Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Electrotechnology Communications
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Communications
UTE30499
M028
Deleted
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 21/07/1999 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1. CORE
Reference should be made to the non endorsed electrotechnology competencies mapping against modules. The outcomes of the modules will assist with meeting the requirements of the competencies. Holistic delivery and management of the funded hours must ensure the 900 hours for the total program is not exceeded. The hours allocated against each competency in this program are related to assessment and reporting. The underpinning knowledge and skills are completed prior to the assessment and reporting.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0743 | UTENES501CA | Diagnose and rectify faults in apparatus & circuits (Electronics) | 5 | Unit of competency |
| M0545 | UTENES105GA | Install & terminate wiring systems (Cabling/wiring support & protection) | 4 | Unit of competency |
| M0547 | UTENES105IA | Install & terminate wiring systems (Power & control - extra low voltage) | 5 | Unit of competency |
| M0552 | UTENES106CA | Install electrical/electronic apparatus (Electronics) | 5 | Unit of competency |
| M0593 | UTENES206CA | Maintain & repair apparatus & circuits (Electronics) | 5 | Unit of competency |
| M0508 | UTENES009A | Participate in the training of others | 7 | Unit of competency |
| M0685 | UTENES402CA | Test apparatus & circuits (Electronics) | 5 | Unit of competency |
| M0653 | UTENES301CA | Undertake commissioning of apparatus & circuits (Electronics) | 5 | Unit of competency |
2. ELECTIVE
1. Learners undertaking UTENES105GA will be required to complete the underpinning knowledge and skills listed in group These must be completed prior to the final assessment in UTENES105GA.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87549 | NE172 | Electrical Wiring and Equipment 1 | 18 | Module |
| 87530 | NBB02 | Occupational Health and Safety | 18 | Module |
| 87529 | NE175 | Workshop Practices | 36 | Module |
3. ELECTIVE
Group 2 - UTENES105IA
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90070 | NUE52 | Applied Electricity 1 | 36 | Module |
| 87549 | NE172 | Electrical Wiring and Equipment 1 | 18 | Module |
| 90165 | NUE154 | Electronic Fault Finding | 18 | Module |
| 43625 | NE184 | Electronic Hand Soldering Technology | 36 | Module |
| 90236 | NUE506 | Electronic Systems Safety | 18 | Module |
| 87530 | NBB02 | Occupational Health and Safety | 18 | Module |
| 87529 | NE175 | Workshop Practices | 36 | Module |
4. ELECTIVE
1. Learners undertaking UTENES105IA will be required to complete the underpinning knowledge and skills listed below. These must be completed prior to the final assessment in UTENES105IA.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86951 | NE008 | Amplifier Applications | 36 | Module |
| 90070 | NUE52 | Applied Electricity 1 | 36 | Module |
| 90071 | NUE54 | Applied Electricity 2 | 36 | Module |
| 90073 | NUE56 | Applied Electricity 4 | 36 | Module |
| 86979 | NE039 | Communications Fundamentals | 36 | Module |
| 43633 | NE179 | Digital Electronics 1 | 36 | Module |
| 43621 | NE180 | Digital Electronics 2 | 36 | Module |
| 90254 | NUE703 | Digital Sub-systems | 18 | Module |
| 87549 | NE172 | Electrical Wiring and Equipment 1 | 18 | Module |
| 90165 | NUE154 | Electronic Fault Finding | 18 | Module |
| 43625 | NE184 | Electronic Hand Soldering Technology | 36 | Module |
| 90236 | NUE506 | Electronic Systems Safety | 18 | Module |
| 90169 | NUE158 | Intro to Resonance, Filters and Oscillators | 36 | Module |
| 87530 | NBB02 | Occupational Health and Safety | 18 | Module |
| 87529 | NE175 | Workshop Practices | 36 | Module |
5. ELECTIVE
1. Learners undertaking UTENES206CA, UTENES301CA, UTENES402CA and UTENES501CA will be required to complete the underpinning knowledge and skills listed in group 5. These must be completed prior to the final assessment in UTENES206CA, UTENES301CA, UTENES402CA and UTENES501CA.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86951 | NE008 | Amplifier Applications | 36 | Module |
| 43628 | NE182 | Amplifiers 1 | 36 | Module |
| 43629 | NE183 | Amplifiers 2 | 36 | Module |
| 90070 | NUE52 | Applied Electricity 1 | 36 | Module |
| 90071 | NUE54 | Applied Electricity 2 | 36 | Module |
| 90073 | NUE56 | Applied Electricity 4 | 36 | Module |
| 86979 | NE039 | Communications Fundamentals | 36 | Module |
