Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Research and Development
Diploma of Research and Development
UEE50811
A161
Deleted
Approved
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 assist professional in-planning, research and development of electrotechnology products and services.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:- Twelve (12) core units and
- A combination of elective units to achieve a total weighting of 880 points:
- A maximum of 270 weighting points may be chosen from Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
- A maximum of 500 weighting points may be chosen from Group B Elective Units
- A maximum of 240 weighting points may be chosen from Group C Elective Units
- A minimum of 140 to a maximum of 240 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 twelve (12) units must be completed
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 500 weighting points from Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
4. Group C Elective Units
Units may be chosen to a maximum of 240 weighting points from Group C.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC671 | UEENEEI155A | Develop structured programs to control external devices | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WC387 | UEENEED103A | Evaluate and modify object oriented code programs | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WC392 | UEENEED113A | Install and administer Unix based networked computers | 72 | Unit of competency |
| WC396 | UEENEED117A | Install and configure network systems for internetworking | 108 | Unit of competency |
| WC403 | UEENEED124A | Integrate multiple computer operating systems on a client server local area network | 72 | Unit of competency |
| WC456 | UEENEEE192A | Produce detailed electrotechnology /utilities drawings using computer aided design equipment and software | 54 | Unit of competency |
| WC416 | UEENEED153A | Set up, configure and test biometric devices | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WC422 | UEENEEE114A | Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities | 36 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units
A minimum of 140 to a maximum of 240 weighting points to be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC394 | UEENEED115A | Administer computer networks | 72 | Unit of competency |
| WC608 | UEENEEH183A | Analyse the performance of wireless-based electronic - communication systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W8239 | UEENEER005B | Contribute to intellectual property management | 108 | Unit of competency |
| W8240 | UEENEER006B | Contribute to the commercialisation of products/applications/ services | 108 | Unit of competency |
| WC424 | UEENEEE118A | Establish, maintain and evaluate energy sector OHS systems | 54 | Unit of competency |
| WC489 | UEENEEG131A | Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus | 36 | Unit of competency |
| S7313 | UEENEEE126A | Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems | 54 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W867 | UEE50810 | Diploma of Research and Development | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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