Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications

Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications

Qualification
National Code:
UEE30411
State Code:
A119
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
17/04/2014
Approved Date
16/07/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
954
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
17/04/2014
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
5.00 17/04/2014 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

Scope
This qualification provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain telecommunications and high performance data services in buildings and premises. It includes ACMA requirements for Open Cabler Registration.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective units HLTAID001, HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the units HLTAID009, HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:
- Sixteen (16) core units and
- A combination of elective units to achieve a total weighting of 320 points:
- A maximum of 100 weighting points may be chosen from Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
- A minimum of 220 to a maximum of 320 weighting points may be chosen from Group B 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 3. 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.
1. Core Units

All sixteen (16) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC711 UEENEEK142A Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector 18 Unit of competency
S7307 UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
S7314 UEENEEE137A Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work 18 Unit of competency
S7308 UEENEEE102A Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 36 Unit of competency
S7310 UEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment 18 Unit of competency
WC465 UEENEEF109A Install and connect data and voice communication equipment 36 Unit of competency
WC458 UEENEEF102A Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services 108 Unit of competency
WC461 UEENEEF105A Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling 36 Unit of competency
WC460 UEENEEF104A Install and modify performance data communication copper cabling 36 Unit of competency
WC420 UEENEEE108A Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits 36 Unit of competency
W7745 UEENEEC016B Participate in voice and data communications work and competency development activities 90 Unit of competency
WC466 UEENEEF110A Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks 36 Unit of competency
S7309 UEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c. circuits 72 Unit of competency
WC467 UEENEEF111A Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations 36 Unit of competency
WC544 UEENEEH114A Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus 72 Unit of competency
S7311 UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
2. Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

Units may be chosen to a maximum of 100 weighting points from Group A.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7811 UEENEEE009B Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes 18 Unit of competency
W7740 UEENEEC010B Deliver a service to customers 18 Unit of competency
W7731 UEENEEC001B Maintain documentation 18 Unit of competency
W7822 UEENEEE020B Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus 18 Unit of competency
WG730 HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 3 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
W7733 UEENEEC003B Provide quotations for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
W7732 UEENEEC002B Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
WC385 UEENEED101A Use computer applications relevant to a workplace 18 Unit of competency
W9434 CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry 4 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of 220 to a maximum of 320 weighting points to be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC471 UEENEEF115A Assemble and connect telecommunication frames and cabinets 54 Unit of competency
WC386 UEENEED102A Assemble, set-up and test computing devices 72 Unit of competency
WC657 UEENEEI141A Develop electrical integrated systems 18 Unit of competency
WC468 UEENEEF112A Install aerial telecommunication cables 36 Unit of competency
WC469 UEENEEF113A Install underground communication cables 36 Unit of competency
WC426 UEENEEE121A Plan an integrated cabling installation system 36 Unit of competency
WC656 UEENEEI140A Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems 18 Unit of competency
WC464 UEENEEF108A Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks 36 Unit of competency
WC470 UEENEEF114A Set up and configure basic data communication systems 36 Unit of competency
WC409 UEENEED146A Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN) 36 Unit of competency
WC463 UEENEEF107A Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices 36 Unit of competency
WC388 UEENEED104A Use engineering applications software on personal computers 36 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W427 UEE30407 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFM9 UEE30420 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

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

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