| 43630 | NE178 | Dc Power Supplies | 36 | Module |
| 43633 | NE179 | Digital Electronics 1 | 36 | Module |
| 43621 | NE180 | Digital Electronics 2 | 36 | Module |
| 90254 | NUE703 | Digital Sub-systems | 18 | Module |
| 87549 | NE172 | Electrical Wiring and Equipment 1 | 18 | Module |
| 90165 | NUE154 | Electronic Fault Finding | 18 | Module |
| 43625 | NE184 | Electronic Hand Soldering Technology | 36 | Module |
| 90236 | NUE506 | Electronic Systems Safety | 18 | Module |
| 90169 | NUE158 | Intro to Resonance, Filters and Oscillators | 36 | Module |
| 90134 | NUE113 | Linear and Switchmode Power Supply | 36 | Module |
| 86960 | NE018 | Microprocessor Fundamentals | 54 | Module |
| 87530 | NBB02 | Occupational Health and Safety | 18 | Module |
| 87529 | NE175 | Workshop Practices | 36 | Module |
6. ELECTIVES
Select one of the elective units. The elective units do not have any off-the-job component and will be assessed as on-the -job.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0501 | UTENES002A | Attend to breakdown | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M0504 | UTENES005A | Coordinate materials | 20 | Unit of competency |
| M0508 | UTENES009A | Participate in the training of others | 7 | Unit of competency |
| M0506 | UTENES007A | Supply projects | 20 | Unit of competency |
7. ELECTIVE
SPECIALISATION Optional Units: 1. A further selection can be made by choosing one (1) further unit per specialisation if required. Note: The specialisation selected to maximum of 177 hours and must be within the funded 900 hours. 2. Learners not undertaking one of the specialisation's will be required to complete the underpinning knowledge and skills listed in group 5.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0534 | UTENES102CA | Assemble & erect antennae & associated hardware (Electronics) | 5 | Unit of competency |
8. ELECTIVES
BROADCAST. Select a maximum of 172 hours.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86964 | NE48 | Antennae Installation and Servicing | 36 | Module |
| 90161 | NUE151 | Basic Receivers | 36 | Module |
| 90163 | NUE152 | Basic Transmitters | 36 | Module |
| 90122 | NUE101 | Intro to Television | 36 | Module |
| 90294 | NUE704 | Modulation Principles | 36 | Module |
| 87006 | NE119 | Transmission Lines and Antennae | 36 | Module |
9. ELECTIVE
MICROWAVE. Select a maximum of 172 hours.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90161 | NUE151 | Basic Receivers | 36 | Module |
| 90163 | NUE152 | Basic Transmitters | 36 | Module |
| 87046 | NE089 | Introduction to Microwave Communications | 36 | Module |
| 90176 | NUE170 | Microwave Devices and Components | 36 | Module |
| 90294 | NUE704 | Modulation Principles | 36 | Module |
| 87006 | NE119 | Transmission Lines and Antennae | 36 | Module |
10. ELECTIVES
SATELLITE. Select a maximum of 172 hours.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90161 | NUE151 | Basic Receivers | 36 | Module |
| 90163 | NUE152 | Basic Transmitters | 36 | Module |
| 87046 | NE089 | Introduction to Microwave Communications | 36 | Module |
| 90176 | NUE170 | Microwave Devices and Components | 36 | Module |
| 90294 | NUE704 | Modulation Principles | 36 | Module |
| 87006 | NE119 | Transmission Lines and Antennae | 36 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3114 | 7891 | Certificate III in Electronic Servicing | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W078 | UTE30402 | Certificate III in Electrotechnology Communications | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
from the Electrotechnology Training Package UTE99 which should be consulted for
full descriptions of requirements. UTE99 is accredited until 30/06/2002.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training
Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training
Package available from Australian
Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by the Midland College of
TAFE. this qualification was amended on 08/01/02 by SWAN TAFE. NUE154 and NUE506 were deleted from group 02, NE008, NE039, NE054 and NUE158 were added to group 4. NE029 was deleted from group 05 and NE039, NUE113 and NUE158 added to group 05.
4. The nominal hours assigned to this qualification allow for the completion of the core competencies and one elective only. To be eligible for the qualification a specialization will also need to be completed. The funding for the specialization will need to be either Fee for Service or negotiated with the Department of Education and Training.
Entry Requirements
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