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• Updated superseded imported elective units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

• ICTICT518
• ICTNWK426
• ICTPRG440
• ICTPRG444
• ICTPRG534
• ICTPRG549
• ICTWEB447
• MEM234010A.

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

This qualification covers competencies to design and validate/evaluate electronics and communication equipment and systems, manage risk, estimate and manage projects and provide technical advice/sales.

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 2160 weighting points  comprising: 

280 core weighting points  listed below; plus

1880 general elective weighting points  from the general elective units listed below. 

Choose a total of 1880 weighting points  elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 360 weighting points  can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 900 weighting points  must be taken from Group B; and between 0 and 280 weighting points  must be taken from Group C; and between 0 and 260 weighting points  must be taken from Group D; and between 520 and 1320 weighting points  must be taken from Group E.

Up to 360 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

UEECD0012

Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems

20

UEECD0014

Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects

40

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

UEEEC0007

Commission electronics and communications systems

20

UEEEC0011

Design and develop electronics/computer systems projects

40

UEEEC0043

Manage computer systems/electronics projects

40

UEEEC0044

Modify - redesign electronics and communications systems*

20

UEERE0013

Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector

20

Group A: Imported and common elective units 

Weighting Points 

BSBINS501

Implement information and knowledge management systems

50

BSBSTR501

Establish innovative work environments

50

BSBLDR522

Manage people performance

70

BSBSTR502

Facilitate continuous improvement

60

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

60

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

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

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

UEECD0028

Plan an integrated cabling installation system*

40

UEECD0040

Solve basic problems electronic and digital equipment and circuits*

80

UEECD0043

Solve problems in direct current 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

UEEEC0028

Fault find and repair complex power supplies*

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

UEEEC0060

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components*

40

UEEEC0061

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

60

UEEEC0062

Set up and test residential video/audio equipment*

40

UEEEC0063

Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems*

40

UEEEC0064

Solve oscillator problems*

40

UEEEC0065

Solve problems in basic electronic circuits*

100

UEEEC0066

Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus*

80

UEEEC0067

Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits*

40

UEEEC0068

Troubleshoot communication systems*

80

UEEEC0069

Troubleshoot digital sub-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

UEEEC0074

Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus*

80

UEEEC0075

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies*

40

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

UEEIC0004

Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments*

40

UEEIC0013

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

60

UEEIC0047

Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals*

40

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

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

UEECD0018

Establish, maintain and evaluate energy sector WHS/OHS systems

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

UEECS0031

Set up, create and implement content for a web server*

120

UEEEC0009

Commission satellite and microwave communication systems*

40

UEEEC0012

Design custom electronic equipment installations*

120

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

UEEIC0005

Configure and maintain industrial control system networks*

60

UEEIC0012

Develop structured programs to control external devices*

40

UEEIC0042

Solve problems in single phase electronic power control circuits*

60

UEERE0015

Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

20

Group D: Qualification elective units 

Weighting Points 

ICTICT518

Research and review hardware technology options for organisations

20

ICTNWK426

Install and configure client-server applications and services

60

ICTPRG440

Apply introductory programming skills in different languages

60

ICTPRG534

Deploy applications to production environments

40

ICTPRG549

Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills

60

UEECD0036

Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits

60

UEECD0037

Provide engineering solutions for uses of materials and thermodynamic effects

80

UEECD0039

Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems*

60

UEECD0054

Write specifications for electronics and communications engineering projects

40

UEECO0014

Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects*

60

UEECS0013

Develop and validate biometric equipment/systems installation

120

UEECS0016

Develop energy sector directory services*

80

UEECS0017

Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices

60

UEECS0019

Develop, implement and test object-oriented code*

140

UEECS0027

Provide programming solution for computer systems engineering problems

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

UEEEC0016

Develop engineering solutions to RF amplifier problems*

40

UEEEC0017

Develop engineering solutions to analogue electronic problems*

80

UEEEC0018

Develop engineering solutions to audio electronic problems*

60

UEEEC0020

Develop solutions for air surveillance apparatus and systems*

120

UEEEC0021

Diagnose and rectify faults in air navigation circuits and systems*

120

UEEEC0053

Provide engineering solutions to air traffic control system problems*

40

UEEIC0006

Design and configure human-machine interface (HMI) networks

60

UEEIC0010

Develop and test code for microcontroller devices

60

Group E: Qualification elective units 

Weighting Points 

MEM234010A

Design microcontroller applications

40

UEECD0001

Analyse materials for suitability in electrical equipment*

80

UEECD0002

Analyse static and dynamic parameters of electrical equipment

80

UEECD0004

Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

60

UEECD0005

Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

60

UEECD0015

Develop engineering solutions to photonic system problems*

80

UEECD0026

Manage risk in electrotechnology activities

60

UEECD0041

Solve electrotechnical engineering problems

60

UEECD0049

Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems*

80

UEECO0003

Manage contract variations

40

UEECS0012

Design embedded controller control systems

80

UEECS0015

Develop energy sector computer network applications infrastructure

80

UEEEC0005

Assess electronic apparatus compliance

60

UEEEC0014

Design signal-conditioning sub-systems

80

UEEEC0045

Modify digital signal processing (DSP) based sub-systems

80

UEEEC0047

Plan large electronic projects

60

UEEEC0054

Provide gate array solutions for complex electronics systems*

60

UEEIC0007

Design and use advanced programming tools, PC networks and HMI Interfacing

120

UEEIC0008

Design electronic control systems*

60

UEEIC0032

Set up electronically controlled robotically operated complex systems*

80

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to UEE60211 Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering