Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications
Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications
UEE40720
BFP4
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 in audio/video, data systems and computer/network hardware, medical applications and communication aspects of electronic i.e. transmitters, communications medium/channel, receivers, attenuation and noise reduction. It includes detection/surveillance.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 1280 weighting points comprising:- 720 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 560 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 560 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 220 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 360 weighting points must be taken from Group B; and between 200 and 560 weighting points must be taken from Group C; or all 560 weighting points can be taken from Group C.
Up to 220 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 on 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.
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units
Between 0 and 220 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 360 weighting points can 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 200 and 560 weighting points can be taken from Group C; or all 560 weighting points can be taken from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| A137 | UEE40711 | Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications | 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.