Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
UEE50511
A160
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 17/04/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
Scope
This qualification provides competencies to develop, select, commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions of electronic components/sub-assemblies, apparatus and systems.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:- Seven (7) core units and
- A combination of elective units to achieve a total weighting of 1460 points:
- A maximum of 270 weighting points may be chosen from Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
- A maximum of 920 weighting points may be chosen from Group B Elective Units
- A minimum of 260 to a maximum of 580 weighting points to be chosen from Group C Elective Units
- A minimum of 280 to a maximum of 1200 weighting points to be chosen from Group D 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 5. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.
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.
3. Registered training organisations shall provide competency development advice in relation to any licensing requirements to practice that apply, or can contribute towards the qualification requirement, prior to establishing the competency development plan
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7307 | UEENEEE101A | Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WC593 | UEENEEH167A | Commission electronics and communications systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| S7314 | UEENEEE137A | Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WC714 | UEENEEK145A | Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WC423 | UEENEEE117A | Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WC594 | UEENEEH168A | Modify - redesign of electronics and communications systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7839 | UEENEEE038B | Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan | 18 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
Units may be chosen to a maximum of 270 weighting points from Group A.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
3. Group B Elective Units
Units may be chosen to a maximum of 920 weighting points from Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
4. Group C Elective Units
A minimum of 260 to a maximum of 580 weighting points to be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
5. Group D Elective Units
A minimum of 280 to a maximum of 1200 weighting points to be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W864 | UEE50510 | Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFP5 | UEE50520 | Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.