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.
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 | |
Develop design brief for electrotechnology projects | 40 | |
Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan | 20 | |
Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems | 20 | |
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 20 | |
Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures | 20 | |
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | 20 | |
Manage computer systems/electronics projects | 40 | |
Commission electronics and communications systems | 20 | |
Modify/redesign of electronics and communications systems | 20 | |
Design and develop electronics/ computer systems projects | 40 | |
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 | |
Manage people performance | 70 | |
Manage an information or knowledge management system | 50 | |
Facilitate continuous improvement | 60 | |
Build and sustain an innovative work environment | 50 | |
Ensure team effectiveness | 60 | |
Install telecommunications network equipment | 40 | |
Apply competitive systems and practices | 20 | |
Apply quick changeover procedures | 20 | |
Apply Just in Time procedures | 20 | |
Apply 5S procedures | 20 | |
Undertake root cause analysis | 20 | |
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 | |
Assemble electronic components | 40 | |
Select electronic components for assembly | 20 | |
Set up and check electronic component assembly machines | 40 | |
Modify electronic sub assemblies | 40 | |
Conduct quality and functional tests on assembled electronic apparatus | 20 | |
Use lead-free soldering techniques | 40 | |
Operate and maintain amateur radio communication stations | 40 | |
Assemble, set-up and test computing devices | 80 | |
Use engineering applications software on personal computers | 40 | |
Support computer hardware and software for engineering applications | 120 | |
Develop web pages for engineering applications | 40 | |
Select, install, configure and test multimedia components | 40 | |
Install and configure a client computer operating system and software | 40 | |
Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN) | 40 | |
Set up, configure and test biometric devices | 40 | |
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | 40 | |
Solve problems in d.c. circuits | 80 | |
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | 20 | |
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | 40 | |
Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits | 40 | |
Plan an integrated cabling installation system | 40 | |
Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities | 60 | |
Solve basic problems electronic and digital equipment and circuits | 80 | |
Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities | 20 | |
Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services | 120 | |
Install and modify performance data communication copper cabling | 40 | |
Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling | 40 | |
Solve problems in voice and data communications circuits | 40 | |
Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices | 40 | |
Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks | 40 | |
Install and connect data and voice communication equipment | 40 | |
Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks | 40 | |
Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations | 40 | |
Set up and configure basic data communication systems | 40 | |
Repair basic computer equipment faults by replacement of modules/sub-assemblies | 40 | |
Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components | 40 | |
Repair routine business equipment faults | 120 | |
Set up and test residential video/audio equipment | 40 | |
Verify functionality and compliance of custom electronic installations | 40 | |
Assemble and set up fixed video/audio components and systems in buildings and premises | 120 | |
Repair predictable faults in general electronic apparatus | 40 | |
Assemble and install reception antennae and signal distribution equipment | 60 | |
Set up and test gaming and game equipment | 60 | |
Install commercial video/audio system components | 120 | |
Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies | 40 | |
Troubleshoot digital sub-systems | 80 | |
Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus | 80 | |
Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus | 80 | |
Develop software solutions for microcontroller based systems | 60 | |
Find and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic apparatus | 40 | |
Carry out repairs of predictable faults in video and audio replay/recording apparatus | 120 | |
Fault find and repair electronic apparatus | 40 | |
Repair predictable faults in television receivers | 120 | |
Fault find and repair gaming and games equipment | 80 | |
Fault find and repair high volume office equipment | 120 | |
Fault find and repair remote control apparatus | 60 | |
Fault find and repair microwave heating apparatus | 40 | |
Repair predictable faults in audio components | 40 | |
Set up and adjust commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems | 60 | |
Install and test microwave antennae and waveguides | 60 | |
Fault find and repair complex power supplies | 40 | |
Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits | 40 | |
Solve oscillator problems | 40 | |
Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems | 40 | |
Assemble and set up basic security systems | 80 | |
Install large security systems | 100 | |
Enter instructions and test wired and wireless security systems | 40 | |
Program and commission commercial security systems | 60 | |
Program and commission commercial access control security systems | 60 | |
Program and commission commercial security closed circuit television systems | 60 | |
Install fire detection and warning system apparatus | 40 | |
Verify compliance and functionality of fire protection system installations | 60 | |
Enter and verify programs for fire protection systems | 40 | |
Commission large fire protection systems | 40 | |
Troubleshoot fire protection systems | 40 | |
Troubleshoot microcontroller based hardware systems | 40 | |
Solve problems in basic electronic circuits | 100 | |
Troubleshoot faults in television receivers | 120 | |
Troubleshoot communication systems | 80 | |
Troubleshoot professional audio reproduction components | 120 | |
Troubleshoot audio/video recording equipment | 120 | |
Solve problems in electronic musical equipment circuits | 40 | |
Use instrumentation drawings, specification, standards and equipment manuals | 40 | |
Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices | 20 | |
Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments | 40 | |
Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply | 20 | |
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 | |
Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects | 40 | |
Estimate electrotechnology projects | 40 | |
Evaluate and modify object oriented code programs | 40 | |
Set up, create and implement content for a web server | 120 | |
Analyse and implement biometric measuring techniques and applications | 120 | |
Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs | 60 | |
Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities | 40 | |
Establish, maintain and evaluate energy sector OHS systems | 60 | |
Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report | 60 | |
Fault find and repair navigation systems | 60 | |
Fault find and repair satellite-based surveillance and observation systems | 60 | |
Fault find and repair radar apparatus and systems | 120 | |
Fault find and repair global positioning systems | 60 | |
Fault find and repair telecommunication apparatus and systems | 60 | |
Fault find and repair electronic medical equipment | 120 | |
Design custom electronic equipment installations | 120 | |
Design commercial video/audio installations | 120 | |
Program and commission commercial video/audio systems | 40 | |
Fault find and repair sonar apparatus and systems | 120 | |
Program and test large security systems | 120 | |
Troubleshooting in security system installations | 60 | |
Diagnose and rectify faults in electronic display circuits | 60 | |
Diagnose and rectify faults in recording and replay equipment | 60 | |
Diagnose and rectify faults in camera circuits and equipment | 60 | |
Diagnose and rectify faults in digital television circuits and apparatus | 80 | |
Diagnose and rectify faults in digital transmission circuits and systems | 80 | |
Commission satellite and microwave communication systems | 40 | |
Solve problems in single phase electronic power control circuits | 60 | |
Develop structured programs to control external devices | 40 | |
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 | |
Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects | 60 | |
Develop energy sector directory services | 80 | |
Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices | 60 | |
Provide programming solution for computer systems engineering problems | 60 | |
Write specifications for electronics and communications engineering projects | 40 | |
Pathways...Not applicable. Entry RequirementsNot applicable. Licensing InformationNot applicable. Employability SkillsNot applicable. 
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