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• Updated superseded imported elective units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
• ICTNWK307
• ICTNWK309
• ICTNWK424
• ICTNWK426
• ICTNWK561
• ICTNWK624
• ICTNWK625
• ICTPRG440.
• ICTPRG444
• ICTPRG534
• ICTPRG549
• ICTTEN409
• ICTTEN420
• 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/or communication equipment and systems 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:

1160 core weighting points  listed below; plus

1000 general elective weighting points  from the general elective units listed below.

Choose a total of 1000 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 200 weighting points  must be taken from Group B; and between 0 and 200 weighting points  must be taken from Group C; and between 0 and 300 weighting points  must be taken from Group D; and between 280 and 900 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 

UEECD0004

Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

60

UEECD0005

Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

60

UEECD0007

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

20

UEECD0010

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

60

UEECD0014

Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects

40

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

UEECD0036

Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits

60

UEECD0039

Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems*

60

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

UEECS0033

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

UEEEC0011

Design and develop electronics/computer systems projects

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

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

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

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

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

UEECS0032

Support computer hardware and software for engineering applications

120

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

UEEDV0014

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

40

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

UEEEC0019

Develop software solutions for microcontroller-based systems*

60

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

UEEEC0038

Find and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic apparatus*

40

UEEEC0046

Operate and maintain amateur radio communication stations*

40

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

UEEEC0062

Set up and test residential video/audio equipment*

40

UEEEC0064

Solve oscillator problems*

40

UEEEC0068

Troubleshoot communication systems*

80

UEEEC0070

Troubleshoot faults in television receivers*

120

UEEEC0072

Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems

40

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

UEERE0015

Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

20

Group C: Qualification elective units 

Weighting Points 

ICTNWK309

Configure and administer network operating systems

70

ICTNWK426

Install and configure client-server applications and services

60

ICTTEN420

Design, install and configure an internetwork

100

UEECO0001

Estimate electrotechnology projects

40

UEECO0013

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

40

UEECS0014

Develop computer network services*

120

UEECS0021

Install and administer UNIX/LINUX-based networked computers

80

UEECS0023

Install and configure network systems for internetworking*

120

UEECS0024

Integrate multiple computer operating systems on a client server local area network

80

UEECS0030

Set up, configure and test biometric devices

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

UEEEC0024

Diagnose and rectify faults in electronic display circuits*

60

UEEEC0025

Diagnose and rectify faults in recording and replay equipment

60

UEEEC0037

Fault find and repair telecommunication apparatus and systems*

60

UEEIC0012

Develop structured programs to control external devices*

40

UEEIC0014

Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems*

60

UEEIC0015

Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers*

60

Group D: Qualification elective units 

Weighting Points 

ICTICT518

Research and review hardware technology options for organisations

20

ICTNWK307

Provide network systems administration

60

ICTPRG444

Analyse software requirements

60

ICTPRG534

Deploy applications to production environments

40

ICTPRG549

Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills

60

ICTTEN409

Commission an electronic system

50

ICTWEB447

Build basic website using development software and ICT tools

20

UEECD0001

Analyse materials for suitability in electrical equipment*

80

UEECD0002

Analyse static and dynamic parameters of electrical equipment

80

UEECD0037

Provide engineering solutions for uses of materials and thermodynamic effects

80

UEECD0053

Write specifications for computer systems engineering projects

40

UEECO0014

Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects*

60

UEECS0001

Administer computer networks

80

UEECS0002

Analyse and implement biometric measuring techniques and applications

120

UEECS0004

Commission industrial computer systems*

20

UEECS0013

Develop and validate biometric equipment/systems installation

120

UEECS0019

Develop, implement and test object-oriented code*

140

UEECS0025

Modify/redesign industrial computer systems*

20

UEECS0031

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

120

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

UEEEC0016

Develop engineering solutions to RF amplifier problems*

40

UEEEC0018

Develop engineering solutions to audio electronic problems*

60

UEEEC0054

Provide gate array solutions for complex electronics systems*

60

UEEIC0005

Configure and maintain industrial control system networks*

60

UEEIC0010

Develop and test code for microcontroller devices

60

Group E: Qualification elective units 

Weighting Points 

ICTNWK424

Install and operate small enterprise branch networks

60

ICTNWK561

Design enterprise wireless local area networks

30

ICTNWK624

Configure advanced internetwork routing solutions

120

ICTNWK625

Plan and configure advanced internetwork switching solutions

120

ICTPRG440

Apply introductory programming skills in different languages

60

ICTPRG534

Deploy applications to production environments

40

ICTTEN420

Design, install and configure an internetwork

100

MEM234010A

Design microcontroller applications

40

UEECD0015

Develop engineering solutions to photonic system problems*

80

UEECD0049

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

80

UEECS0005

Design and implement advanced routing for internetworking systems

100

UEECS0006

Design and implement multi-layer switching for internetworking systems

100

UEECS0007

Design and implement network systems for internetworking

120

UEECS0008

Design and implement remote access for internetworking systems

100

UEECS0009

Design and implement security for internetworking systems

100

UEECS0010

Design and implement wireless LANs/WANs for internetworking systems

100

UEECS0011

Design and manage enterprise computer networks

80

UEECS0012

Design embedded controller control systems

80

UEECS0017

Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices

60

UEECS0027

Provide programming solution for computer systems engineering problems

60

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

UEEIC0007

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

120

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to UEE61711 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electronics