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Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

This qualification covers developing, choosing, commissioning, maintaining and fault finding electronic parts, equipment and systems. It includes commissioning and redesigning electronics and communications systems. People with experience in this kind of engineering work may be able to have it recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
UEE Electrotechnology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
UEE50511 Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who commission, modify or manage electronics and communications systems and want a diploma for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Electronics technical officer
  • Communications engineer
  • Electronics specialist
  • Technical coordinator

Qualification structure

A total of 1600 weighting points comprising: 140 core weighting points listed below; plus 1460 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below. Choose a total of 1460 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 270 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 920 weighting points must be taken from Group B; and between 260 and 580 weighting points must be taken from Group C; and between 280 and 1200 weighting points must be taken from Group D. Up to 270 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

7 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. UEECD0024Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures
  4. UEECD0027Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
  5. UEEEC0007Commission electronics and communications systems
  6. UEEEC0044 (has a prerequisite)Modify - redesign electronics and communications systems
  7. UEERE0015Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

161 units

Group A: Imported and common elective units

  1. BSBINS501Implement information and knowledge management systems
  2. BSBLDR522Manage people performance
  3. BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers
  4. BSBSTR501Establish innovative work environments
  5. BSBSTR502Facilitate continuous improvement
  6. BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
  7. ICTICT214Operate application software packages
  8. ICTTEN312Install telecommunications network equipment
  9. MSS402003Apply competitive systems and practices
  10. MSS402022Apply quick changeover procedures
  11. MSS402023Apply Just in Time procedures
  12. MSS402042Apply 5S procedures
  13. MSS402084Undertake root cause analysis
  14. MSS402085Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy
  15. UEECD0011Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
  16. UEECD0035Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
  17. UEECO0002Maintain documentation
  18. UEECO0015Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
  19. UEECO0017Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

