for licensed electricians seeking a nationally recognised qualification in instrumentation.

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24 months 

Part Time

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Tonsley

705035

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • A current Unrestricted Electricians Licence or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory or
  • Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician - UEE30820
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
You will need to purchase and wear your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety boots, safety glasses and appropriate workwear (eg long pants, long sleeve hi-vis shirt) (approx. $100 - $200)

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 24 month course
Subsidised
$578
$2,310
Concession
$413
$1,650
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?

This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and South Australian Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill. The eligibility check below is an indication only and does not confirm your eligibility status. Eligibility verification will take place before the enrolment process and may include participation in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy pre-assessment. The number of Fee Free TAFE places that are funded is limited by the terms of the skills agreement signed by the Australian and South Australian Governments. Should all available Fee Free TAFE places be taken, subsequent applicants will be offered a subsidised place.

Fee Free Training Eligibility
Full Fee
$2,217
$8,866

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    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Instrumentation engineer, Electrical technician, E&I maintenance supervisor.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation (UEE40420)
    This course includes competencies to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain electrical instrumentation and process control equipment. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 9 core units plus elective units totalling 120 points.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Compile and Produce an Energy Sector Detailed Report 60
    Implement and Monitor Energy Sector Environmental and Sustainable Policies and Procedures 20
    Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures 20
    Participate in Development and Follow a Personal Competency Development Plan 20
    Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems 40
    Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems 40
    Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems 40
    Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems 40
    Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals 40

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers 60
    Develop, Enter and Verify Word and Analogue Control Programs for Programmable Logic Controllers 60

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Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation
TP01372
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