Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Electronics and Communications

Certificate III in Electronics and Communications

Qualification
National Code:
UEE30920
State Code:
BFO7
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
A
Nominal Hours
954
Duration
2 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, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electronic equipment and devices at component/sub-assembly level with options in communications, audio, video and TV, personal computer and networks, security and custom installations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 1060 weighting points comprising:
- 680 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 380 elective weighting points from the elective units listed below.

Up to 180 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.
Pathways
State Code Title
AD14 Communications
AD15 Digital
1. Core Units

All core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBY70 UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector 18 Unit of competency
OCA55 UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 18 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
OCA18 UEECO0007 Participate in electronics and communications work and competency development activities 54 Unit of competency
OCB41 UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components 36 Unit of competency
OBZ57 UEEEC0063 Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems 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
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units

380 elective weighting points may be chosen from the general elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEQ26 MSS402042 Apply 5S procedures 35 Unit of competency
OEQ34 MSS402003 Apply competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
OEQ38 MSS402023 Apply Just in Time procedures 30 Unit of competency
OER50 MSS402022 Apply quick changeover procedures 30 Unit of competency
OBX56 UEEEC0002 Assemble and install reception antennae and signal distribution equipment 54 Unit of competency
OCB99 UEEEC0003 Assemble and set up basic security systems 72 Unit of competency
OBZ76 UEEEC0004 Assemble and set up fixed video/audio components and systems in buildings and premises 108 Unit of competency
OBZ17 UEEAS0001 Assemble electronic components 36 Unit of competency
OBZ75 UEEIC0002 Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices 18 Unit of competency
OBX38 UEECS0003 Assemble, set up and test computing devices 72 Unit of competency
OCA00 UEERL0001 Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply 18 Unit of competency
OCC33 UEERL0002 Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c. 18 Unit of competency
OCB23 UEEIC0004 Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments 36 Unit of competency
OBZ46 UEECD0008 Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities 54 Unit of competency
OCB97 UEEEC0006 Carry out repairs of predictable faults in video and audio replay/recording apparatus 108 Unit of competency
OCA09 UEEEC0008 Commission large fire protection systems 36 Unit of competency
OBX53 UEECD0011 Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes 18 Unit of competency
OBZ52 UEEAS0002 Conduct quality and functional tests on assembled electronic apparatus 18 Unit of competency
OER51 MSS402085 Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy 30 Unit of competency
OCD34 BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
OCA36 UEEEC0019 Develop software solutions for microcontroller-based systems 54 Unit of competency
OCA08 UEEIC0012 Develop structured programs to control external devices 36 Unit of competency
OCC10 UEECS0018 Develop web pages for engineering applications 36 Unit of competency
OBZ15 UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers 54 Unit of competency
OCC58 UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring 54 Unit of competency
OCB88 UEEEC0026 Enter and verify programs for fire protection systems 36 Unit of competency
OBZ19 UEEEC0027 Enter instructions and test wired and wireless security systems 36 Unit of competency
OCA73 UEECS0020 Evaluate and modify object-oriented code programs 36 Unit of competency
OCA59 UEEEC0029 Fault find and repair electronic apparatus 36 Unit of competency
OCA70 UEEEC0032 Fault find and repair high-volume office equipment 108 Unit of competency
OCB09 UEEEC0038 Find and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic apparatus 36 Unit of competency
OBY81 UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment 18 Unit of competency
OBZ48 UEECD0021 Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities 18 Unit of competency
OBY95 UEECS0022 Install and configure a client computer operating system and software 36 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
