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, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table below and

A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 500 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table below.

Core Competency Standard Units

All Core competency standard units to be achieved

Weighting

Points

add topic UEENEEC014B

Participate in computer equipment work and competency development activities

60

add topic UEENEED102A

Assemble, set-up and test computing devices

80

add topic UEENEED104A

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

add topic UEENEED112A

Support computer hardware and software for engineering applications

120

add topic UEENEED143A

Install and configure a client computer operating system and software

40

add topic UEENEED146A

Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)

80

add topic UEENEEE101A

Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

20

add topic UEENEEE102A

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

40

add topic UEENEEE103A

Solve problems in ELV single path circuits

40

add topic UEENEEE137A

Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

20

add topic UEENEEK142A

Apply environmentally and sustainable energy procedures in the energy sector

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 by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.

0

150

B

Qualification Elective Units

You may select all your elective units from this Group

350

500

Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 180

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEC001B

Maintain documentation

20

add topic UEENEEC002B

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

20

add topic UEENEEC003B

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

20

add topic UEENEEC010B

Deliver a service to customers

20

add topic UEENEED101A

Use computer applications relevant to a workplace

20

add topic UEENEEE009B

Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes

20

add topic UEENEEE020B

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

20

add topic HLTFA311A

Apply first aid

10

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 by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.

Note: For further information see Application of the NQC Flexibility Formula, UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package, Version 1, Volume 1 Qualification Framework

Up to 150 points

Group B Qualification Elective Units

Complete units to a minimum weighting of 350

You may select all your elective units from this Group

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEA101A

Assemble electronic components

40

add topic UEENEEA102A

Select electronic components for assembly

20

add topic UEENEEA104A

Modify electronic sub assemblies

40

add topic UEENEEA106A

Use lead-free soldering techniques

40

add topic UEENEED129A

Develop web pages for engineering applications

40

add topic UEENEED130A

Select, install, configure and test multimedia components

40

add topic UEENEED153A

Set up, configure and test biometric devices

40

add topic UEENEEE104A

Solve problems in d.c. circuits

80

add topic UEENEEE105A

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

20

add topic UEENEEE107A

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

40

add topic UEENEEE108A

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

40

add topic UEENEEE119A

Solve problems in multiple path extra low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits

40

add topic UEENEEE123A

Solve basic problems electronic and digital equipment and circuits

80

add topic UEENEEE179A

Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities

20

add topic UEENEEF102A

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services

120

add topic UEENEEF104A

Install and modify performance data communication copper cabling

40

add topic UEENEEF105A

Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling

40

add topic UEENEEF107A

Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices

40

add topic UEENEEF108A

Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks

40

add topic UEENEEF109A

Install and connect data and voice communication equipment

40

add topic UEENEEF110A

Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks

40

add topic UEENEEH101A

Repair basic computer equipment faults by replacement of modules/sub-assemblies

40

add topic UEENEEH102A

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

40

add topic UEENEEH103A

Repair routine business equipment faults

120

add topic UEENEEH111A

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies

40

add topic UEENEEH112A

Troubleshoot digital sub-systems

80

add topic UEENEEH113A

Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus

80

add topic UEENEEH115A

Develop software solutions for microcontroller based systems

60

add topic UEENEEH139A

Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits

40

add topic UEENEEH150A

Assemble and set up basic security systems

80

add topic UEENEEH151A

Install large security systems

100

add topic UEENEEH152A

Enter instructions and test wired and wireless security systems

40

add topic UEENEEH166A

Troubleshoot microcontroller based hardware systems

40

add topic UEENEEH169A

Solve problems in basic electronic circuits

100

add topic UEENEEI116A

Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices

20

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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