UEE Emergency Lighting and Alarm Systems/Fire and Smoke Control Systems
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.
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.
To view the drafts, click below:
Please submit your feedback by close of business Monday, 8 March 2021.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Consultation
Summary of Feedback
Quality Assurance
Submission
25 FEBRUARY 2020
RELEASE 2.0 CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED to AISC
The draft Training Package materials for Release 2.0 have been submitted to the AISC.
Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.
Release 3.0 is on track to be finalised and submitted in April 2020.
31 MARCH 2020
AISC OUTCOME ON THE ELECTROTECHNOLOGY TRAINING PACKAGE
The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) considered the Electrotechnology Training Package Release 2.0 Case for Endorsement at its meeting 25 February, 2020.
The AISC has asked for further information from the IRC and directed it to lodge a single submission, incorporating all revised training products as per the table below, for consideration at the meeting of the AISC on 16 June, 2020.
Qualifications | 77 |
Skill Sets | 44 |
Units of Competency | 531 |
In order to meet this deadline the draft Case for Endorsement will shortly be circulated to all State Training Authorities for consultation and feedback for a period of 3 weeks. At the same time, all draft products will be available on the AIS website for viewing. At the end of the consultation period all STA feedback will be submitted to the IRC for review, before an IRC approved Case for Endorsement is submitted to the AISC.
23 April 2020
FINAL DRAFT CASE FOE ENDORSEMENT
The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance.
The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in June.
22 July 2020
CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC
The draft Training Package materials have been submitted to the AISC.
Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.
APPROVAL
18 AUGUST 2020
The AISC has approved the Electrotechnology Training Package (Release 2.0) for referral to the Skills Ministers for endorsement at the 12 August 2020 meeting.
ENDORSEMENT
6 October 2020
The Electrotechnology Training Package (Release 2.0) has been endorsed for implementation.
The approved UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Release 2.0 is now available on training.gov.au.
This release of the Training Package incorporates the below projects:
- Electrical
- Electrical Engineering and Industrial Control
- Electronics and Computers
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Handling of A2 Refrigerants
This release includes:
- 79 Qualifications
- 50 Skill Sets
- 530 Units of Competency

Paul Humphreys
Industry Skills Specialist - Electrotechnology
Email: Paul.Humphreys@aistnds.org.au
Phone: 0429 670 588