Group B: Qualification elective units

  1. UEEAS0001 (has a prerequisite)Assemble electronic components
  2. UEEAS0002 (has a prerequisite)Conduct quality and functional tests on assembled electronic apparatus
  3. UEEAS0003 (has a prerequisite)Modify electronic sub-assemblies
  4. UEEAS0004 (has a prerequisite)Select electronic components for assembly
  5. UEEAS0005 (has a prerequisite)Set up and check electronic component assembly machines
  6. UEEAS0006 (has a prerequisite)Use lead-free soldering techniques
  7. UEECD0008 (has a prerequisite)Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities
  8. UEECD0019 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
  9. UEECD0020 (has a prerequisite)Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
  10. UEECD0021 (has a prerequisite)Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities
  11. UEECD0025 (has a prerequisite)Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits
  12. UEECD0028 (has a prerequisite)Plan an integrated cabling installation system
  13. UEECD0040 (has a prerequisite)Solve basic problems electronic and digital equipment and circuits
  14. UEECD0043 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in direct current circuits
  15. UEECD0051 (has a prerequisite)Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
  16. UEECS0003 (has a prerequisite)Assemble, set up and test computing devices
  17. UEECS0018Develop web pages for engineering applications
  18. UEECS0022Install and configure a client computer operating system and software
  19. UEECS0028Select, install, configure and test multimedia components
  20. UEECS0029 (has a prerequisite)Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)
  21. UEECS0030Set up, configure and test biometric devices
  22. UEECS0033Use engineering applications software on personal computers
  23. UEECS0032Support computer hardware and software for engineering applications
  24. UEEDV0004 (has a prerequisite)Install and connect data and voice communication equipment
  25. UEEDV0005 (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services
  26. UEEDV0006 (has a prerequisite)Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling
  27. UEEDV0008 (has a prerequisite)Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling
  28. UEEDV0009 (has a prerequisite)Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks
  29. UEEDV0010 (has a prerequisite)Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks
  30. UEEDV0011 (has a prerequisite)Set up and configure basic data communication systems
  31. UEEDV0012Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices
  32. UEEDV0013 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in voice and data communications circuits
  33. UEEDV0014 (has a prerequisite)Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations
  34. UEEEC0002 (has a prerequisite)Assemble and install reception antennae and signal distribution equipment
  35. UEEEC0003 (has a prerequisite)Assemble and set up basic security systems
  36. UEEEC0004 (has a prerequisite)Assemble and set up fixed video/audio components and systems in buildings and premises
  37. UEEEC0006 (has a prerequisite)Carry out repairs of predictable faults in video and audio replay/recording apparatus
  38. UEEEC0008 (has a prerequisite)Commission large fire protection systems
  39. UEEEC0019 (has a prerequisite)Develop software solutions for microcontroller-based systems
  40. UEEEC0026 (has a prerequisite)Enter and verify programs for fire protection systems
  41. UEEEC0027 (has a prerequisite)Enter instructions and test wired and wireless security systems
  42. UEEEC0028 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair complex power supplies
  43. UEEEC0029 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair electronic apparatus
  44. UEEEC0032 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair high-volume office equipment
  45. UEEEC0038 (has a prerequisite)Find and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic apparatus
  46. UEEEC0039 (has a prerequisite)Install and test microwave antennae and waveguides
  47. UEEEC0040 (has a prerequisite)Install commercial video/audio system components
  48. UEEEC0041 (has a prerequisite)Install fire detection and warning system apparatus
  49. UEEEC0042 (has a prerequisite)Install large security systems
  50. UEEEC0046 (has a prerequisite)Operate and maintain amateur radio communication stations
  51. UEEEC0048 (has a prerequisite)Program and commission commercial access control security systems
  52. UEEEC0049 (has a prerequisite)Program and commission commercial security closed-circuit television systems
  53. UEEEC0050 (has a prerequisite)Program and commission commercial security systems
  54. UEEEC0055 (has a prerequisite)Repair basic computer equipment faults by replacement of modules/sub-assemblies
  55. UEEEC0056 (has a prerequisite)Repair predictable faults in audio components
  56. UEEEC0057 (has a prerequisite)Repair predictable faults in general electronic apparatus
  57. UEEEC0058 (has a prerequisite)Repair predictable faults in television receivers
  58. UEEEC0059 (has a prerequisite)Repair routine business equipment faults
  59. UEEEC0060 (has a prerequisite)Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
  60. UEEEC0061 (has a prerequisite)Set up and adjust commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems
  61. UEEEC0062 (has a prerequisite)Set up and test residential video/audio equipment
  62. UEEEC0063 (has a prerequisite)Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems
  63. UEEEC0064 (has a prerequisite)Solve oscillator problems
  64. UEEEC0065 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in basic electronic circuits
  65. UEEEC0066 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus
  66. UEEEC0067 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits
  67. UEEEC0068 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot communication systems
  68. UEEEC0069 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot digital sub-systems
  69. UEEEC0070 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot faults in television receivers
  70. UEEEC0071 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot fire protection systems
  71. UEEEC0072Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems
  72. UEEEC0073 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot professional audio reproduction components
  73. UEEEC0074 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
  74. UEEEC0075 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies
  75. UEEEC0076 (has a prerequisite)Verify compliance and functionality of fire protection system installations
  76. UEEEC0077 (has a prerequisite)Verify functionality and compliance of custom electronic installations
  77. UEEIC0002 (has a prerequisite)Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
  78. UEEIC0004 (has a prerequisite)Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments
  79. UEEIC0013 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
  80. UEEIC0047 (has a prerequisite)Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals
  81. UEERL0001 (has a prerequisite)Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
  82. UEERL0002 (has a prerequisite)Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.

