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UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

UTILITIES

Occupation Type

Electrician (General)

General Description

Availability: Applications for 2026 will open in November 2025.
Online Application: This course is not available for online application. Please contact the team on the details below for further information on how to apply.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: This course can be undertaken as an apprenticeship. Visit TAFE Apprenticeships and Traineeships for more information.

This qualification covers competencies to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain equipment and systems for the control of plant, machines and processes.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Delivery Details
Location	Casuarina
Duration	1 year full-time *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Face-to-face Workplace training
Start Date	January 12, 2026 - December 11, 2026 Apprentices will receive an individual call-up notification letter. A course timetable/study plan will be provided on application for the course.
Attendance	Block delivery Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:20 pm *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide

Career Opportunities

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:

Electrician (Special Class)
Instrumentation and Control Technician

Course Information Flyer(s)

UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation - 2026

Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package.

Locations and Study Mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.

Locations: Casuarina

Study Mode: On campus, workplace assessment

Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Entry Requirements Domestic

A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical, candidates require:

Completion of a 3rd year apprenticeship in UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Hold an unrestricted A-Grade Electrical License

Students holding the UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician will need to be transitioned to the UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Technician prior to entry into the UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation via a combination of credit transefer, gap analysis, and RPL conducted by the VET lecturers.

Students are to present a copy of their current qualifications to determine eligibility.

Required Resources

Students are provided with learning materials and activities for self-paced learning.

The recommended textbook for further reading is provided to each student on a USB drive.

Duration
Estimated completion time: 1 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 1 year full-time. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Student Visa holders must study internally full time

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Contact Details

To find out more about the course, where and when it is offered, how to enrol or any other information please contact:

Electrotechnology and Plumbing
Location: Casuarina and Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7505 (CAS) 08 8959 5465 (ASP)
Email: vet.electro@cdu.edu.au