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 Updated superseded imported elective units.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 Updated superseded HLT, BSB and ICT elective units.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, commission, fault find and maintain electrical and communications systems and equipment in building and premises. It includes Australian Communications Media Authority (ACMA) requirements for Open Cabler registration.

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

The entry requirement for this qualification is:

• UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.

or

• A current 'Unrestricted Electricians Licence' or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.

A total of 420 weighting points  comprising:

260 core weighting points  listed below; plus

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

Choose a total of 160 weighting points  elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 80 weighting points  can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 80 weighting points  can be taken from Group B; and between 80 and 160 weighting points  can be taken from Group C; or all minimum 160 weighting points  can be taken from Group C.

Up to 80 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 

UEECD0010

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

60

UEECD0016

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

20

UEECD0024

Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

20

UEECD0027

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

20

UEEDV0005

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services*

80

UEEDV0008

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

40

UEERE0015

Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

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

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

UEEDV0004

Install and connect data and voice communication equipment*

40

UEEDV0006

Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling*

40

UEEDV0007

Install underground communication cables*

40

UEEDV0009

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

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

UEEDV0013

Solve problems in voice and data communications circuits*

40

UEEDV0014

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

40

UEEIC0011

Develop electrical integrated systems*

20

UEEIC0024

Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems*

20

Group C: Qualification elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEECD0032

Produce detailed electrotechnology/utilities drawings using CAD equipment and software*

60

UEECD0047

Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities

40

UEECO0001

Estimate electrotechnology projects

40

UEECO0013

Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects

40

UEECO0025

Provide quotations for inspection and compliance audit services

20

UEEIC0009

Develop an electrical integrated system interface for access through a touch screen*

20

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to UEE40211 Certificate IV in Electrical - Data and Voice Communications