Kick start your career in communications with this entry-level course to become a qualified data and voice telecommunications technician.
UEE30411 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications
Kick start your career in communications with this entry-level course. Gain the practical skills and knowledge required to become a data and voice telecommunications technician.
It is expected that job prospects for qualified telecommunications professionals will remain steady with up to 25,000 job openings anticipated over the next five years.
In this course you will learn how to select, install, test, fault find, repair, and maintain telecommunications and high-performance data services. This course also includes Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) requirements needed to apply for an open cabler registration. Our industry experienced teachers will give you the one-on-one guidance and support you need to succeed.
Upon successful completion of this course you will be qualified to work as a data and voice telecommunications technician. You will also have a solid foundation to advance your career prospects by continuing on with further study.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core units listed below, plus a combination of elective units with a total value of 320 points. Please note, elective units have various points values. Elective units will be selected in consultation with your employer and included on your training plan.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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UEENEEC016BParticipate in voice and data communications work and competency development activitiesUnit code: UEENEEC016B Unit description: This unit covers the application of industry/enterprise policies in actively participating in work activities and in one's own competency development. It complies with established industry/enterprise procedures regarding how work is conducted, understanding responsibilities and obligations under competency development plan, following activities for developing competency, self-monitoring competency development and meeting trainee obligations for periodic reporting of competency development activities. |
Participate in voice and data communications work and competency development activities | |
UEENEEE101AApply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplaceUnit code: UEENEEE101A Unit description: This unit specifies the mandatory requirements of occupational health and safety and how they apply to the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health and safety, risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work. |
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | |
UEENEEE102AFabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry componentsUnit code: UEENEEE102A Unit description: This unit covers basic fitting and fabrication techniques as they apply in the various utilities industry work functions. It encompasses the safe use of hand, fixed and portable power tools; cutting, shaping joining and fixing using metallic and non-metallic materials; dismantling and assembling equipment; basic mechanical measurement and marking-out and reading drawings/diagrams. |
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | |
UEENEEE104ASolve problems in d.c. circuitsUnit code: UEENEEE104A Unit description: This unit covers determining correct operation of single source d.c. series, parallel and series-parallel circuits and providing solutions as they apply to various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including the use of voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in single and multiple path circuits. |
Solve problems in d.c. circuits | |
UEENEEE105AFix and secure electrotechnology equipmentUnit code: UEENEEE105A Unit description: This unit covers fixing, securing and mounting techniques as apply in the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses the safe use of hand and portable power tools, safe lifting techniques, safe use of ladders and elevated platforms and the selection and safe application of fixing devices and supporting accessories/equipment. |
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | |
UEENEEE107AUse drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specificationsUnit code: UEENEEE107A Unit description: This unit covers the use of drawings, diagrams, cable schedules, standards, codes and specifications as they apply to the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses the rudiments for communicating with schematic, wiring and mechanical diagrams and equipment and cable/connection schedules, manuals, site and architectural drawings and plans showing the location of services, apparatus, plant and machinery and understanding the use and format of compliance standards and job specifications. |
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | |
UEENEEE108ALay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuitsUnit code: UEENEEE108A Unit description: This unit covers the laying of wiring/cabling, connection of accessories and continuity and insulation resistance testing of circuits intended to operate at extra-low voltage. Typically this includes circuits and accessories for ELV powered devices, security, controls, integrated systems, audio/video systems. It encompasses the principles of single source, single load power circuits, control circuits and communications circuits, safe working practices and following work processes that satisfy electrical principles for safety and functionality. |
Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits | |
UEENEEE137ADocument and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology workUnit code: UEENEEE137A Unit description: This unit covers identifying occupational health and safety hazard and risks and documenting control measures. It encompasses identifying workplace hazards, assigning levels of risk, developing control measures to eliminate and/or mitigate risks, reviewing risk control measures and maintaining documentation of hazards, risk control measures and their application in accordance with compliance procedures. |
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | |
