Certificate III in Rail - Communications and Networks

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain radio and dedicated telecommunications networks in rail equipment.


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 380 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 UEENEEC027B

Participate in rail communications and networks 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 UEENEEE107A

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

40

add topic UEENEEE137A

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

20

add topic UEENEEH102A

Repair basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

40

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 UEENEEH114A

Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus

80

add topic UEENEEH138A

Fault find and repair complex power supplies

40

add topic UEENEEH139A

Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits

40

add topic UEENEEK142A

Apply environmental and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

20

Total points in core

680

Elective Competency Standard Units

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 380 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

170

B

Qualification Elective Units

You may select all your elective units from this Group

210

380

Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 170

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 energy sector 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 170 points

Group B Qualification Elective Units

Complete units to a minimum weighting of 210

You may select all your elective units from this Group

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEED104A

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

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

60

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 UEENEEH115A

Develop software solutions for microcontroller based systems

60

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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Entry Requirements

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Licensing Information

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Employability Skills

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