Certificate IV in Video and Audio Systems

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to service high end audio, video, display systems and HDTV.


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, B and/or Group C to achieve a total weighting of 380 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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Apply OHS practices in the workplace

20

add topic UEENEEE002B

Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components

40

add topic UEENEEE003B

Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits

40

add topic UEENEEE004B

Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits

40

add topic UEENEEE017B

Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures

20

add topic UEENEEE024C

Compile and produce an electrotechnology report

60

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Document occupational hazards and risks in electronics

20

add topic UEENEEE038B

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

20

add topic UEENEEH002B

Carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacement of components

40

add topic UEENEEH011B

Troubleshoot d.c. power supplies with single phase input

40

add topic UEENEEH012B

Troubleshoot digital subsystems

80

add topic UEENEEH013B

Troubleshoot amplifiers

80

add topic UEENEEH014B

Troubleshoot frequency dependent circuits

80

add topic UEENEEH019B

Carry out repairs of predictable faults in television receivers

120

add topic UEENEEH038B

Find and repair faults in complex power supplies

40

add topic UEENEEH039B

Troubleshoot basic amplifiers

40

add topic UEENEEH046B

Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems

40

add topic UEENEEH071B

Find and repair faults in television receivers

60

add topic UEENEEK045A

Implement&monitor, policies&procedures for environmentally sustainable electrotech work practice

20

Total points in core

900

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 4. If units have not being assigned a weighting in the Electrotechnology Training Package, their weighting will be 10 points.

0

220

B

Qualification Electives - Schedule 3 Units

0

220

C

Qualification Electives - Schedule 4 Units

You may select all your elective units from this Group

160

380

Group A - Imported and Common Elective Units

Weighting Points

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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 UEENEED001B

Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace

20

add topic UEENEEE009B

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 4. 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 220 points

Group B - Qualification Electives - Schedule 3 Units

Weighting Points

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Assemble electronic apparatus

40

add topic UEENEEA002B

Select electronic components

20

add topic UEENEEA003B

Set up and check electronic component placement machines

40

add topic UEENEEA004B

Rework electronic sub assemblies

40

add topic UEENEEA005B

Conduct functional and quality tests on assembled electronic apparatus

20

add topic UEENEEA006B

Apply lead-free soldering techniques

40

add topic UEENEEB001B

Operate and maintain an amateur radio communication station

40

add topic UEENEED002B

Assemble, set up and test personal computers

80

add topic UEENEED004B

Use engineering applications software

40

add topic UEENEED005B

Enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices

20

add topic UEENEED012B

Support computer hardware and software

120

add topic UEENEED029B

Develop basic web pages for engineering applications

40

add topic UEENEED030B

Select, install, configure and test multimedia devices

40

add topic UEENEED031B

Develop and validate basic integrated systems

60

add topic UEENEED043B

Install and configure a computer operating system and software

40

add topic UEENEED046B

Set up and configure basic local area network

40

add topic UEENEED053B

Set up and test biometric devices

40

add topic UEENEEE005B

Fix and secure equipment

20

add topic UEENEEE007B

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals

40

add topic UEENEEE008B

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

40

add topic UEENEEE021B

Plan an integrated cabling system

40

add topic UEENEEE022B

Carry out preparatory electrotechnology work activities

60

add topic UEENEEE023B

Solve basic problems in electronic and digital equipment

80

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Use of routine equipment/plant/technologies in an electrotechnology environment

60

add topic UEENEEE046B

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

120

add topic UEENEEE048C

Carry out routine work activities in an electrotechnology environment

40

add topic UEENEEE050B

Undertake computations in an electrotechnology environment

120

add topic UEENEEE079A

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

20

add topic UEENEEF002B

Lay and connect cables for multiple access to telecommunication services

120

add topic UEENEEF004B

Install and modify performance data communication structured cabling

40

add topic UEENEEF005B

Install and modify performance data communication optical fibre cabling

40

add topic UEENEEF006B

Solve problems in data and voice communications circuits

40

add topic UEENEEF007B

Set up wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices

40

add topic UEENEEF008B

Select and arrange equipment for wireless networks

60

add topic UEENEEF009B

Install and connect voice and data communications equipment

40

add topic UEENEEF010B

Select and arrange equipment for local area networks

120

add topic UEENEEF011B

Test, report and rectify faults in voice and data installations

60

add topic UEENEEF014B

Set up and configure basic data communications systems

40

add topic UEENEEH001B

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

40

add topic UEENEEH003B

Carry out routine repairs to business equipment

120

add topic UEENEEH004B

Set up and test residential audio/video equipment

40

add topic UEENEEH005B

Verify compliance and functionality of custom electronic installations

40

add topic UEENEEH006B

Assemble and set up fixed audio/video components and systems in buildings and premises

120

add topic UEENEEH007B

Carry out repairs of predictable faults in general electronic apparatus

40

add topic UEENEEH008B

Assemble and erect reception antennae and signal distribution equipment

60

add topic UEENEEH009B

Set up and test gaming/games equipment

60

add topic UEENEEH010B

Install commercial audio/video system components

120

add topic UEENEEH015B

Develop software solutions in microcontroller based systems

60

add topic UEENEEH016B

Find and repair faults in the microwave amplifier sections of electronic apparatus

40

add topic UEENEEH017B

Carry out repairs of predictable faults in audio and video replay/recording apparatus

120

add topic UEENEEH018B

Find and repair faults in electronic apparatus

40

add topic UEENEEH020B

Find and repair faults in gaming and games equipment

80

add topic UEENEEH021B

Find and repair faults in high volume office equipment

120

add topic UEENEEH022B

Find and repair faults in remote control apparatus

60

add topic UEENEEH023B

Find and repair faults in microwave heating apparatus

40

add topic UEENEEH024B

Carry out repairs of predictable faults in audio components

40

add topic UEENEEH027B

Commission commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems

60

add topic UEENEEH028B

Install microwave and antennae and waveguides

60

add topic UEENEEH042B

Troubleshoot oscillators

40

add topic UEENEEH050B

Assemble and set up basic wired and wireless security systems

80

add topic UEENEEH051B

Install large wired and wireless security systems

100

add topic UEENEEH052B

Enter instructions and test basic wired and wireless security systems

40

add topic UEENEEH054B

Program and commission commercial security alarm systems

60

add topic UEENEEH055B

Program and commission commercial security access control systems

60

add topic UEENEEH056B

Program and commission commercial security closed circuit television (CCTV) systems

60

add topic UEENEEH066B

Fault find Microcontroller based hardware

40

add topic UEENEEH069B

Solve problems in electronic circuits

100

add topic UEENEEH070B

Terminate and connect components, conductors, wiring and cables for electronic circuits

40

add topic UEENEEH072C

Find and repair faults in communication systems

80

add topic UEENEEH073B

Find and repair faults in professional audio reproduction components

120

add topic UEENEEH074B

Find and repair faults in audio/video recording equipment

120

add topic UEENEEH087B

Solve problems in musical equipment circuits

40

add topic UEENEEI001B

Install and set up transducers and sensing devices

40

add topic UEENEEI017B

Calibrate and test measuring instruments

40

Group C - Qualification Electives - Schedule 4 Units

You may select all your elective units from this Group

Weighting Points

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Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects

40

add topic UEENEEC005B

Estimate electrotechnology projects

40

add topic UEENEED003B

Evaluate and modify programs written in object oriented code

40

add topic UEENEED027B

Develop structured programs to control external devices

40

add topic UEENEED032B

Design integrated systems

60

add topic UEENEED033B

Design complex integrated systems

60

add topic UEENEED054B

Analyse and implement biometric techniques and applications

120

add topic UEENEEE010B

Develop and implement maintenance programs

60

add topic UEENEEE014B

Supervise and coordinate work activities

40

add topic UEENEEH033B

Diagnose and rectify faults in telecommunication apparatus and systems

60

add topic UEENEEH034B

Diagnose and rectify faults in electronic medical equipment

120

add topic UEENEEH035B

Design custom electronic installations

120

add topic UEENEEH036B

Design commercial audio/video installations

120

add topic UEENEEH037B

Program and commission commercial audio/video systems

40

add topic UEENEEH053B

Program and test large wired and wireless security systems

120

add topic UEENEEH057B

Develop basic integrated security systems plan

40

add topic UEENEEH075B

Find and rectify faults and malfunctions in security system installations

60

add topic UEENEEH076B

Diagnose and rectify faults in display circuits

60

add topic UEENEEH077B

Diagnose and rectify faults in recording and replay apparatus

60

add topic UEENEEH078B

Diagnose and rectify faults in camera circuits

60

add topic UEENEEH079B

Diagnose and rectify faults in digital television apparatus

80

add topic UEENEEH080B

Diagnose and rectify faults in digital transmission systems

80

add topic UEENEEH081B

Design printed circuit boards

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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