UEE Emergency Lighting and Alarm Systems/Fire and Smoke Control Systems

Project overview Project commencement Training package development and consultation Validation Endorsement

Project scope

The UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Release 2 finalised transition to the Standards for Training Packages 2012. During this process, stakeholder feedback indicated several new Units of Competency and Skill Sets were needed in response to changes in refrigeration and air-conditioning industry technologies, standards, regulations and practices.

This project will develop two new Units of Competency and two new Skill Sets related to the maintenance detailed in AS1851 Routine Service of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment and associated regulatory requirements in various States/Territories.

VIEW 2020 IRC SKILLS FORECAST

Deliverables

The project will develop new training products for Air-conditioning Technicians and Electricians as follows:

One new Unit of Competency and one new Skill Set for air conditioning technicians engaged in the maintenance of relevant Essential Services Fire Measures, which includes Fire dampers, Smoke dampers, Smoke and heat vents, and Mechanical services air handlers. The new unit will be included as an elective in Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration.
One new Unit of Competency and one new Skill Set for electricians engaged in the maintenance of emergency lighting and alarm systems. The new unit will be included as an elective in Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.

Timeline

The Case for Endorsement is expected to be submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee by 31 July 2021.

How to get involved

A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be formed to provide expertise for this work. If you are a subject matter expert and would like to be considered for the TAC please contact the Industry Manager.

Stakeholder feedback on draft training materials will be sought as part of the development phase of work.

Technical advisory committee

TAC ESTABLISHED

The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee (IRC) has established a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for this project.

Comprising eight subject matter experts from Industry, Employer Associations and RTOs, the TAC has been tasked with:

Providing specialist industry subject-matter knowledge regarding emergency lighting, alarm systems/fire and smoke control systems to the review and development of Units of Competency, qualifications and Skill Sets
Validating the technical content of the Training Package products
Identifying relevant qualitative and quantitative data sources to inform the development of draft materials
Reviewing feedback from stakeholders through public consultations
Assisting in identifying and engaging broader industry networks to participate in consultation and/or validation activities during the duration of the project
Offering advice and guidance to assist in informing the direction of the project throughout its duration.
Making recommendations on the developed Training Package materials to the relevant IRC, which has the final decision-making authority

The TAC will hold its first meeting on Thursday, 17 December 2020.

15 November 2020

INDUSTRY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED

Work on this project has commenced and the Electrotechnology IRC is forming a TAC.

Your industry expertise and insight are welcome to help review and develop Training Package materials to:

Develop one new Unit of Competency and one new Skill Set for air conditioning technicians engaged in the maintenance of relevant Essential Services Fire Measures, which includes Fire dampers, Smoke dampers, Smoke and heat vents, and Mechanical services air handlers.
Develop one new Unit of Competency and one new Skill Set for electricians engaged in the maintenance of emergency lighting and alarm systems.

TAC nominations closed on Monday, 30 November 2020.

For more information about this project please contact the Industry Skills Specialist.

Consultation

8 FEBRUARY 2021

DRAFT MATERIAL

On behalf of the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has drafted materials for this project and is requesting stakeholder feedback.

A new Unit of Competency has been developed to cover the needs of air conditioning technicians to Inspect, test and repair fire and smoke control features of mechanical services systems. This unit will be included as an elective in Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration. The new unit will be included as an elective in Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration.

A new Unit of Competency has also been developed to cover the needs of electricians to, Inspect, test and maintain emergency alarm systems and equipment. The existing unit UEEEL0048 Install and maintain emergency lighting systems has been renamed and updated to cover the needs of electricians to ‘inspect, test and maintain’ emergency lighting systems. These two units will be included as electives in Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrician, and possibly higher-level qualifications in the Electrical pathway.

Feedback closed Monday, 8 March 2021.

Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.

Quality Assurance

21 MAY 2021

FINAL DRAFT CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT

The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and have been updated to address skills required to address three distinct areas. First, the skills required of air-conditioning technicians engaged in the inspection, testing and repair of fire and smoke control features of mechanical services systems; and, to install, commission, service and maintain variable refrigerant flow air conditioning systems from a range of manufacturers. Second, the skill needs of electricians engaged in the inspection, testing and maintenance of emergency lighting and alarm systems. Third, safe work practices for electricians engaged in the roof top solar installation. The two renewable energy Units of Competency were developed as part of the UET Renewable Technologies project.

The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in June 2021.

Validation

23 MARCH 2021

FINAL DRAFT MATERIAL

On behalf of the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee has considered all stakeholder feedback and is now seeking validation of revised draft materials.

A new Unit of Competency has been developed to cover the needs of air conditioning technicians to Inspect, test and repair fire and smoke control features of mechanical services systems. This unit will be included in a Skill Set, and as an elective in the following qualifications:

Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
Certificate IV in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing
Certificate IV in Air-conditioning Systems Energy Management and Control
Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems
Diploma of Electrical and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

These two units will be included in a Skill Set, and as electives in the following qualifications:

Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrician
Certificate IV in Electrotechnology – Systems Electrician
Certificate IV in Electrotechnology – Electrical Contracting
Diploma of Electrical Engineering
Advanced Diploma of Electrical – Engineering
Advanced Diploma of Electrical Systems Engineering

Feedback closed Friday, 9 April 2021.

Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.

Submission

30 JUNE 2021

CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC

The Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee has submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration at its meeting on 19 August 2021.

VIEW CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT

If approved, this Case for Endorsement will result in:

5 new Units of Competency

UEEL0075 Inspect, test and maintain emergency alarm systems and equipment
UEERA0096 Inspect, test and repair fire and smoke control features of mechanical services systems
UEERA0097 Install, commission, service and maintain variable refrigerant flow air conditioning systems
UEERE0049 Apply safe work practices in the rooftop solar industry
UEERE0050 Identify and isolate multiple supply systems

1 updated Unit of Competency

UEEEL0076 Inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting systems

4 new Skill Sets

UEESS00181 Electrical – Inspect, Test and Maintain Emergency Lighting and Alarm Systems and Equipment
UEESS00182 Identify and Isolate Multiple Supply Systems
UEESS00183 RAC – Inspect, Test and Repair Fire and Smoke Control Features of Mechanical Services Systems
UEESS00184 RAC – Install, Commission, Service and Maintain Variable Refrigerant Flow Air Conditioning Systems

2 updated Skill Sets

UEESS00185 Sustainable – Designer-Installer of Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems Skill Set
UEESS00186 Sustainable – Installer of Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems Skill Set

1 transitioned qualification

UEE61521 Advanced Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Minor changes to a range of Electrotechnology Training Package components were made at the same time as products endorsed as part of Release 3.0 was published. This included:

Fixing minor errors in 10 Units of Competency
Fixing minor errors in 4 qualifications
Adding units to the general electives of 18 qualifications.

Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.