Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications

Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications

Qualification
National Code:
UEE30420
State Code:
BFM9
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
05/10/2020
Approved Date
13/04/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
954
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 20/12/2022 Current Approved
2.00 23/03/2022 Replaced Approved
1.00 05/10/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification covers competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain telecommunications and high-performance data services in buildings and premises. It includes Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) requirements for Open Cabler Registration.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 1060 weighting points comprising:
- 700 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 360 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.

Choose a total of 360 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 100 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 260 and 360 weighting points must be taken from Group B; or all 360 weighting points can be taken from Group B.

Up to 100 weighting points of the general elective units Group A, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG), if not listed weighting points will be 10 points, unless directed from the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee (IRC).

There are units of competency within this qualification that contain pre-requisites. Units of competency that have a pre-requisite requirement are identified by this symbol * on training.gov.au. Refer directly to the units of competency to identify pre-requisite requirements to ensure all are complied with. A list of all pre-requisites is also provided in the UEE Pre-requisite Companion Volume.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all pre-requisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units

All core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBY70 UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector 18 Unit of competency
OCA55 UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
OCC08 UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work 18 Unit of competency
OBX42 UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 36 Unit of competency
OBY81 UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment 18 Unit of competency
OBZ61 UEEDV0004 Install and connect data and voice communication equipment 36 Unit of competency
OBX97 UEEDV0005 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services 72 Unit of competency
OBZ49 UEEDV0006 Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling 36 Unit of competency
OCA87 UEEDV0008 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling 36 Unit of competency
OCB14 UEECD0025 Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits 36 Unit of competency
ODJ73 UEECO0012 Participate in voice and data communications work and competency development activities 54 Unit of competency
OBX44 UEEDV0009 Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks 36 Unit of competency
OCA64 UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits 72 Unit of competency
OCC01 UEEDV0014 Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations 36 Unit of competency
OBZ33 UEEEC0074 Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus 72 Unit of competency
OCC28 UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units

Between 0 and 100 weighting points may be taken from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBX53 UEECD0011 Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes 18 Unit of competency
OCD34 BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
OBY02 UEECO0002 Maintain documentation 18 Unit of competency
OBU39 ICTICT214 Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
ODX74 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6 Unit of competency
OCA56 UEECD0035 Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus 18 Unit of competency
OCD26 HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 4 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OBY92 UEECO0015 Provide quotations for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
OBY79 UEECO0017 Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
3. Group B: Qualification Elective Units

Between 260 and 360 weighting points must be taken from Group B; or all 360 weighting points can be taken from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBX51 UEEDV0001 Assemble and connect telecommunication frames and cabinets 54 Unit of competency
OBX38 UEECS0003 Assemble, set up and test computing devices 72 Unit of competency
OCB17 UEEIC0011 Develop electrical integrated systems 18 Unit of competency
OBY31 UEEDV0002 Install aerial telecommunication cables 36 Unit of competency
OCA25 UEEDV0007 Install underground communication cables 36 Unit of competency
OCC38 UEECD0028 Plan an integrated cabling installation system 36 Unit of competency
OBY98 UEEIC0024 Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems 18 Unit of competency
OBX50 UEEDV0010 Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks 36 Unit of competency
OCC02 UEEDV0011 Set up and configure basic data communication systems 36 Unit of competency
OBZ30 UEECS0029 Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN) 72 Unit of competency
OBZ34 UEEDV0012 Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices 36 Unit of competency
OBZ69 UEECS0033 Use engineering applications software on personal computers 36 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
A119 UEE30411 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BNZ7 UEE30425 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP02040) DATA AND VOICE COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN Apprenticeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.