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  • UEE20720
  • Certificate II
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications

This qualification covers setting up and maintaining simple data and voice equipment and telecommunications cabling in buildings. It includes the requirements for Open Cabler registration with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Cablers with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
UEE Electrotechnology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
UEE20711 Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who install telecommunications or data cabling in buildings and want their skills recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Data cabler
  • Communications cabler
  • Telecommunications cabler
  • Cabling assistant

Qualification structure

A total of 420 weighting points comprising: 340 core weighting points listed below; plus 80 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below. Choose a total of 80 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 40 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 40 and 80 weighting points must be taken from Group B; or all 80 weighting points must be taken from Group B. Up to 40 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

9 units
  1. UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  2. UEECD0016 (has a prerequisite)Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
  3. UEECD0019 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
  4. UEECD0020 (has a prerequisite)Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
  5. UEECD0027Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
  6. UEECD0043 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in direct current circuits
  7. UEECD0051 (has a prerequisite)Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
  8. UEEDV0005 (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services
  9. 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

10 units

Group A: Imported and common elective units

  1. BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers
  2. CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  3. HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  4. UEECD0035Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
  5. UEECO0002Maintain documentation
  6. UEECO0016Receive and store materials and equipment for electrotechnology work
  7. UEECO0017Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

Group B: Qualification elective units

  1. UEECD0025 (has a prerequisite)Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits
  2. UEEDV0012Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices
  3. UEEEC0060 (has a prerequisite)Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

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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