UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical Instrumentation Course

UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical Instrumentation

Brisbane, Sydney and On-Site Delivery

The UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical Instrumentation provides a pathway for licensed electricians to gain a nationally recognised qualification in instrumentation. It provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in Instrumentation and PLC programming. While our primary practical labs are located in Brisbane and Sydney, Meo Training offers agile on-site and remote training blocks globally — including regional hubs — wherever a viable cohort or corporate group is enrolled together.

Entry Requirements & Electrical Licence Prerequisites

This course requires an active, unrestricted Australian Electrical Work Licence.

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Accredited Course

Flexible delivery – online or face to face or mixed

Emphasis on Practical Component

Small groups

Interactive presentations for online learning (click here for example). 

State of the art equipment

Course Overview
This qualification covers competencies to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain equipment and systems for the control of plant, machines and processes. It includes an understanding of calibration and commissioning of Pressure, Level, Density, Flow and Temperature Transmitters, as well as PLC programming.

Duration
Our flexible delivery allows students to progress at their own pace, therefore the duration will vary with experience and capabilities of different students.
The recommended duration of this qualification is 120h, for students that need to complete all the 11 units that are part of this qualifiation.
Note: Students that have a Cert. IV in Hazardous Areas (UEE42611 or 42620) might be eligible for Credit Transfer for units CD0010, UEECD0024, UEERE0015, UEECD0027, as well as Group B electives (no need to complete).
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Delivery
This course consists of two parts:
- Theory delivery and assessments - The theory delivery and assessments can be done online or face to face, or a blend between modes - some units can be completed at home and others face to face, depending on students needs, schedules and capabilities (recommended time: 80h).
- Practical delivery and assessessments - The practial delivery and assessments can be done on campus or online or a blend between modes - some units can be completed at home and others face to face, depending on students needs, schedules and capabilities. The total recommended time for practical assessments is 40h.
​Contact us to know more about our flexible delivery, Credit Transfers and how we can help you.

Location
Our classes will take place at our Brisbane Campus at Suite 6, 28 Old Cleveland Road, Stones Corner, Brisbane, QLD.
Remote Classes in Sydney take place at 46 Edward Street, Summer Hill (subject to confirmation). 
For other locations, please Contact us. We are available to take our training to where is needed (conditions apply - a minimum number of students is needed for remote classes).
Course Outline
This qualification is made up of core units and a range of elective units of competency. In order to attain this qualification, students need to complete the core units plus the required electives:

Core Units
UEECD0010 * - Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
UEERE0015 * - Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures
UEECD0024* - Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures
UEECD0027* - Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
UEEIC0038 - Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems
UEEIC0039 - Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems
UEEIC0041 - Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems
UEEIC0043 - Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems
UEEIC0047 - Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals
Elective Units Group B
UEEIC0013* - Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Elective Units Group C (Choose 1)
UEEIC0015 - Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
UEEIC0026 - Provide solutions to fluid circuit operations

​* Students that have completed a Cert. IV in Hazardous Areas (UEE42611 or 42620) might be eligible for Credit Transfer and not need to complete these units.
Pre-requisites


To be eligible to undertake the course you must currently hold a UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician OR a current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
​If students do not have an Unrestricted Electrical Licence but still wish to do some or all units of competency that are part of this qualification, they will be issued a Statement of Attendance (after Meo Training analized the situation and considered that the student has sufficient prior knowledge to attend the unit(s)).
​If students wish to enroll in just one or some of the units of competency that are part of this qualification, Meo Training will analize the situation and consider that the student has sufficient prior knowledge to attend the unit(s). In those cases, they will be issued a Statement of Attendance or a Statement of Attainment (depending on the situation).


​Additional Information


For more additional information download the Qualification Brochure here.

Course Fees & Corporate Rates

Meo Training offers flexible pricing options across Australia and international regions, including custom fee-for-service structures for individual enrollments and corporate group site deployments.

  • Fee-For-Service / Corporate Roster Training: Custom pricing structured around your location, cohort size, and roster requirements. Please contact our administrative office for a tailored group proposal.
  • State-Subsidised Training Pathways: Government funding programs are available for eligible technicians upskilling at our primary training hubs.

Queensland Government Funding

Are you a Queensland-based electrician? The UEE40420 qualification is an approved pathway under the Career Boost initiative, which can reduce out-of-pocket tuition fees down to $495 for eligible local students.

Check Your QLD Funding Eligibility & Rates

Career Advancement & Credit Transfer Pathways

The UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical Instrumentation acts as the foundational baseline for your entire post-trade career. Because Meo Training utilizes a fully integrated training matrix, the core units of competency you complete within this course can be directly credit transferred toward our other high-demand qualifications.

Depending on your career goals, you can seamlessly progress into these pathways: