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  • Certificate III
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Certificate III in Electronics and Communications

This qualification covers installing, setting up, testing, fault finding and repairing electronic equipment down to component level. Work can include communications, audio, video and TV, computers and networks, and security systems. People who already work with electronic equipment may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
UEE Electrotechnology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
UEE30911 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who install, test or repair electronic and communications equipment and want their trade skills recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Electronics technician
  • Electronics tradesperson
  • Communications technician
  • AV technician
  • Electronics repairer

Qualification structure

A total of 1060 weighting points comprising: 680 core weighting points listed below;. 380 elective weighting points from the elective units listed below. Up to 180 weighting points 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

14 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. UEECD0043 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in direct current circuits
  5. UEECO0007Participate in electronics and communications work and competency development activities
  6. UEEEC0028 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair complex power supplies
  7. UEEEC0060 (has a prerequisite)Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
  8. UEEEC0063 (has a prerequisite)Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems
  9. UEEEC0066 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus
  10. UEEEC0067 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits
  11. UEEEC0069 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot digital sub-systems
  12. UEEEC0074 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
  13. UEEEC0075 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies
  14. 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

91 units

Group A: Imported and common elective units.

  1. BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers
  2. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  3. ICTICT214Operate application software packages
  4. ICTTEN312Install telecommunications network equipment
  5. MSS402003Apply competitive systems and practices
  6. MSS402022Apply quick changeover procedures
  7. MSS402023Apply Just in Time procedures
  8. MSS402042Apply 5S procedures
  9. MSS402084Undertake root cause analysis
  10. MSS402085Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy
  11. UEEAS0001 (has a prerequisite)Assemble electronic components
  12. UEEAS0002 (has a prerequisite)Conduct quality and functional tests on assembled electronic apparatus
  13. UEEAS0003 (has a prerequisite)Modify electronic sub-assemblies
  14. UEEAS0004 (has a prerequisite)Select electronic components for assembly
  15. UEEAS0005 (has a prerequisite)Set up and check electronic component assembly machines
  16. UEEAS0006 (has a prerequisite)Use lead-free soldering techniques
  17. UEECD0008 (has a prerequisite)Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities
  18. UEECD0011Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
  19. UEECD0020 (has a prerequisite)Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
  20. UEECD0021 (has a prerequisite)Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities
  21. UEECD0025 (has a prerequisite)Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits
  22. UEECD0028 (has a prerequisite)Plan an integrated cabling installation system
  23. UEECD0035Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
  24. UEECD0040 (has a prerequisite)Solve basic problems electronic and digital equipment and circuits
  25. UEECD0051 (has a prerequisite)Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
  26. UEECO0002Maintain documentation
  27. UEECO0015Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
  28. UEECO0017Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
  29. UEEEC0046 (has a prerequisite)Operate and maintain amateur radio communication stations
  30. UEECS0003 (has a prerequisite)Assemble, set up and test computing devices
  31. UEECS0018Develop web pages for engineering applications
  32. UEECS0020Evaluate and modify object-oriented code programs
  33. UEECS0022Install and configure a client computer operating system and software
  34. UEECS0028Select, install, configure and test multimedia components
  35. UEECS0029 (has a prerequisite)Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)
  36. UEECS0030Set up, configure and test biometric devices
  37. UEECS0032Support computer hardware and software for engineering applications
  38. UEECS0033Use engineering applications software on personal computers
  39. UEEDV0004 (has a prerequisite)Install and connect data and voice communication equipment
  40. UEEDV0005 (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services
  41. UEEDV0006 (has a prerequisite)Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling
  42. UEEDV0008 (has a prerequisite)Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling
  43. UEEDV0009 (has a prerequisite)Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks
  44. UEEDV0010 (has a prerequisite)Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks
  45. UEEDV0011 (has a prerequisite)Set up and configure basic data communication systems
  46. UEEDV0012Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices
  47. UEEDV0013 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in voice and data communications circuits
  48. UEEDV0014 (has a prerequisite)Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations
  49. UEEEC0002 (has a prerequisite)Assemble and install reception antennae and signal distribution equipment
  50. UEEEC0003 (has a prerequisite)Assemble and set up basic security systems
  51. UEEEC0004 (has a prerequisite)Assemble and set up fixed video/audio components and systems in buildings and premises
  52. UEEEC0006 (has a prerequisite)Carry out repairs of predictable faults in video and audio replay/recording apparatus
  53. UEEEC0008 (has a prerequisite)Commission large fire protection systems
  54. UEEEC0019 (has a prerequisite)Develop software solutions for microcontroller-based systems
  55. UEEEC0026 (has a prerequisite)Enter and verify programs for fire protection systems
  56. UEEEC0027 (has a prerequisite)Enter instructions and test wired and wireless security systems
  57. UEEEC0029 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair electronic apparatus
  58. UEEEC0032 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair high-volume office equipment
  59. UEEEC0038 (has a prerequisite)Find and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic apparatus
  60. UEEEC0039 (has a prerequisite)Install and test microwave antennae and waveguides
  61. UEEEC0040 (has a prerequisite)Install commercial video/audio system components
  62. UEEEC0041 (has a prerequisite)Install fire detection and warning system apparatus
  63. UEEEC0042 (has a prerequisite)Install large security systems
  64. UEEEC0048 (has a prerequisite)Program and commission commercial access control security systems
  65. UEEEC0049 (has a prerequisite)Program and commission commercial security closed-circuit television systems
  66. UEEEC0050 (has a prerequisite)Program and commission commercial security systems
  67. UEEEC0055 (has a prerequisite)Repair basic computer equipment faults by replacement of modules/sub-assemblies
  68. UEEEC0056 (has a prerequisite)Repair predictable faults in audio components
  69. UEEEC0057 (has a prerequisite)Repair predictable faults in general electronic apparatus
  70. UEEEC0058 (has a prerequisite)Repair predictable faults in television receivers
  71. UEEEC0059 (has a prerequisite)Repair routine business equipment faults
  72. UEEEC0061 (has a prerequisite)Set up and adjust commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems
  73. UEEEC0062 (has a prerequisite)Set up and test residential video/audio equipment
  74. UEEEC0064 (has a prerequisite)Solve oscillator problems
  75. UEEEC0065 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in basic electronic circuits
  76. UEEEC0068 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot communication systems
  77. UEEEC0070 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot faults in television receivers
  78. UEEEC0071 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot fire protection systems
  79. UEEEC0072Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems
  80. UEEEC0073 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot professional audio reproduction components
  81. UEEEC0076 (has a prerequisite)Verify compliance and functionality of fire protection system installations
  82. UEEEC0077 (has a prerequisite)Verify functionality and compliance of custom electronic installations
  83. UEEIC0002 (has a prerequisite)Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
  84. UEEIC0004 (has a prerequisite)Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments
  85. UEEIC0012 (has a prerequisite)Develop structured programs to control external devices
  86. UEEIC0013 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
  87. UEEIC0047 (has a prerequisite)Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals
  88. UEERL0001 (has a prerequisite)Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
  89. UEERL0002 (has a prerequisite)Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.
  90. UEERL0004 (has a prerequisite)Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring
  91. UEERL0005 (has a prerequisite)Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures

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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