Program Overview
Certificate III in Appliance Service
Course Overview
Kick-start your career in the electrical trades with this entry-level course, which qualifies you to become an appliance service repair technician.
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.
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 Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) for this program. Only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses.
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.
Core Units
- UEECD0007: Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
- UEECD0016: Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
- UEECD0019: Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
- UEECD0020: Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
- UEECD0042: Solve problems in ELV single path circuits
- UEECD0051: Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
- UEECO0004: Participate in appliance servicing work and competency development activities
- UEERA0037: Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems - appliances
- UEERA0043: Find and rectify faults in appliance control systems and devices
- UEERA0044: Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls
- UEERA0045: Find and rectify faults in three phase motors and associated controls
- UEERA0059: Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
- UEERA0063: Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - appliances
- UEERA0085: Service clothes washing machines and dryers
- UEERA0089: Service refrigeration appliances
- UEERA0091: Service small electrical appliances and power tools
- UEERA0092: Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration and air conditioning circuits
- UEERA0093: Verify functionality and compliance of appliances
- UEERE0001: Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
- UEERL0001: Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
- UEERL0002: Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.
- UEERL0004: Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring
- UEERL0005: Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures
Elective Units
- HLTAID009: Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- UEECD0011: Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
- UEECD0035: Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
- UEECO0002: Maintain documentation
- UEECO0017: Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
- UEERA0006: Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant
- UEERA0007: Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants
- UEERA0035: Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems
- UEERA0068: Repair and service self-contained carbon dioxide refrigeration and heat pump systems
- UEERA0083: Service and repair microwave ovens
- UEERA0084: Service and repair self-contained flammable refrigerants air conditioning and refrigeration systems
- UEERA0086: Service dishwasher machines
- UEERA0087: Service electrical heating appliances
Ways to Study
- Apprenticeships or traineeships
Study Locations
- Greater Brisbane
Campus
- Bracken Ridge
Payment Options
- Payment plan
- Upfront payment
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
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
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.
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.
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.