Group C: Qualification elective units

  1. ICTPRG444Analyse software requirements
  2. ICTWEB447Build basic website using development software and ICT tools
  3. UEECD0010Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
  4. UEECD0013Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs
  5. UEECD0018Establish, maintain and evaluate energy sector WHS/OHS systems
  6. UEECD0047Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities
  7. UEECO0001Estimate electrotechnology projects
  8. UEECO0013Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects
  9. UEECS0002Analyse and implement biometric measuring techniques and applications
  10. UEECS0020Evaluate and modify object-oriented code programs
  11. UEECS0031 (has a prerequisite)Set up, create and implement content for a web server
  12. UEEEC0009 (has a prerequisite)Commission satellite and microwave communication systems
  13. UEEEC0012 (has a prerequisite)Design custom electronic equipment installations
  14. UEEEC0022 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in camera circuits and equipment
  15. UEEEC0023 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in digital transmission circuits and systems
  16. UEEEC0024 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in electronic display circuits
  17. UEEEC0025Diagnose and rectify faults in recording and replay equipment
  18. UEEEC0030 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair electronic medical equipment
  19. UEEEC0031 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair global positioning systems
  20. UEEEC0033 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair navigation systems
  21. UEEEC0034 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair radar apparatus and systems
  22. UEEEC0035 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair satellite-based surveillance and observation systems
  23. UEEEC0036 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair sonar apparatus and systems
  24. UEEEC0037 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair telecommunication apparatus and systems
  25. UEEEC0051 (has a prerequisite)Program and commission commercial video/audio systems
  26. UEEEC0052 (has a prerequisite)Program and test large security systems
  27. UEEIC0005 (has a prerequisite)Configure and maintain industrial control system networks
  28. UEEIC0012 (has a prerequisite)Develop structured programs to control external devices

Group D: Qualification elective units

  1. ICTICT518Research and review hardware technology options for organisations
  2. ICTNWK426Install and configure client-server applications and services
  3. ICTPRG534Deploy applications to production environments
  4. ICTPRG549Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills
  5. ICTPRG440Apply introductory programming skills in different languages
  6. UEECD0001 (has a prerequisite)Analyse materials for suitability in electrical equipment
  7. UEECD0002Analyse static and dynamic parameters of electrical equipment
  8. UEECD0014Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects
  9. UEECD0036Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits
  10. UEECD0037Provide engineering solutions for uses of materials and thermodynamic effects
  11. UEECD0039 (has a prerequisite)Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems
  12. UEECD0054Write specifications for electronics and communications engineering projects
  13. UEECO0014 (has a prerequisite)Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects
  14. UEECS0013Develop and validate biometric equipment/systems installation
  15. UEECS0016 (has a prerequisite)Develop energy sector directory services
  16. UEECS0017Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices
  17. UEECS0019 (has a prerequisite)Develop, implement and test object-oriented code
  18. UEECS0027Provide programming solution for computer systems engineering problems
  19. UEEEC0001 (has a prerequisite)Analyse the performance of wireless-based electronic communication systems
  20. UEEEC0010Design and develop advanced digital systems
  21. UEEEC0011Design and develop electronics/computer systems projects
  22. UEEEC0013 (has a prerequisite)Design electronic printed circuit boards
  23. UEEEC0015 (has a prerequisite)Develop basic plans for integrating security systems
  24. UEEEC0016 (has a prerequisite)Develop engineering solutions to RF amplifier problems
  25. UEEEC0017 (has a prerequisite)Develop engineering solutions to analogue electronic problems
  26. UEEEC0018 (has a prerequisite)Develop engineering solutions to audio electronic problems
  27. UEEEC0020 (has a prerequisite)Develop solutions for air surveillance apparatus and systems
  28. UEEEC0021 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in air navigation circuits and systems
  29. UEEEC0053 (has a prerequisite)Provide engineering solutions to air traffic control system problems
  30. UEEEC0054 (has a prerequisite)Provide gate array solutions for complex electronics systems
  31. UEEIC0006Design and configure human-machine interface (HMI) networks
  32. UEEIC0010Develop and test code for microcontroller devices

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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