Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain telecommunications and high performance data services in buildings and premises. It includes ACMA requirements for Open Cabler Registration.


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 320 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 UEENEEC016B

Participate in voice and data communications work and competency development activities

60

add topic UEENEEE101A

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

20

add topic UEENEEE102A

Fabricate, dismantle, assemble of utilities industry components

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 ELV circuits

40

add topic UEENEEE137A

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

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 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 UEENEEF111A

Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations

40

add topic UEENEEH114A

Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus

80

add topic UEENEEK142A

Apply environmental and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

20

Total points in core

740

Elective Competency Standard Units

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 320 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

100

B

Qualification Elective Units

You may select all your elective units from this Group

220

320

Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 100

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 basic 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 CPCCOHS1001A

Work safely in the construction industry

10

add topic HLTCPR211A

Perform CPR

10

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 100 points

Group B Qualification Elective Units

Complete units to a minimum weighting of 220

You may select all your elective units from this Group

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEED102A

Assemble, set-up and test personal computer hardware

80

add topic UEENEED104A

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

add topic UEENEED146A

Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)

80

add topic UEENEEE121A

Plan an residential integrated cabling system

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 UEENEEF112A

Install aerial telecommunication cables

40

add topic UEENEEF113A

Install underground communication cables

40

add topic UEENEEF114A

Set up and configure basic data communication systems

40

add topic UEENEEF115A

Assemble and connect telecommunication frames and cabinets

60

add topic UEENEEI140A

Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems

20

add topic UEENEEI141A

Develop electrical integrated systems

20

Note:
1. Prerequisite 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 prerequisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.

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