Certificate II in Electronics
Scope
This qualification provides competencies to select, assemble, set up and maintain electronic devices following prescribed routines.
Subjects
Completion requirements
The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:
All the Core competency standard units, and
A combination of Elective competency standard units selected from Group A and/or Group B, to achieve a total weighting of 120 points, and
All the required pre-requisite competency standard units
. Core Competency Standard Units All Core competency standard units to be achieved | Weighting Points | |
Apply OHS practices in the workplace | 20 | |
Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components | 40 | |
Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits | 40 | |
Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits | 40 | |
Document occupational hazards and risks in electronics | 20 | |
Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan | 20 | |
Carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacement of components | 40 | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | |
Total points in core | 240 | |
Elective Competency Standard Units Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 120 points from the following groups: | |||
Group | Minimum points | Maximum points | |
A | Imported or Non-Technical Competency Standard Units Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 2. If units have not being assigned a weighting in the Electrotechnology Training Package, their weighting will be 10 points. | 0 | 60 |
B | Qualification Electives - Schedule 2 Units You may select all your elective units from this Group | 60 | 120 |
Group A - Imported and Common Elective Units | Weighting Points | |
Maintain documentation | 20 | |
Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs | 20 | |
Receive and store materials and equipment for electrotechnology work | 20 | |
Deliver a service to customers | 20 | |
Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 2. If units have not being assigned a weighting in the Electrotechnology Training Package, their weighting will be 10 points. Note: For further information see Transition to NQC Packaging Rules for Flexibility, Page 48, UEE07 Electrotechnology Training Package, Version 4,Volume 1 Preliminary Information. | Up to 60 Points | |
Group B - Qualification Electives - Schedule 2 Units You may select all your elective units from this Group | Weighting Points | |
Assemble electronic apparatus | 40 | |
Select electronic components | 20 | |
Set up and check electronic component placement machines | 40 | |
Rework electronic sub assemblies | 40 | |
Conduct functional and quality tests on assembled electronic apparatus | 20 | |
Apply lead-free soldering techniques | 40 | |
Operate and maintain an amateur radio communication station | 40 | |
Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace | 20 | |
Assemble, set up and test personal computers | 80 | |
Use engineering applications software | 40 | |
Enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices | 20 | |
Install and configure a computer operating system and software | 40 | |
Set up and configure basic local area network | 40 | |
Fix and secure equipment | 20 | |
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals | 40 | |
Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits | 40 | |
Solve problems in multiple path a.c. circuits | 40 | |
Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | 20 | |
Carry out preparatory electrotechnology work activities | 60 | |
Solve basic problems in electronic and digital equipment | 80 | |
Use of routine equipment/plant/technologies in an electrotechnology environment | 60 | |
Identify affects of energy on machinery and materials in an electrotechnology environment | 120 | |
Carry out routine work activities in an electrotechnology environment | 40 | |
Undertake computations in an electrotechnology environment | 120 | |
Identify and select components, accessories and materials for electrotechnology work activities | 20 | |
Solve problems in data and voice communications circuits | 40 | |
Set up wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices | 40 | |
Carry out basic repairs to computer equipment by replacement of modules/sub-assemblies | 40 | |
Set up and test residential audio/video equipment | 40 | |
Assemble and erect reception antennae and signal distribution equipment | 60 | |
Install microwave and antennae and waveguides | 60 | |
Position and terminate fire detection and warning system apparatus | 40 | |
Solve problems in electronic circuits | 100 | |
Note:
1. Pre-requisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.
2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a pre-requisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.
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