Certificate III in Security Equipment

Course Overview

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Average Course Duration: 4 Years

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Description

Scope

This qualification provides competencies in installation and pre-commissioning set up of wired and wireless security systems in multiple, commercial industrial premises.

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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 Security Equipment is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Electrotechnology.

Stream

Fire & Security Systems

Certificate II

Electrotechnology Career Start Trainee

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Systems Electrician

Electrical Instrumentation Control & Switchgear

Technical Support

Data Communications / Communications

Computer Systems

Appliances & Entertainment

Refrigeration & Air-conditioning

Renewable, Photovoltaic & Sustainable Energy

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".

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.

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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 420 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
UEENEEC026B	Participate in security equipment 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
UEENEEH114A	Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus	80
UEENEEH150A	Assemble and set up basic security systems	80
UEENEEH151A	Install large security systems	100
UEENEEH152A	Enter instructions and test wired and wireless security systems	40
UEENEEK142A	Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector	20
Total points in core		640

Elective Competency Standard Units Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 420 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	170
B	Qualification Elective Units You may select all your elective units from this Group	250	420

Group A – Imported and Common Elective Units You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 170		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 170 points

Group B – Qualification Elective Units Complete units to a minimum weighting of 250 You may select all your elective units from this Group		Weighting Points
UEENEEF102A	Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services	120
UEENEEH102A	Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components	40
UEENEEH103A	Repair routine business equipment faults	120
UEENEEH104A	Set up and test residential video/audio equipment	40
UEENEEH118A	Fault find and repair electronic apparatus	40
UEENEEH153A	Program and test large security systems	120
UEENEEH154A	Program and commission commercial security systems	60
UEENEEH155A	Program and commission commercial access control security systems	60
UEENEEH156A	Program and commission commercial security closed circuit television systems	60
UEENEEH169A	Solve problems in basic electronic circuits	100

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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