Certificate I in ElectroComms Skills
This qualification covers basic skills for work in electrotechnology and communications. It includes choosing and using parts, materials and tools, doing routine tasks, using software and following safe and sustainable work practices. If you already do entry-level work in this field, your experience could be recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- UEE Electrotechnology
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- UEE10111 Certificate I in ElectroComms Skills (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People starting out in electrical, electronics, communications, refrigeration or energy work who do basic, routine tasks.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Electrical assistant
- Trades assistant
- Electronics assistant
- Communications assistant
Qualification structure
A total of 180 weighting points comprising: 120 core weighting points listed below; plus 60 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below. Choose a total of 60 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 30 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 30 and 60 weighting points must be taken from Group B. Up to 30 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 *. 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.
Core units
5 units- ICTICT203Operate application software packages
- UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
- UEECD0009 (has a prerequisite)Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment
- UEECD0021 (has a prerequisite)Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities
- UEERE0001Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
Elective units
9 unitsGroup A: Imported and common elective units
- BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers
- UEECO0002Maintain documentation
- UEECO0016Receive and store materials and equipment for electrotechnology work
- UEECO0017Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
Group B: Qualification elective units
- UEECD0019 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
- UEECD0020 (has a prerequisite)Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
- UEECD0035Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
- UEECD0042 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in ELV single path circuits
- UEEEC0046 (has a prerequisite)Operate and maintain amateur radio communication stations
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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