Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
UEE50520
BFP5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 20/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 05/10/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers competencies to develop, select, commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions of electronic components/sub-assemblies, apparatus and systems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 1600 weighting points comprising:- 140 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 1460 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 1460 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 270 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 920 weighting points must be taken from Group B; and between 260 and 580 weighting points must be taken from Group C; and between 280 and 1200 weighting points must be taken from Group D;
Up to 270 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 an asterix training.gov.au (TGA). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCA55 | UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCB93 | UEEEC0007 | Commission electronics and communications systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCC08 | UEECD0016 | Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCA29 | UEERE0015 | Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCA17 | UEECD0024 | Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCB81 | UEEEC0044 | Modify - redesign electronics and communications systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCB19 | UEECD0027 | Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan | 18 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units
Between 0 and 270 weighting points can be taken from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B: Qualification Elective Units
Between 0 and 920 weighting points must be taken from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C: Qualification Elective Units
Between 260 and 580 weighting points must be taken from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D: Qualification Elective Units
Between 280 and 1200 weighting points must be taken from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| A160 | UEE50511 | Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.