Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications

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Average Course Fee: $2875

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Average Course Duration: 1150 Hours

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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.

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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 III).

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 III).

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 (Certificate III).

Jobs

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

51.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers

18.3%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

13.5%

Labourers

Industries

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

22.7%

Construction

17.7%

Other Services

15.1%

Manufacturing

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

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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 III in Data and Voice Communications is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Electrotechnology.

Stream

Data Communications / Communications

Certificate II

Certificate III

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Systems Electrician

Electrical Instrumentation Control & Switchgear

Technical Support

Computer Systems

Appliances & Entertainment

Refrigeration & Air-conditioning

Renewable, Photovoltaic & Sustainable Energy

Fire & Security Systems

Rail

Certificate II

Electrotechnology Career Start Trainee

Electrotechnology Career Start Trainee

Electrotechnology Career Start Trainee

Electrotechnology Career Start Trainee

Electrotechnology Career Start Trainee

Electrotechnology Career Start Trainee

Electrotechnology Career Start Trainee

Certificate III

Electrical Fitter

Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic/Fitter

Renewable Energy Tradesperson

Certificate IV

Computer Technician

Video and Audio Electrician

Electrician - Rail Signalling

Diploma

Technical Officer - Electrical Engineering

Technical Officer - Computer Systems Engineering

Advanced Diploma

Senior Technical Officer - Computer Systems

Senior Technical Officer - Electronics Technology

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".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

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 320 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
UEENEEC016B	Participate in voice and data communications work and competency development activities	60
UEENEEE101A	Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace	20
UEENEEE102A	Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components	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
UEENEEE137A	Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work	20
UEENEEF102A	Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services	120
UEENEEF104A	Install and modify performance data communication copper cabling	40
UEENEEF105A	Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling	40
UEENEEF109A	Install and connect data and voice communication equipment	40
UEENEEF110A	Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks	40
UEENEEF111A	Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations	40
UEENEEH114A	Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus	80
UEENEEK142A	Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector	20
Total points in core		740

Elective Competency Standard Units Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 320 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 3. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.	0	100
B	Qualification Elective Units You may select all your elective units from this Group	220	320

Group A – Imported and Common Elective Units You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 100		Weighting Points
UEENEEC001B	Maintain documentation	20
UEENEEC002B	Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs	20
UEENEEC003B	Provide quotations for installation or service jobs	20
UEENEEC010B	Deliver a service to customers	20
UEENEED101A	Use computer applications relevant to a workplace	20
UEENEEE009B	Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes	20
UEENEEE020B	Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus	20
CPCCOHS1001A	Work safely in the construction industry	10
HLTAID001	Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation	10
HLTAID003	Provide first aid	10
	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: For further information see Application of the NQC Flexibility Formula, UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package, Version 1, Volume 1 Qualification Framework	Up to 100 points

Group B – Qualification Elective Units Complete units to a minimum weighting of 220 You may select all your elective units from this Group		Weighting Points
UEENEED102A	Assemble, set-up and test computing devices	80
UEENEED104A	Use engineering applications software on personal computers	40
UEENEED146A	Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)	40
UEENEEE121A	Plan an integrated cabling installation system	40
UEENEEF107A	Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices	40
UEENEEF108A	Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks	40
UEENEEF112A	Install aerial telecommunication cables	40
UEENEEF113A	Install underground communication cables	40
UEENEEF114A	Set up and configure basic data communication systems	40
UEENEEF115A	Assemble and connect telecommunication frames and cabinets	60
UEENEEI140A	Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems	20
UEENEEI141A	Develop electrical integrated systems	20

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.

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Course Overview

Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

51.4%

18.3%

13.5%

Industries

22.7%

17.7%

15.1%

Financial Assistance

JobTrainer

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

Australian Apprenticeships

Units & Packaging

Training Providers

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