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 Updated superseded imported elective units.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 Updated superseded HLT, BSB and ICT elective units.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 radio and dedicated telecommunications networks in rail systems.

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 160 weighting points  can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 340 weighting points  must be taken from Group B; and between 220 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

UEECD0051

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

40

UEEEC0028

Fault find and repair complex power supplies*

40

UEEEC0060

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components*

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

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 

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

UEEDV0012

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

40

UEEEC0019

Develop software solutions for microcontroller-based systems*

60

Group C: Qualification elective units 

Weighting Points 

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

UEEEC0033

Fault find and repair navigation systems*

60

UEEEC0051

Program and commission commercial video/audio systems*

40

UEEEC0061

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

60

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to UEE41711 Certificate IV in Rail - Communications and Network Systems