Key Takeaways:
- The UEE Electrotechnology training package is regularly updated to reflect changes across electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning and energy sector training.
- Each UEE training package update can affect qualifications, skill sets, units, equivalency outcomes and transition planning for RTOs.
- RTOs should review every training update carefully to understand whether training products are new, superseded, equivalent or not equivalent.
- Monitoring training packages Australia-wide helps RTOs keep learning materials, assessment tools and delivery plans aligned with current requirements.
- Always confirm qualification, skill set and unit details on training.gov.au before making compliance, scope or resource update decisions.
The UEE Electrotechnology training package is one of the key training packages Australia uses to support skills development across electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning, instrumentation, communications and energy sector occupations. With qualifications, units and skill sets changing over time, RTOs need to stay across each training update to keep their scope, training plans and learning resources aligned with current national requirements.
This blog tracks each major UEE training package update, including new releases, superseded training products, equivalency changes and transition details. Use this guide as a practical starting point when reviewing affected UEE training products, then confirm the official status of each qualification, skill set or unit on training.gov.au before making compliance or delivery decisions.
25 November 2025 UEE Training Package Updates
Release 9.0 and the Creating an Energy Sector Gateway Project
Powering Skills Organisation released this update as part of its Creating an Energy Sector Gateway project. This release refreshed selected Certificate II pathways, supporting the Jobs and Skills Council’s broader work to build a clearer entry point into energy sector training and keep introductory qualifications aligned with current industry needs.
| New Qualifications: | Superseded Qualifications: | Equivalency/Action: |
| UEE22025 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) | UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) | Equivalent |
| UEE22125 Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start) | UEE22120 Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start) | Equivalent |
| New Unit: | Superseded Unit: | Equivalency/Action: |
| BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace | – | Newly added |
| – | CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | Removed |
30 July 2025 UEE Training Package Updates
Release 8.0 and Consolidation of Competency Development Units Project
Powering Skills Organisation finalised a major UEE Electrotechnology Training Package update through its continuation and completion of the Consolidation of Competency Development Units project. This release focused on making competency development units clearer, more consistent and easier to apply across energy sector training.
The update replaces several existing units with a streamlined set of revised units. This helps reduce duplicated or overlapping content in the UEE training package and gives RTOs a clearer structure to review when updating affected training products.
Affected Training Products:
| New Qualifications: | Superseded Qualifications: | Equivalency/Action: |
| UEE30125 Certificate III in Business Equipment | UEE30120 Certificate III in Business Equipment | Equivalent |
| UEE30225 Certificate III in Computer Systems Equipment | UEE30220 Certificate III in Computer Systems Equipment | Equivalent |
| UEE30425 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications | UEE30420 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications | Equivalent |
| UEE30625 Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair | UEE30620 Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair | Equivalent |
| UEE30725 Certificate III in Switchgear and Controlgear | UEE30720 Certificate III in Switchgear and Controlgear | Equivalent |
| UEE31025 Certificate III in Fire Protection Control | UEE31020 Certificate III in Fire Protection Control | Equivalent |
| UEE31225 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control | UEE31220 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control | Equivalent |
| UEE31425 Certificate III in Security Equipment | UEE31420 Certificate III in Security Equipment | Equivalent |
| UEE32125 Certificate III in Appliance Service | UEE32120 Certificate III in Appliance Service | Equivalent |
| UEE41025 Certificate IV in Energy Management and Control | UEE41020 Certificate IV in Energy Management and Control | Equivalent |
| UEE43225 Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control | UEE43220 Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control | Equivalent |
| UEE62325 Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering – Coal Mining | UEE62320 Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering – Coal Mining | Equivalent |
| UEE30125 Certificate III in Business Equipment | UEE30120 Certificate III in Business Equipment | Equivalent |
| UEE51020 Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering | – | Updated from release 3 to 4 |
| UEE51120 Diploma of Engineering Technology – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | – | Updated from release 3 to 4 |
| UEE60220 Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering | – | Updated from release 2 to 3 |
| UEE61720 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Electronics | – | Updated from release 2 to 3 |
