Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Rail - Communications and Network Systems

Certificate IV in Rail - Communications and Network Systems

Qualification
National Code:
UEE41720
State Code:
BFO3
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
05/10/2020
Approved Date
12/04/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1152
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 20/12/2022 Current Approved
2.00 23/03/2022 Replaced Approved
1.00 05/10/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification covers competencies to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain radio and dedicated telecommunications networks in rail systems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 1280 weighting points comprising:
- 720 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 560 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.

Choose a total of 560 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 160 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 340 weighting points must be taken from Group B; and between 220 and 560 weighting points must be taken from Group C; or all 560 weighting points can be taken from Group C.

Up to 220 weighting points of the general elective units Group A , may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG), if not listed weighting points will be 10 points, unless directed from the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee (IRC).

There are units of competency within this qualification that contain pre-requisites. Units of competency that have a pre-requisite requirement are identified by this symbol * on training.gov.au. Refer directly to the units of competency to identify pre-requisite requirements to ensure all are complied with. A list of all pre-requisites is also provided in the UEE Pre-requisite Companion Volume.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all pre-requisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units

All core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCA55 UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
OCB37 UEECD0010 Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report 54 Unit of competency
OCC08 UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work 18 Unit of competency
OBX42 UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 36 Unit of competency
OCA53 UEEEC0028 Fault find and repair complex power supplies 36 Unit of competency
OCA29 UEERE0015 Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures 18 Unit of competency
OCA17 UEECD0024 Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures 18 Unit of competency
OCB19 UEECD0027 Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan 18 Unit of competency
OCB41 UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components 36 Unit of competency
OCA64 UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits 72 Unit of competency
OBX79 UEEEC0066 Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus 72 Unit of competency
OBX55 UEEEC0067 Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits 36 Unit of competency
OBY58 UEEEC0069 Troubleshoot digital sub-systems 72 Unit of competency
OBZ33 UEEEC0074 Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus 72 Unit of competency
OCB72 UEEEC0075 Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies 36 Unit of competency
OCC28 UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units

Between 0 and 160 weighting points can be taken from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBX53 UEECD0011 Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes 18 Unit of competency
OCD34 BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
OBY02 UEECO0002 Maintain documentation 18 Unit of competency
OBU39 ICTICT214 Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
ODX74 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6 Unit of competency
OCA56 UEECD0035 Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus 18 Unit of competency
OCD26 HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 4 Unit of competency
OBY92 UEECO0015 Provide quotations for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
OBY79 UEECO0017 Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
3. Group B: Qualification Elective Units

Between 0 and 340 weighting points can be taken from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCA36 UEEEC0019 Develop software solutions for microcontroller-based systems 54 Unit of competency
OBZ61 UEEDV0004 Install and connect data and voice communication equipment 36 Unit of competency
OBX97 UEEDV0005 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services 72 Unit of competency
OBZ49 UEEDV0006 Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling 36 Unit of competency
OCA87 UEEDV0008 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling 36 Unit of competency
OBX44 UEEDV0009 Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks 36 Unit of competency
OBX50 UEEDV0010 Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks 36 Unit of competency
OBZ34 UEEDV0012 Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices 36 Unit of competency
OBZ69 UEECS0033 Use engineering applications software on personal computers 36 Unit of competency
4. Group C: Qualification Elective Units

Between 220 and 560 weighting points can be taken from Group C; or all 560 weighting points can be taken from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBZ01 UEEEC0022 Diagnose and rectify faults in camera circuits and equipment 54 Unit of competency
OCB92 UEEEC0023 Diagnose and rectify faults in digital transmission circuits and systems 72 Unit of competency
OBX41 UEEEC0024 Diagnose and rectify faults in electronic display circuits 54 Unit of competency
OCB90 UEEEC0025 Diagnose and rectify faults in recording and replay equipment 54 Unit of competency
OCB87 UEEEC0033 Fault find and repair navigation systems 54 Unit of competency
OCA78 UEEEC0051 Program and commission commercial video/audio systems 36 Unit of competency
OBY67 UEEEC0061 Set up and adjust commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems 54 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
A146 UEE41711 Certificate IV in Rail - Communications and Network Systems Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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