Certificate III in Computer Systems Equipment

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain computer equipment for data storage, personal computer and networks, measurement/analysis and control.


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 500 points, and

All the required pre-requisite competency standard units.

Core Competency Standard Units

All Core competency standard units to be achieved

Weighting

Points

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Participate in computer equipment work and competency development activities

100

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Assemble, set up and test personal computers

80

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Use engineering applications software

40

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Support computer hardware and software

120

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Install and configure a computer operating system and software

40

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Set up and configure basic local area network

40

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Apply OHS practices in the workplace

20

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Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components

40

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Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits

40

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Document occupational hazards and risks in computer systems

20

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Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

20

Total points in core

560

Elective Competency Standard Units

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 500 points from the following groups:

Group

Minimum points

Maximum points

A

Imported and Common Elective 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 3. If units have not being assigned a weighting in the Electrotechnology Training Package, their weighting will be 10 points.

0

180

B

Qualification Electives - Schedule 3 Units

You may select all your elective units from this Group

320

500

Group A - Imported and Common Elective Units

Weighting Points

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Maintain documentation

20

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Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

20

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Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

20

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Deliver a service to customers

20

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Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace

20

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Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes

20

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Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

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 3. 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 180 points

Group B - Qualification Electives - Schedule 3 Units

You may select all your elective units from this Group

Weighting Points

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Assemble electronic apparatus

40

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Select electronic components

20

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Rework electronic sub assemblies

40

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Apply lead-free soldering techniques

40

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Enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices

20

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Develop basic web pages for engineering applications

40

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Select, install, configure and test multimedia devices

40

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Develop and validate basic integrated systems

40

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Set up and test biometric devices

40

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Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits

40

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Fix and secure equipment

20

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Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals

40

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Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits

40

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Solve problems in multiple path a.c. circuits

40

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Solve basic problems in electronic and digital equipment

80

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Identify affects of energy on machinery and materials in an electrotechnology environment

120

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Carry out routine work activities in an electrotechnology environment

40

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Undertake computations in an electrotechnology environment

120

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Identify and select components, accessories and materials for electrotechnology work activities

20

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Lay and connect cables for multiple access to telecommunication services

120

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Install and modify performance data communication structured cabling

40

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Install and modify performance data communication optical fibre cabling

40

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Set up wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices

40

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Select and arrange equipment for wireless networks

60

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Install and connect voice and data communications equipment

40

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Select and arrange equipment for local area networks

120

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Carry out basic repairs to computer equipment by replacement of modules/sub-assemblies

40

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Carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacement of components

40

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Carry out routine repairs to business equipment

120

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Troubleshoot d.c. power supplies with single phase input

40

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Troubleshoot digital subsystems

80

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Troubleshoot amplifiers

80

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Troubleshoot frequency dependent circuits

80

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Develop software solutions in microcontroller based systems

60

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Troubleshoot basic amplifiers

40

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Assemble and set up basic wired and wireless security systems

80

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Install large wired and wireless security systems

100

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Enter instructions and test basic wired and wireless security systems

40

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Fault find Microcontroller based hardware

40

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Solve problems in electronic circuits

100

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Install and set up transducers and sensing devices

40

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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