OBZ93 UEEEC0039 Install and test microwave antennae and waveguides 54 Unit of competency
OCB84 UEEEC0040 Install commercial video/audio system components 108 Unit of competency
OCB83 UEEEC0041 Install fire detection and warning system apparatus 36 Unit of competency
OCB82 UEEEC0042 Install large security systems 90 Unit of competency
OBA41 ICTTEN312 Install telecommunications network equipment 80 Unit of competency
OCA87 UEEDV0008 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling 36 Unit of competency
OCB14 UEECD0025 Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits 36 Unit of competency
OCA33 UEERL0005 Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures 18 Unit of competency
OBY02 UEECO0002 Maintain documentation 18 Unit of competency
OBZ37 UEEAS0003 Modify electronic sub-assemblies 36 Unit of competency
OCA60 UEEEC0046 Operate and maintain amateur radio communication stations 36 Unit of competency
OBU39 ICTICT214 Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
OCC38 UEECD0028 Plan an integrated cabling installation system 36 Unit of competency
OBZ82 UEEEC0048 Program and commission commercial access control security systems 54 Unit of competency
OCB80 UEEEC0049 Program and commission commercial security closed-circuit television systems 54 Unit of competency
OCB45 UEEEC0050 Program and commission commercial security systems 54 Unit of competency
OCA56 UEECD0035 Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus 18 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OBY92 UEECO0015 Provide quotations for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
OBZ00 UEEEC0055 Repair basic computer equipment faults by replacement of modules/sub-assemblies 36 Unit of competency
OCB71 UEEEC0056 Repair predictable faults in audio components 36 Unit of competency
OCB78 UEEEC0057 Repair predictable faults in general electronic apparatus 36 Unit of competency
OCB77 UEEEC0058 Repair predictable faults in television receivers 108 Unit of competency
OCA83 UEEEC0059 Repair routine business equipment faults 108 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
OCA79 UEEAS0004 Select electronic components for assembly 18 Unit of competency
OCC07 UEECS0028 Select, install, configure and test multimedia components 36 Unit of competency
OBY67 UEEEC0061 Set up and adjust commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems 54 Unit of competency
OCA41 UEEAS0005 Set up and check electronic component assembly machines 36 Unit of competency
OCC02 UEEDV0011 Set up and configure basic data communication systems 36 Unit of competency
OBZ30 UEECS0029 Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN) 72 Unit of competency
OBZ34 UEEDV0012 Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices 36 Unit of competency
OCA96 UEEEC0062 Set up and test residential video/audio equipment 36 Unit of competency
OCB98 UEECS0030 Set up, configure and test biometric devices 36 Unit of competency
OCC31 UEECD0040 Solve basic problems electronic and digital equipment and circuits 72 Unit of competency
OBY59 UEEEC0064 Solve oscillator problems 36 Unit of competency
OCB75 UEEEC0065 Solve problems in basic electronic circuits 90 Unit of competency
OBZ86 UEEDV0013 Solve problems in voice and data communications circuits 36 Unit of competency
OBY79 UEECO0017 Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
OCB94 UEECS0032 Support computer hardware and software for engineering applications 108 Unit of competency
OCC01 UEEDV0014 Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations 36 Unit of competency
OCA46 UEEEC0068 Troubleshoot communication systems 72 Unit of competency
OCB74 UEEEC0070 Troubleshoot faults in television receivers 108 Unit of competency
OCA76 UEEEC0071 Troubleshoot fire protection systems 36 Unit of competency
OCB73 UEEEC0072 Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems 36 Unit of competency
OBZ80 UEEEC0073 Troubleshoot professional audio reproduction components 108 Unit of competency
OEQ22 MSS402084 Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
OCC28 UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
OBZ69 UEECS0033 Use engineering applications software on personal computers 36 Unit of competency
OCA88 UEEIC0047 Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals 36 Unit of competency
OBZ51 UEEAS0006 Use lead-free soldering techniques 36 Unit of competency
OBZ39 UEEEC0076 Verify compliance and functionality of fire protection system installations 54 Unit of competency
OBZ16 UEEEC0077 Verify functionality and compliance of custom electronic installations 36 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
A125 UEE30911 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP02560) ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS Apprenticeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.