| UEE62122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Electrical | – | Updated from release 2 to 3 |
| New Units: | Superseded Units: | Equivalency/Action: |
| UEECO0026 Engage in appliance, business or computer equipment servicing work and competency development | UEECO0004 Participate in appliance servicing work and competency development activities | Equivalent |
| UEECO0005 Participate in business equipment work and competency development activities | Equivalent | |
| UEECO0006 Participate in computer equipment work and competency development activities | Non-equivalent | |
| UEECO0027 Engage in communications, security equipment or fire protection work and competency development | UEECO0008 Participate in fire protection control work and competency development activities | Equivalent |
| UEECO0011 Participate in security equipment work and competency development activities | Equivalent | |
| UEECO0012 Participate in voice and data communications work and competency development activities | Equivalent | |
| UEECO0028 Engage in instrumentation, control, machine or switchgear work and competency development | UEECO0009 Participate in instrumentation and control work and competency development activities | Equivalent |
| UEECO0022 Participate in electrical machine repair work and competency development activities | Equivalent | |
| UEECO0024 Participate in switchgear and control gear work and competency development activities | Equivalent | |
| UEECO0023 Participate in electrical work and competency development activities | – | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| – | UEERE0014 Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for electrical installations | Removed |
| New Imported Units: | Superseded Imported Units: | Equivalency/Action: |
| MEM234010 Design microcontroller applications | MEM234010A Design microcontroller applications | Equivalent |
| MEM234014 Design a robotic system | MEM234014A Design a robotic system | Equivalent |
| MEM30027 Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers | MEM30027A Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers | Equivalent |
| RIIRIS601E Establish and maintain risk management systems | RIIRIS601D Establish and maintain the risk management system | Equivalent |
| UEPOPS003 Apply quality systems to work | UEPOPS202 Apply quality systems to work | Equivalent |
| UEPOPS047 Maintain quality systems within the team | UEPOPS337 Maintain quality systems within the team | Equivalent |
| UEPOPS065 Monitor implementation of quality control for production and maintenance | UEPOPS416 Monitor implementation of quality control for production and maintenance | Equivalent |
| – | CPPFES2043A Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions | Removed |
| – | MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | Removed |
| – | MEM30032A Produce basic engineering drawings | Removed |
| – | MEM30033A Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models | Removed |
24 March 2025 UEE Training Package Updates
Major Release 7.0
Powering Skills Organisation completed a significant UEE training package update through the Consolidation of Competency Development Units project. This release focused on making competency development units clearer, more consistent and easier to apply across energy sector training. Several existing units were replaced with updated units that reduce duplication and overlap.
Affected Training Products:
| New Qualifications: | Superseded Qualifications: | Equivalency/Action: |
| UEE30125 Certificate III in Business Equipment | UEE30120 Certificate III in Business Equipment | Equivalent |
| UEE30225 Certificate III in Computer Systems Equipment | UEE30220 Certificate III in Computer Systems Equipment | Equivalent |
| UEE30425 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications | UEE30420 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications | Equivalent |
| UEE30625 Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair | UEE30620 Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair | Equivalent |
| UEE30725 Certificate III in Switchgear and Controlgear | UEE30720 Certificate III in Switchgear and Controlgear | Equivalent |
| UEE31025 Certificate III in Fire Protection Control | UEE31020 Certificate III in Fire Protection Control | Equivalent |
| UEE31225 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control | UEE31220 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control | Equivalent |
| UEE31425 Certificate III in Security Equipment | UEE31420 Certificate III in Security Equipment | Equivalent |
| UEE32125 Certificate III in Appliance Service | UEE32120 Certificate III in Appliance Service | Equivalent |
| UEE41025 Certificate IV in Energy Management and Control | UEE41020 Certificate IV in Energy Management and Control | Equivalent |
| UEE43225 Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control | UEE43220 Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control | Equivalent |
| UEE62325 Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering – Coal Mining | UEE62320 Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering – Coal Mining | Equivalent |
| UEE51020 Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering | – | Updated from release 3 to 4 |
| UEE51120 Diploma of Engineering Technology – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | – | Updated from release 3 to 4 |
| UEE60220 Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering | – | Updated from release 2 to 3 |
| UEE61720 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Electronics | – | Updated from release 2 to 3 |
| UEE62122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Electrical | – | Updated from release 2 to 3 |
