Qualification details

Release 3. Updated superseded imported elective units.

Release 2: This minor update is the second release of this qualification in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package.

An incorrect reference to the total general elective weighting point requirements from each group was fixed.

Imported elective units updated.

Release 1. This is the first release of this qualification in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package

This qualification covers competencies to select, assemble, set up and maintain simple equipment and systems to a prescribed routine Certification of telecommunication cabling in buildings and premises. It includes Australian Communications and media Authority (ACMA) requirements for Open Cabler registration.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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  

Weighting Points 

UEECD0007

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

20

UEECD0016

Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work*

20

UEECD0019

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components*

40

UEECD0020

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment*

20

UEECD0027

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

20

UEECD0043

Solve problems in direct current circuits*

80

UEECD0051

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications*

40

UEEDV0005

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services*

80

UEERE0001

Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

20

Group A: Imported and common elective units 

Weighting Points 

BSBOPS203

Deliver a service to customers

20

CPCWHS1001

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

10

HLTAID009

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

10

UEECD0035

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

20

UEECO0002

Maintain documentation

20

UEECO0016

Receive and store materials and equipment for electrotechnology work

20

UEECO0017

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

20

Group B: Qualification elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEECD0025

Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits*

40

UEEDV0012

Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices

40

UEEEC0060

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components*

40

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to UEE20711 Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications