Qualification details

Release 3. Updated superseded imported elective units.

Release 2. Updated superseded HLT, BSB and ICT elective units.

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

This qualification covers competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain telecommunications and high-performance data services 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 1060 weighting points  comprising:

700 core weighting points  listed below; plus

360 general elective weighting points  from the general elective units listed below. 

Choose a total of 360 weighting points  elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 100 weighting points  can be taken from Group A; and between 260 and 360 weighting points  must be taken from Group B; or all 360 weighting points  can be taken from Group B.

Up to 100 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

UEECD0025

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

40

UEECD0043

Solve problems in direct current circuits*

80

UEECD0051

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

40

UEECO0012

Participate in voice and data communications work and competency development activities

60

UEEDV0004

Install and connect data and voice communication equipment*

40

UEEDV0005

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services*

80

UEEDV0006

Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling*

40

UEEDV0008

Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling*

40

UEEDV0009

Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks*

40

UEEDV0014

Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations*

40

UEEEC0074

Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus*

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

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

10

ICTICT214

Operate application software packages

20

UEECD0011

Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes

20

UEECD0035

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

20

UEECO0002

Maintain documentation

20

UEECO0015

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

20

UEECO0017

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

20

Group B: Qualification elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEECD0028

Plan an integrated cabling installation system*

40

UEECS0003

Assemble, set up and test computing devices*

80

UEECS0029

Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)*

80

UEECS0033

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

UEEDV0001

Assemble and connect telecommunication frames and cabinets*

60

UEEDV0002

Install aerial telecommunication cables*

40

UEEDV0007

Install underground communication cables*

40

UEEDV0010

Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks*

40

UEEDV0011

Set up and configure basic data communication systems*

40

UEEDV0012

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

40

UEEIC0011

Develop electrical integrated systems*

20

UEEIC0024

Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems*

20

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to UEE30411 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications