Qualification details

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

• Updated superseded imported elective units
• ICTPRG444 added to electives (see UEE Release 5.0 Companion Volume Implementation Guide for mapping of deleted UEE units to imported ICT units)

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

This qualification covers competencies in audio/video, data systems and computer/network hardware, medical applications and communication aspects of electronic i.e. transmitters, communications medium/channel, receivers, attenuation and noise reduction. It includes detection/surveillance.

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 1280 weighting points  comprising:

720 core weighting points  listed below; plus

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

Choose a total of 560 weighting points  elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 220 weighting points  can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 360 weighting points  must be taken from Group B; and between 200 and 560 weighting points  must be taken from Group C; or all 560 weighting points  can be taken from Group C.

Up to 220 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

UEECD0010

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

60

UEECD0016

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

20

UEECD0019

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components*

40

UEECD0024

Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

20

UEECD0027

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

20

UEECD0043

Solve problems in direct current circuits*

80

UEEEC0028

Fault find and repair complex power supplies*

40

UEEEC0060

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components*

40

UEEEC0063

Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems*

40

UEEEC0066

Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus*

80

UEEEC0067

Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits*

40

UEEEC0069

Troubleshoot digital sub-systems*

80

UEEEC0074

Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus*

80

UEEEC0075

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies*

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

ICTICT214

Operate application software packages

20

ICTTEN312

Install telecommunications network equipment

40

MSS402003

Apply competitive systems and practices

20

MSS402022

Apply quick changeover procedures

20

MSS402023

Apply Just in Time procedures

20

MSS402042

Apply 5S procedures

20

MSS402084

Undertake root cause analysis

20

MSS402085

Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy

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 

UEEAS0001

Assemble electronic components*

40

UEEAS0002

Conduct quality and functional tests on assembled electronic apparatus*

20

UEEAS0003

Modify electronic sub-assemblies*

40

UEEAS0004

Select electronic components for assembly*

20

UEEAS0005

Set up and check electronic component assembly machines*

40

UEEAS0006

Use lead-free soldering techniques*

40

UEECD0008

Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities*

60

UEECD0020

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment*

20

UEECD0021

Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities*

20

UEECD0025

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

40

UEECD0028

Plan an integrated cabling installation system*

40

UEECD0040

Solve basic problems electronic and digital equipment and circuits*

80

UEECD0051

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

40

UEECS0003

Assemble, set up and test computing devices*

80

UEECS0018

Develop web pages for engineering applications

40

UEECS0022

Install and configure a client computer operating system and software

40

UEECS0028

Select, install, configure and test multimedia components

40

UEECS0029

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

80

UEECS0030

Set up, configure and test biometric devices

40

UEECS0032

Support computer hardware and software for engineering applications

120

UEECS0033

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

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

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

UEEEC0002

Assemble and install reception antennae and signal distribution equipment*

60

UEEEC0003

Assemble and set up basic security systems*

80

UEEEC0004

Assemble and set up fixed video/audio components and systems in buildings and premises*

120

UEEEC0006

Carry out repairs of predictable faults in video and audio replay/recording apparatus*

120

UEEEC0008

Commission large fire protection systems*

40

UEEEC0019

Develop software solutions for microcontroller-based systems*

60

UEEEC0026

Enter and verify programs for fire protection systems*

40

UEEEC0027

Enter instructions and test wired and wireless security systems*

40

UEEEC0029

Fault find and repair electronic apparatus*

40

UEEEC0032

Fault find and repair high-volume office equipment*

120

UEEEC0038

Find and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic apparatus*

40

UEEEC0039

Install and test microwave antennae and waveguides*

60

UEEEC0040

Install commercial video/audio system components*

120

UEEEC0041

Install fire detection and warning system apparatus*

40

UEEEC0042

Install large security systems*

100

UEEEC0046

Operate and maintain amateur radio communication stations*

40

UEEEC0048

Program and commission commercial access control security systems*

60

UEEEC0049

Program and commission commercial security closed-circuit television systems*

60

UEEEC0050

Program and commission commercial security systems*

60

UEEEC0055

Repair basic computer equipment faults by replacement of modules/sub-assemblies*

40

UEEEC0056

Repair predictable faults in audio components*

40

UEEEC0057

Repair predictable faults in general electronic apparatus*

40

UEEEC0058

Repair predictable faults in television receivers*

120

UEEEC0059

Repair routine business equipment faults*

120

UEEEC0061

Set up and adjust commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems*

60

UEEEC0062

Set up and test residential video/audio equipment*

40

UEEEC0064

Solve oscillator problems*

40

UEEEC0065

Solve problems in basic electronic circuits*

100

UEEEC0068

Troubleshoot communication systems*

80

UEEEC0070

Troubleshoot faults in television receivers*

120

UEEEC0071

Troubleshoot fire protection systems*

40

UEEEC0072

Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems

40

UEEEC0073

Troubleshoot professional audio reproduction components*

120

UEEEC0076

Verify compliance and functionality of fire protection system installations*

60

UEEEC0077

Verify functionality and compliance of custom electronic installations*

40

UEEIC0002

Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices*

20

UEEIC0013

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers*

60

UEERL0001

Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply*

20

UEERL0002

Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.*

20

Group C: Qualification elective units 

Weighting Points 

ICTPRG444

Analyse software requirements

60

UEECD0013

Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs

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

UEECS0002

Analyse and implement biometric measuring techniques and applications

120

UEECS0020

Evaluate and modify object-oriented code programs

40

UEEEC0009

Commission satellite and microwave communication systems*

40

UEEEC0012

Design custom electronic equipment installations*

120

UEEEC0015

Develop basic plans for integrating security systems*

40

UEEEC0022

Diagnose and rectify faults in camera circuits and equipment*

60

UEEEC0023

Diagnose and rectify faults in digital transmission circuits and systems*

80

UEEEC0024

Diagnose and rectify faults in electronic display circuits*

60

UEEEC0025

Diagnose and rectify faults in recording and replay equipment

60

UEEEC0030

Fault find and repair electronic medical equipment*

120

UEEEC0031

Fault find and repair global positioning systems*

60

UEEEC0033

Fault find and repair navigation systems*

60

UEEEC0034

Fault find and repair radar apparatus and systems*

120

UEEEC0035

Fault find and repair satellite-based surveillance and observation systems*

60

UEEEC0036

Fault find and repair sonar apparatus and systems*

120

UEEEC0037

Fault find and repair telecommunication apparatus and systems*

60

UEEEC0051

Program and commission commercial video/audio systems*

40

UEEEC0052

Program and test large security systems*

120

UEEIC0012

Develop structured programs to control external devices*

40

UEEIC0018

Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems*

60

UEEIC0020

Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems*

60

UEEIC0028

Provide solutions to problems in industrial control systems*

60

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to UEE40711 Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications