Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $2831

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Average Course Duration: 6 Months

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Description

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to select components and assemble computer to customer specifications and carry out routine hardware repairs (generally by replacement) of known faulty components following prescribed routines.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate II).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate II).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate II) are most often employed as:

45%

Technicians and Trades Workers

19.3%

Labourers

10.1%

Professionals

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate II) are most often employed in:

34.3%

Construction

11.1%

Manufacturing

10.6%

Other services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Electrotechnology Career Pathway

Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Electrotechnology.

Stream

Technical Support

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Senior Technical Officer - Electrical Technology

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Systems Electrician

Electrical Instrumentation Control & Switchgear

Data Communications / Communications

Computer Systems

Appliances & Entertainment

Refrigeration & Air-conditioning

Renewable, Photovoltaic & Sustainable Energy

Fire & Security Systems

Rail

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training".

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

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Completion requirements

The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:

All the Core competency standard units, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table below and

A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 160 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table below.

Core Competency Standard Units All Core competency standard units to be achieved		Weighting Points
UEENEED102A	Assemble, set-up and test computing devices	80
UEENEEE038B	Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan	20
UEENEEE101A	Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace	20
UEENEEE102A	Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components	40
UEENEEE137A	Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work	20
UEENEEK142A	Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector	20
Total points in core		200

Elective Competency Standard Units Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 160 points from the following groups:
Group		Minimum points	Maximum points
A	Imported and Common 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 2. If units have not been assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.	0	60
B	Qualification Elective Units You may select all your elective units from this Group	100	160

Group A – Imported and Common Elective Units You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 60		Weighting Points
UEENEEC001B	Maintain documentation	20
UEENEEC002B	Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs	20
UEENEEC008B	Receive and store materials and equipment for electrotechnology work	20
UEENEEC010B	Deliver a service to customers	20
UEENEEE020B	Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus	20
ICTTEN2207A	Install and configure a home or small office network	60
ICTTEN2208A	Install and configure a small to medium business network	60
ICTTEN2209A	Build and maintain a secure network	80
	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 2. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points. Note: For further information see Application of the NQC Flexibility Formula, UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package, Version 1, Volume 1 Qualification Framework	Up to 60 Points

Group B – Qualification Elective Units Complete units to a minimum weighting of 100 You may select all your elective units from this Group		Weighting Points
UEENEED101A	Use computer applications relevant to a workplace	20
UEENEED143A	Install and configure a client computer operating system and software	40
UEENEED146A	Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)	40
UEENEEE104A	Solve problems in d.c. circuits	80
UEENEEE105A	Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment	20
UEENEEE107A	Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications	40
UEENEEE108A	Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits	40
UEENEEE179A	Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities	20
UEENEEH101A	Repair basic computer equipment faults by replacement of modules/sub-assemblies	40
UEENEEH102A	Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components	40
UEENEEI116A	Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices	20

Note:

1. In selecting elective unit’s considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part a pre-requisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.

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Course Overview

Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

45%

19.3%

10.1%

Industries

34.3%

11.1%

10.6%

Financial Assistance

Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Career Information

Electrotechnology Career Pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Units & Packaging

Training Providers

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