Qualification details

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

This qualification replaces and is not equivalent to UEE50120 Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering. Modifications include:

• Replaced UEECS0004 with ICTTEN409 in core
• Replaced UEECS0025 with ICTPRG534 in core
• Replaced BSBCUS201 with BSBOPS203 in Group A
• Replaced BSBINM501 with BSBINS501 in Group A
• Replaced BSBINN502 with BSBSTR501 in Group A
• Replaced BSBMGT502 with BSBLDR522 in Group A
• Replaced BSBMGT516 with BSBSTR502 in Group A
• Replaced BSBWOR502 with BSBTWK502 in Group A
• Replaced ICTICT203 with ICTICT214 in Group A
• Moved ICTTEN420 from in Group A to group C
• Replaced UEECS0002 with ICTPRG444 in Group C
• UEECS0014 removed from Group C (covered in ICTNWK426 in Group D)
• Replaced UEECS0021 with ICTNWK309 in Group C
• Replaced UEECS0023 with ICTTEN420 in Group C
• Replaced UEECS0031with ICTWEB447 in Group C
• Deleted UEECS0024 from Group C (covered in ICTNWK309)
• Replaced UEECS0001 with ICTNWK307 in Group D
• Replaced UEECS0007 with ICTNWK625 in Group D
• UEECS0017 removed from Group D
• Replaced UEECS0019 with ICTPRG549 in Group D
• Replaced UEECS0027 with ICTPRG440 in Group D
• Replaced UEECS0016 with ICTNWK426 in Group D

This qualification covers competencies to develop, select, install, commission and maintain computer equipment and 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 1600 weighting points  comprising:

190 core weighting points  listed below; plus

1410 general elective weighting points  from the general elective units listed below.

Choose a total of 1410 weighting points  elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 270 weighting points  can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 880 weighting points  can be taken from Group B; and between 0 and 580 weighting points  can be taken from Group C; and between 580 and 1040 weighting points  must be taken from Group D.

Up to 270 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 

ICTPRG534

Deploy applications to production environments

40

ICTTEN409

Commission an electronic system

50

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

UEECD0024

Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

20

UEECD0027

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

20

UEERE0015

Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

20

Group A: Imported and common elective units 

Weighting Points 

BSBINS501

Implement information and knowledge management systems

50

BSBLDR522

Manage people performance

70

BSBOPS203

Deliver a service to customers

20

BSBSTR501

Establish innovative work environments

50

BSBSTR502

Facilitate continuous improvement

60

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

60

ICTICT214

Operate application software packages

20

ICTTEN419

Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches

100

ICTTEN421

Apply advanced routing protocols to network design

80

ICTTEN422

Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching

80

ICTTEN423

Install and maintain a wide area network

80

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

UEEAS0003

Modify electronic sub-assemblies*

40

UEEAS0004

Select electronic components for assembly*

20

UEEAS0006

Use lead-free soldering techniques*

40

UEECD0019

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components*

40

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

UEECD0040

Solve basic problems electronic and digital equipment and circuits*

80

UEECD0043

Solve problems in direct current circuits*

80

UEECD0045

Solve problems in multiple path extra-low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits*

40

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

UEEDV0012

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

40

UEEEC0003

Assemble and set up basic security systems*

80

UEEEC0019

Develop software solutions for microcontroller-based systems*

60

UEEEC0027

Enter instructions and test wired and wireless security systems*

40

UEEEC0042

Install large security systems*

100

UEEEC0055

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

40

UEEEC0059

Repair routine business equipment faults*

120

UEEEC0060

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components*

40

UEEEC0065

Solve problems in basic electronic circuits*

100

UEEEC0066

Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus*

80

UEEEC0067

Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits*

40

UEEEC0069

Troubleshoot digital sub-systems*

80

UEEEC0072

Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems

40

UEEEC0074

Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus*

80

UEEEC0075

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies*

40

UEEIC0002

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

20

UEEIC0047

Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals*

40

Group C: Qualification elective units 

Weighting Points 

ICTNWK309

Configure and administer network operating systems

70

ICTPRG444

Analyse software requirements

60

ICTTEN420

Design, install and configure an internetwork

100

ICTWEB447

Build basic website using development software and ICT tools

20

UEECD0010

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

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

UEECS0020

Evaluate and modify object-oriented code programs

40

UEEIC0005

Configure and maintain industrial control system networks*

60

UEEIC0012

Develop structured programs to control external devices*

40

UEEIC0020

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

60

Group D: Qualification elective units 

Weighting Points 

ICTNWK307

Provide network systems administration

60

ICTNWK426

Install and configure client-server applications and services

60

ICTNWK625

Plan and configure advanced internetwork switching solutions

120

ICTPRG440

Apply introductory programming skills in different languages

60

ICTPRG549

Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills

60

UEECD0014

Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects

40

UEECD0036

Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits

60

UEECD0039

Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems*

60

UEECD0053

Write specifications for computer systems engineering projects

40

UEECO0014

Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects*

60

UEEEC0001

Analyse the performance of wireless-based electronic communication systems*

40

UEEEC0010

Design and develop advanced digital systems

40

UEEEC0013

Design electronic printed circuit boards*

40

UEEEC0015

Develop basic plans for integrating security systems*

40

UEEEC0017

Develop engineering solutions to analogue electronic problems*

80

UEEIC0006

Design and configure human-machine interface (HMI) networks

60

UEEIC0010

Develop and test code for microcontroller devices

60

This qualification replaces but is not equivalent to UEE50120 Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering