Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to design and validate/evaluate electronics and communication equipment and systems, manage risk, estimate and manage projects and provide technical advice/sales.


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 1880 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 UEENEEE015B

Develop design brief for electrotechnology projects

40

add topic UEENEEE038B

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

20

add topic UEENEEE078B

Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems

20

add topic UEENEEE101A

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

20

add topic UEENEEE117A

Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures

20

add topic UEENEEE137A

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

20

add topic UEENEEH141A

Manage computer systems/electronics projects

40

add topic UEENEEH167A

Commission electronics and communications systems

20

add topic UEENEEH168A

Modify/redesign of electronics and communications systems

20

add topic UEENEEH188A

Design and develop electronics/ computer systems projects

40

add topic UEENEEK132A

Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector

20

Total points in core

280

Elective Competency Standard Units

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 1880 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 6. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.

0

360

B

Qualification Elective Units

0

900

C

Qualification Elective Units

0

280

D

Qualification Elective Units

0

260

E

Qualification Elective Units

520

1320

Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 360

Weighting Points

add topic BSBMGT502B

Manage people performance

70

add topic BSBINM501A

Manage an information or knowledge management system

50

add topic BSBMGT516C

Facilitate continuous improvement

60

add topic BSBINN502A

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

50

add topic BSBWOR502B

Ensure team effectiveness

60

add topic ICTTEN3056A

Install telecommunications network equipment

40

add topic MSS402001A

Apply competitive systems and practices

20

add topic MSS402020A

Apply quick changeover procedures

20

add topic MSS402021A

Apply Just in Time procedures

20

add topic MSS402040A

Apply 5S procedures

20

add topic MSS402080A

Undertake root cause analysis

20

add topic MSS402081A

Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy

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 6. 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 360 points

Group B Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 900

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEA101A

Assemble electronic components

40

add topic UEENEEA102A

Select electronic components for assembly

20

add topic UEENEEA103A

Set up and check electronic component assembly machines

40

add topic UEENEEA104A

Modify electronic sub assemblies

40

add topic UEENEEA105A

Conduct quality and functional tests on assembled electronic apparatus

20

add topic UEENEEA106A

Use lead-free soldering techniques

40

add topic UEENEEB101A

Operate and maintain amateur radio communication stations

40

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 UEENEED129A

Develop web pages for engineering applications

40

add topic UEENEED130A

Select, install, configure and test multimedia components

40

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)

40

add topic UEENEED153A

Set up, configure and test biometric devices

40

add topic UEENEEE102A

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle 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 extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits

40

add topic UEENEEE121A

Plan an integrated cabling installation system

40

add topic UEENEEE122A

Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities

60

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 UEENEEF106A

Solve problems in voice and data communications circuits

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 UEENEEF111A

Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations

40

add topic UEENEEF114A

Set up and configure basic data communication systems

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 UEENEEH104A

Set up and test residential video/audio equipment

40

add topic UEENEEH105A

Verify functionality and compliance of custom electronic installations

40

add topic UEENEEH106A

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

120

add topic UEENEEH107A

Repair predictable faults in general electronic apparatus

40

add topic UEENEEH108A

Assemble and install reception antennae and signal distribution equipment

60

add topic UEENEEH109A

Set up and test gaming and game equipment

60

add topic UEENEEH110A

Install commercial video/audio system components

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 UEENEEH114A

Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus

80

add topic UEENEEH115A

Develop software solutions for microcontroller based systems

60

add topic UEENEEH116A

Find and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic apparatus

40

add topic UEENEEH117A

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

120

add topic UEENEEH118A

Fault find and repair electronic apparatus

40

add topic UEENEEH119A

Repair predictable faults in television receivers

120

add topic UEENEEH120A

Fault find and repair gaming and games equipment

80

add topic UEENEEH121A

Fault find and repair high volume office equipment

120

add topic UEENEEH122A

Fault find and repair remote control apparatus

60

add topic UEENEEH123A

Fault find and repair microwave heating apparatus

40

add topic UEENEEH124A

Repair predictable faults in audio components

40

add topic UEENEEH127A

Set up and adjust commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems

60

add topic UEENEEH128A

Install and test microwave antennae and waveguides

60

add topic UEENEEH138A

Fault find and repair complex power supplies

40

add topic UEENEEH139A

Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits

40

add topic UEENEEH142A

Solve oscillator problems

40

add topic UEENEEH146A

Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems

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 UEENEEH154A

Program and commission commercial security systems

60

add topic UEENEEH155A

Program and commission commercial access control security systems

60

add topic UEENEEH156A

Program and commission commercial security closed circuit television systems

60

add topic UEENEEH161A

Install fire detection and warning system apparatus

40

add topic UEENEEH162A

Verify compliance and functionality of fire protection system installations

60

add topic UEENEEH163A

Enter and verify programs for fire protection systems

40

add topic UEENEEH164A

Commission large fire protection systems

40

add topic UEENEEH165A

Troubleshoot fire protection systems

40

add topic UEENEEH166A

Troubleshoot microcontroller based hardware systems

40

add topic UEENEEH169A

Solve problems in basic electronic circuits

100

add topic UEENEEH171A

Troubleshoot faults in television receivers

120

add topic UEENEEH172A

Troubleshoot communication systems

80

add topic UEENEEH173A

Troubleshoot professional audio reproduction components

120

add topic UEENEEH174A

Troubleshoot audio/video recording equipment

120

add topic UEENEEH187A

Solve problems in electronic musical equipment circuits

40

add topic UEENEEI101A

Use instrumentation drawings, specification, standards and equipment manuals

40

add topic UEENEEI116A

Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices

20

add topic UEENEEI117A

Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments

40

add topic UEENEEP024A

Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

20

add topic UEENEEP025A

Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 Va.c. or 1500 Vd.c. supply

20

Group C Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 280

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEC004B

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

40

add topic UEENEEC005B

Estimate electrotechnology projects

40

add topic UEENEED103A

Evaluate and modify object oriented code programs

40

add topic UEENEED110A

Set up, create and implement content for a web server

120

add topic UEENEED154A

Analyse and implement biometric measuring techniques and applications

120

add topic UEENEEE110A

Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs

60

add topic UEENEEE114A

Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities

40

add topic UEENEEE118A

Establish, maintain and evaluate energy sector OHS systems

60

add topic UEENEEE124A

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

60

add topic UEENEEH129A

Fault find and repair navigation systems

60

add topic UEENEEH130A

Fault find and repair satellite-based surveillance and observation systems

60

add topic UEENEEH131A

Fault find and repair radar apparatus and systems

120

add topic UEENEEH132A

Fault find and repair global positioning systems

60

add topic UEENEEH133A

Fault find and repair telecommunication apparatus and systems

60

add topic UEENEEH134A

Fault find and repair electronic medical equipment

120

add topic UEENEEH135A

Design custom electronic equipment installations

120

add topic UEENEEH136A

Design commercial video/audio installations

120

add topic UEENEEH137A

Program and commission commercial video/audio systems

40

add topic UEENEEH140A

Fault find and repair sonar apparatus and systems

120

add topic UEENEEH153A

Program and test large security systems

120

add topic UEENEEH175A

Troubleshooting in security system installations

60

add topic UEENEEH176A

Diagnose and rectify faults in electronic display circuits

60

add topic UEENEEH177A

Diagnose and rectify faults in recording and replay equipment

60

add topic UEENEEH178A

Diagnose and rectify faults in camera circuits and equipment

60

add topic UEENEEH179A

Diagnose and rectify faults in digital television circuits and apparatus

80

add topic UEENEEH180A

Diagnose and rectify faults in digital transmission circuits and systems

80

add topic UEENEEH186A

Commission satellite and microwave communication systems

40

add topic UEENEEI148A

Solve problems in single phase electronic power control circuits

60

add topic UEENEEI155A

Develop structured programs to control external devices

40

add topic UEENEEI157A

Configure and maintain industrial control system networks

60

Group D Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 260

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEC006B

Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects

60

add topic UEENEED147A

Develop energy sector directory services

80

add topic UEENEED150A

Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices

60

add topic UEENEED151A

Provide programming solution for computer systems engineering problems

60

add topic UEENEEE072B

Write specifications for electronics and communications engineering projects

40


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