Certificate IV in Computer Systems

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Average Course Duration: 18 Months

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Description

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain data processing, communications and control aspects of systems used for monitoring and control of systems for access, surveillance, safety and effective operation of manufacturing, buildings, structures, premises and precincts.

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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 IV).

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 IV).

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 IV).

Jobs

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

37.1%

Technicians and Trades Workers

27.3%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

10.6%

Community and Personal Service Workers

Industries

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

27.2%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

14.9%

Construction

13.1%

Mining

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

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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 680 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
UEENEED104A	Use engineering applications software on personal computers	40
UEENEED112A	Support computer hardware and software for engineering applications	120
UEENEED143A	Install and configure a client computer operating system and software	40
UEENEED146A	Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)	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
UEENEEE103A	Solve problems in ELV single path circuits	40
UEENEEE117A	Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures	20
UEENEEE124A	Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report	60
UEENEEE137A	Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work	20
UEENEEK145A	Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures	20
Total points in core		600

Elective Competency Standard Units Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 680 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 4. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.	0	220
B	Qualification Elective Units	0	500
C	Qualification Elective Units You may select all your elective units from this Group	180	680

Group A – Imported and Common Elective Units You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 220		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
ICTTEN4210A	Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches	100
ICTTEN4211A	Design, install and configure an internetwork	100
ICTTEN4212A	Apply advanced routing protocols to network design	80
ICTTEN4213A	Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching	80
ICTTEN4214A	Install and maintain a wide area 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 4. 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 220 points

Group B – Qualification Elective Units You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 500		Weighting Points
UEENEEA101A	Assemble electronic components	40
UEENEEA102A	Select electronic components for assembly	20
UEENEEA104A	Modify electronic sub assemblies	40
UEENEEA106A	Use lead-free soldering techniques	40
UEENEED129A	Develop web pages for engineering applications	40
UEENEED130A	Select, install, configure and test multimedia components	40
UEENEED153A	Set up, configure and test biometric devices	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
UEENEEE119A	Solve problems in multiple path extra low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits	40
UEENEEE123A	Solve basic problems electronic and digital equipment and circuits	80
UEENEEE179A	Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities	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
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
UEENEEF109A	Install and connect data and voice communication equipment	40
UEENEEF110A	Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks	40
UEENEEH101A	Repair basic computer equipment faults by replacement of modules/sub-assemblies	40
UEENEEH102A	Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components	40
UEENEEH103A	Repair routine business equipment faults	120
UEENEEH111A	Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies	40
UEENEEH112A	Troubleshoot digital sub-systems	80
UEENEEH113A	Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus	80
UEENEEH114A	Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus	80
UEENEEH115A	Develop software solutions for microcontroller based systems	60
UEENEEH139A	Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits	40
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
UEENEEH166A	Troubleshoot microcontroller based hardware systems	40
UEENEEH169A	Solve problems in basic electronic circuits	100
UEENEEI101A	Use instrumentation drawings, specification, standards and equipment manuals	40
UEENEEI116A	Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices	20

Group C – Qualification Elective Units You must complete units to a minimum weighting of 180 You may select all your elective units from this Group		Weighting Points
UEENEEC004B	Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects	40
UEENEEC005B	Estimate electrotechnology projects	40
UEENEED103A	Evaluate and modify object oriented code programs	40
UEENEED113A	Install and administer Unix based networked computers	80
UEENEED116A	Develop computer network services	120
UEENEED117A	Install and configure network systems for internetworking	120
UEENEED124A	Integrate multiple computer operating systems on a client server local area network	80
UEENEED154A	Analyse and implement biometric measuring techniques and applications	120
UEENEEE110A	Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs	60
UEENEEE114A	Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities	40
UEENEEI155A	Develop structured programs to control external devices	40

Note:
1. Pre-requisite 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 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

37.1%

27.3%

10.6%

Industries

27.2%

14.9%

13.1%

Financial Assistance

JobTrainer

Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Australian Apprenticeships

Units & Packaging

Training Providers

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