Qualification details

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

This qualification covers competencies to design, install/validate/evaluate and administer computer and network-based 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 1000 weighting points  must be taken from Group E; or all 1000 weighting points can 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

UEECS0023

Install and configure network systems for internetworking*

120

UEECS0032

Support computer hardware and software for engineering applications

120

UEECS0033

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

UEEEC0011

Design and develop electronics/computer systems projects

40

UEEEC0069

Troubleshoot digital sub-systems*

80

UEEEC0074

Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus*

80

UEERE0013

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

20

Group A: Imported and common elective units. 

Weighting Points 

BSBCUS201

Deliver a service to customers

20

BSBINM501

Manage an information or knowledge management system

50

BSBINN502

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

50

BSBMGT502

Manage people performance

70

BSBWOR502

Lead and manage team effectiveness

60

BSBMGT516

Facilitate continuous improvement

60

ICTICT203

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

UEEAS0003

Modify electronic sub-assemblies*

40

UEEAS0004

Select electronic components for assembly*

20

UEEAS0006

Use lead-free soldering techniques*

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

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

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

UEEEC0029

Fault find and repair electronic apparatus*

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

UEEEC0065

Solve problems in basic electronic circuits*

100

UEEEC0066

Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus*

80

UEEEC0067

Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits*

40

UEEEC0072

Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems

40

UEEEC0075

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies*

40

UEEIC0002

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

20

Group C: Qualification elective units. 

Weighting Points 

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

UEECS0001

Administer computer networks

80

UEECS0002

Analyse and implement biometric measuring techniques and applications

120

UEECS0020

Evaluate and modify object-oriented code programs

40

UEECS0021

Install and administer UNIX/LINUX-based networked computers

80

UEECS0024

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

80

UEERE0015

Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

20

Group D: Qualification elective units. 

Weighting Points 

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

UEECS0013

Develop and validate biometric equipment/systems installation

120

UEECS0014

Develop computer network services*

120

UEECS0016

Develop energy sector directory services*

80

UEECS0019

Develop, implement and test object-oriented code*

140

UEECS0031

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

120

UEEEC0001

Analyse the performance of wireless-based electronic communication systems*

40

UEEEC0013

Design electronic printed circuit boards*

40

UEEEC0017

Develop engineering solutions to analogue electronic problems*

80

UEEEC0054

Provide gate array solutions for complex electronics systems*

60

Group E: Qualification elective units. 

Weighting Points 

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

UEECS0015

Develop energy sector computer network applications infrastructure

80

UEECS0017

Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices

60

UEECS0026

Plan industrial computer systems projects

60

UEECS0027

Provide programming solution for computer systems engineering problems

60

UEEEC0005

Assess electronic apparatus compliance

60

UEEEC0010

Design and develop advanced digital systems

40

UEEEC0014

Design signal-conditioning sub-systems

80

UEEEC0045

Modify digital signal processing (DSP) based sub-systems

80

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to UEE61811 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Computer Systems