| New Units: | Superseded Units: | Equivalency/Action: |
| UEECO0026 Engage in appliance, business or computer equipment servicing work and competency development | UEECO0004 Participate in appliance servicing work and competency development activities | Equivalent |
| UEECO0005 Participate in business equipment work and competency development activities | Equivalent | |
| UEECO0006 Participate in computer equipment work and competency development activities | Not Equivalent | |
| UEECO0027 Engage in communications, security equipment or fire protection work and competency development | UEECO0008 Participate in fire protection control work and competency development activities | Equivalent |
| UEECO0011 Participate in security equipment work and competency development activities | Equivalent | |
| UEECO0012 Participate in voice and data communications work and competency development activities | Equivalent | |
| UEECO0028 Engage in instrumentation, control, machine or switchgear work and competency development | UEECO0009 Participate in instrumentation and control work and competency development activities | Equivalent |
| UEECO0022 Participate in electrical machine repair work and competency development activities | Equivalent | |
| UEECO0024 Participate in switchgear and control gear work and competency development activities | Equivalent | |
| UEECO0023 Participate in electrical work and competency development activities | – | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| – | UEERE0014 Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for electrical installations | Removed |
| New Imported Unit: | Superseded Imported Unit: | Equivalency/Action: |
| MEM234010A Design microcontroller applications | MEM234010 Design microcontroller applications | Equivalent |
| MEM234014A Design a robotic system | MEM234014 Design a robotic system | Equivalent |
| MEM30027A Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers | MEM30027 Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers | Equivalent |
| RIIRIS601D Establish and maintain the risk management system | RIIRIS601E Establish and maintain risk management systems | Equivalent |
| UEPOPS202 Apply quality systems to work | UEPOPS003 Apply quality systems to work | Equivalent |
| UEPOPS337 Maintain quality systems within the team | UEPOPS047 Maintain quality systems within the team | Equivalent |
| UEPOPS416 Monitor implementation of quality control for production and maintenance | UEPOPS065 Monitor implementation of quality control for production and maintenance | Equivalent |
| – | CPPFES2043A Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions | Removed |
| – | MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | Removed |
| – | MEM30032A Produce basic engineering drawings | Removed |
| – | MEM30033A Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models | Removed |
24 March 2025 UEE Training Package Updates
Powering Skills Organisation released a major UEE Electrotechnology Training Package update for air conditioning and refrigeration training products. Release 7.0 introduced the new 2025 qualifications, skill sets and unit updates, while superseding the previous 2020 versions.
This UEE training package update forms part of PSO’s wider HVAC-R review work. It supports the ongoing alignment of air conditioning and refrigeration training with current industry practices, regulatory expectations and workforce requirements across training packages in Australia.
Affected Training Products:
| New Qualifications: | Superseded Qualifications: | Equivalency/Action: |
| UEE32225 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | UEE32220 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | Equivalent |
| UEE42725 Certificate IV in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing | UEE42720 Certificate IV in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing | Equivalent |
| UEE42825 Certificate IV in Air-conditioning Systems Energy Management and Control | UEE42820 Certificate IV in Air-conditioning Systems Energy Management and Control | Equivalent |
| UEE42925 Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems | UEE42920 Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems | Equivalent |
| UEE50325 Diploma of Electrical and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | UEE50320 Diploma of Electrical and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | Equivalent |
| UEE51225 Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering | UEE51220 Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering | Equivalent |
| UEE62525 Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering | UEE62520 Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering | Equivalent |
| New Skill Sets: | Superseded Skill Sets: | Equivalency/Action: |
| UEESS00220 RAC Install, Commission, Service and Maintain Variable Refrigerant Flow Air Conditioning Systems | UEESS00184 RAC Install, Commission, Service and Maintain Variable Refrigerant Flow Air Conditioning Systems | Equivalent |
| UEESS00221 RAC Inspect, Test and Repair Fire and Smoke Control Features of Mechanical Services Systems | UEESS00188 RAC Inspect, Test and Repair Fire and Smoke Control Features of Mechanical Services Systems | Equivalent |
30 November 2024 UEE Training Package Updates
Minor Release 6.1
This UEE training package update focused on minor corrections, including typo fixes and wording updates to match the latest information on training.gov.au. This training update affects units across switchgear, control panels, lift systems, low voltage electrical work, compliance inspections, testing, fault-finding and specialist electrical equipment.
Affected Training Products:
| Units: | Action: |
| UEEAS0007 Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEAS0009 Mount and wire control panel equipment | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0026 Align and install traction lift equipment | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0027 Carry out low voltage electrical field testing and report findings | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0028 Conduct compliance and functional verification of electrical apparatus and existing circuits | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0029 Conduct compliance inspection of LV electrical installations with demand exceeding 100 A per phase | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0030 Conduct compliance inspection of single phase LV electrical installations | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0031 Conduct compliance inspection of special LV electrical installations | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0032 Conduct electrical tests on HV electrical machines | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0033 Conduct electrical tests on LV electrical machines | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0034 Conduct mechanical tests on electrical machines and components | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0037 Design electrical installations with a low voltage demand greater than 400 A per phase | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0038 Design switchboards rated for high fault levels (greater than 400 A) | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations | Updated from release 2 to 3 |
| UEEEL0044 Diagnose and rectify faults in complex lift systems | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0045 Diagnose and rectify faults in traction lift systems | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0046 Find and repair faults in LV d.c. electrical apparatus and circuits | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0049 Install and maintain emergency safety systems | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0050 Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0051 Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0052 Maintain and service traction lift systems and equipment | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0053 Maintain operation of electrical marine equipment and systems | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0054 Maintain operation of electrical mining equipment and systems | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0057 Plan electrical installations with a low voltage demand up to 400 A per phase | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0059 Plan low voltage switchboard and control panel layouts | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0067 Rewind single phase machines | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0068 Rewind three phase low voltage induction machines | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0069 Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0071 Select low voltage power factor correction equipment | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0072 Set up and place LV electrical apparatus and associated circuits into service | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEEEL0073 Verify compliance and functionality of special LV electrical installations | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| UEERL0007 Disconnect-reconnect 3.3 kV electric propulsion components of self-propelled earth moving vehicles | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
4 October 2023 UEE Training Package Updates
Last 4 October 2023, ASQA approved an extended transition period for superseded qualifications within the Electrotechnology Training Package in Releases 5.0 and 6.0:
Superseded in UEE Electrotechnology Training Package – Release 5.0:
- UEE41920 Certificate IV in Electrical – Renewable Energy
- UEE42020 Certificate IV in Electrical – Photovoltaic Systems
- UEE43120 Certificate IV in Energy Efficiency and Assessment
- UEE50120 Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
- UEE50711 Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering
- UEE60920 Advanced Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering
- UEE62020 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Renewable Energy
Superseded in UEE Electrotechnology Training Package – Release 6.0:
- UEE41220 Certificate IV in Electrical – Rail Signalling
Extended Transition Period Details
For RTOs and learners affected by these superseded qualifications, the good news is that ASQA has extended the transition period until 31 January 2025. However, this extension applies exclusively to students who began formal training in their respective courses by 19 December 2023 and 7 February 2024 for UEE Training Package Releases 5.0 and 6.0, respectively.
Both RTOs and students must understand that by the new transition end date, all students must either complete and receive certification or transfer to a replacement course.
ASQA’s Authority Regarding Extended Transition Periods
ASQA, as the regulatory body overseeing vocational education and training in Australia, wields the authority to approve transition periods beyond the standard guidelines outlined in Clause 1.26 (a) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015. This authority is crucial in ensuring the smooth adaptation of RTOs to changing training packages while safeguarding learners’ interests.
In line with the Guidance for Providers – Learner Transitions, ASQA does not grant extended transition periods indiscriminately. Rather, they carefully assess each application, considering whether a genuine disadvantage to a group of learners would arise. This emphasis on safeguarding learners’ interests is at the core of ASQA’s mission.
8 February 2023 Introducing UEE Training Package 6.0!
The latest UEE training package update is now live on training.gov.au! The UEE – Electrotechnology Training Package version 6.0 was released on 8 February 2023 after major changes completed by Australian Industry Standards.
8 February 2023 Training Updates for the UEE Training Package in Australia
The latest UEE training package update includes the addition of one qualification, updates to five others, and the removal of one qualification. Additionally, two skill sets and 18 units were added, while 20 units were removed.
Products Affected by the 8 February 2023 UEE Training Package Update
Qualifications
| New Qualifications | Superseded Qualifications | Equivalency/Action |
| UEE41223 – Certificate IV in Rail Signalling | UEE41220 – Certificate IV in Electrical – Rail Signalling | Not Equivalent |
| UEE30820 – Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician | Updated from release 5 to release 6 | |
| UEE33020 – Certificate III in Electrical Fitting | Updated from release 4 to release 5 | |
| UEE40620 – Certificate IV in Electrotechnology – Systems Electrician | Updated from release 5 to release 6 | |
| UEE43020 – Certificate IV in Electrical Equipment and Systems | Updated from release 3 to release 4 | |
| UEE53020 – Diploma of Electrical Systems Engineering | Updated from release 2 to release 3 |
Units of Competency
| New Units | Superseded Units | Equivalency/Action |
| UEERS0020 – Apply rail signalling principles | Added | |
| UEERS0021 – Assemble and wire electrical rail signalling equipment | UEERS0001 – Assemble and wire internal electrical rail signalling equipment | Not Equivalent |
| UEERS0022 – Find and repair rail signalling system faults | UEERS0004 – Find and repair rail signalling system faults | Not Equivalent |
| UEERS0023 – Inspect, test and certify rail power signal equipment | UEERS0018 – Test and commission rail power equipment | Equivalent |
| UEERS0024 – Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds | UEERS0011 – Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds | Equivalent |
| UEERS0025 – Maintain active level crossing equipment | UEERS0005 – Install and maintain active level crossing equipment | Equivalent |
| UEERS0026 – Maintain communications based signalling equipment | Added | |
| UEERS0027 – Maintain computer-based interlocking rail systems | UEERS0006 – Install and maintain computer-based interlocking rail systems | Equivalent |
| UEERS0028 – Maintain mechanical rail signalling equipment and infrastructure | UEERS0016 – Maintain mechanical rail signalling equipment and infrastructure | Equivalent |
| UEERS0029 – Maintain non-vital telemetry systems | UEERS0008 – Install and maintain non-vital telemetry systems | Equivalent |
| UEERS0030 – Maintain power-operated point actuating devices | UEERS0009 – Install and maintain power-operated point actuating devices | Equivalent |
| UEERS0031 – Maintain rail signalling power supplies | UEERS0010 – Install and maintain rail signalling power supplies | Equivalent |
| UEERS0032 – Maintain trackside signal and train protection equipment | UEERS0012 – Install and maintain trackside signal and train protection equipment | Equivalent |
| UEERS0033 – Maintain train detection equipment | UEERS0013 – Install and maintain train detection equipment | Equivalent |
| UEERS0034 – Maintain vital relay interlocking systems | UEERS0014 – Install and maintain vital relay interlocking systems | Equivalent |
| UEERS0035 – Maintain wayside asset protection equipment | Added | |
| UEERS0036 – Repair rail signalling power and control cables | UEERS0017 – Repair rail signalling power and control cables | Equivalent |
| UEERS0037 – Test copper rail signalling cables | UEERS0019 – Test copper rail signalling cables | Equivalent |
| UEECD0058 – Observe safety practices are followed in the vicinity of isolated electrical cables | Deleted | |
| UEERS0002 – Decommission electrical and electromechanical rail signalling from service | Deleted | |
| UEERS0003 – Develop rail signalling system maintenance programs | Deleted | |
| UEERS0007 – Install and maintain non-vital screen-based control systems | Deleted | |
| UEERS0015 – Maintain electronic and microprocessor-based remote control systems | Deleted |
Skill Sets
| Skill Sets | Action |
| UEESS00189 – Rail Signalling Constructor Skill Set | Added |
| UEESS00190 – Electrical – Rail Signalling Principles Skill Set | Added |
How Can RTOs Keep Up with the Latest UEE Training Package Updates?
To stay current with the latest UEE training package updates, Registered Training Organizations (RTOs) must take proactive steps to update their training programs. Here are some actions that your RTO should take:
- Apply for an addition to the scope of registration if the training package update does not align with your current program.
- Revisit and secure updated training resources to incorporate any changes outlined in the latest training updates.
- Stay ahead of the curve by incorporating the latest training updates and acquiring relevant resources from developers.
- Ensure that students can complete their courses before the transition period ends, and if necessary, transfer them to the updated program before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UEE training package?
The UEE training package covers nationally recognised electrotechnology training products in Australia, including qualifications, units and skill sets for areas such as electrical work, air conditioning, refrigeration, instrumentation, communications and energy sector roles.
What is a UEE training package update?
A UEE training package update is a change to one or more UEE qualifications, units or skill sets. Updates may include new training products, superseded versions, wording changes, unit consolidations, packaging rule changes or equivalency updates.
How often are training packages in Australia updated?
Training packages Australia-wide are updated when Jobs and Skills Councils or other responsible bodies identify industry, regulatory or workforce changes that need to be reflected in nationally recognised training products. There is no single fixed update schedule for all training packages.
What should RTOs do after a UEE training package update?
After a UEE training package update, RTOs should review the affected qualifications, units or skill sets, check their equivalency status on training.gov.au, assess transition requirements and update training and assessment materials where needed.
Are superseded UEE qualifications always equivalent to the new versions?
No. A superseded UEE qualification, unit or skill set is not automatically equivalent to the new version. RTOs should check the official training.gov.au mapping to confirm whether each training product is equivalent or not equivalent.
Support Your RTO Through UEE Training Package Changes
Stay prepared for each UEE training package update by reviewing affected qualifications, units and skill sets as changes are released. Keeping up with training update announcements can help your RTO plan resource reviews, manage transitions and stay aligned with current requirements across training packages Australia-wide.
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