UEENEEF102AInstall and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication servicesUnit code: UEENEEF102A Unit description: This unit covers the installation and maintenance of telecommunications cabling in buildings and premises. It encompasses working safely and to Australian Communications and Media Authority's `Open' Cabling Provider Rule, installing multiple telephone line, multi-pair cables, backbone cabling, terminating in socket outlets, termination modules and distributors, testing and compliance checks and completing cabling documentation. |
Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services | |
UEENEEF104AInstall and modify performance data communication copper cablingUnit code: UEENEEF104A Unit description: This unit covers the installation and termination of high performance data copper cabling in buildings and premises and intended for connection a telecommunications network. It encompasses working safely and to standards, installing multiple data lines and backbones using structured twisted pair cabling, terminating at distributors, termination modules and in socket outlets, testing and compliance checks and completing cabling documentation. |
Install and modify performance data communication copper cabling | |
UEENEEF105AInstall and modify optical fibre performance data communication cablingUnit code: UEENEEF105A Unit description: This unit covers the installation and modification of high performance data communication optical fibre cabling in buildings and premises and intended for connection a telecommunications network. It encompasses working safely and to standards, installing multiple data lines and backbones using optical fibre cabling, terminating at distributors, splices and on socket outlets, testing and compliance checks and completing cabling documentation. |
Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling | |
UEENEEF109AInstall and connect data and voice communication equipmentUnit code: UEENEEF109A Unit description: This unit covers the installation, termination and setting up of data and voice equipment for high performance LANs in buildings and premises and intended for connection to a telecommunications network. It encompasses working safely and to standards, installing hubs, routers, switches, decoders, PABXs connected by structured, coaxial and optical fibre cabling, and completing network documentation. |
Install and connect data and voice communication equipment | |
UEENEEF110ASelect and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networksUnit code: UEENEEF110A Unit description: This unit covers selecting and arranging data and voice communication cabling routes, socket outlets, termination modules, switches, routers and distributors in LANs intended for connection to a telecommunications network. The unit encompasses selecting compliant equipment, developing LAN arrangements that comply with regulation, based on calculated and deemed-to-comply solutions and completing network documentation. |
Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks | |
UEENEEF111ATest, report and rectify faults in data and voice installationsUnit code: UEENEEF111A Unit description: This unit covers testing for certification finding and repairing faults in telecommunication installations and local area networks. The unit encompasses working safely, reading cabling diagrams, performance testing, applying logical fault finding procedures, testing functionality of the network, conducting repairs and completing the necessary documentation. |
Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations | |
UEENEEH114ATroubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatusUnit code: UEENEEH114A Unit description: This unit covers determining correct operation of resonance circuits used in electronic apparatus. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including the use of voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in resonance circuits. |
Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus | |
UEENEEK142AApply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sectorUnit code: UEENEEK142A Unit description: This competency standard unit requires the worker to undertake methods of work practice that minimises energy and material usage and to seek energy reduction strategies in the energy sector workplace. The unit seeks to minimise negative impacts on the environment. |
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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UEENEEC001BMaintain documentationUnit code: UEENEEC001B Unit description: This unit covers the maintenance of the variety of documentation required to record work activities, purchases and expenses and compliance obligations. It encompasses documentation typically required in an electrotechnology enterprise, work instructions and procedures and time management. |
Maintain documentation | |
UEENEEC026BParticipate in security equipment work and competency development activitiesUnit code: UEENEEC026B Unit description: This unit covers the application of industry/enterprise policies in actively participating in work activities and in one's own competency development. It complies with established industry/enterprise procedures regarding how work is conducted, understanding responsibilities and obligations under competency development plan, following activities for developing competency, self-monitoring competency development and meeting trainee obligations for periodic reporting of competency development activities. |
Participate in security equipment work and competency development activities | |
UEENEED101AUse computer applications relevant to a workplaceUnit code: UEENEED101A Unit description: This unit covers the basic use of personal computers application relevant to a work function. It encompasses switching the computer on, applying user preferences, selecting basic applications, entering and retrieving information and printing files. |
Use computer applications relevant to a workplace | |
UEENEED102AAssemble, set-up and test computing devicesUnit code: UEENEED102A Unit description: This unit covers assembly, setting up and testing personal computers as directed in computer service manuals. It encompasses safe working practices, checking computer components, assembling components to form a basic personal computer, installing and testing basic operating system, drivers and application software, following written and oral instruction and applying customer relations procedures. |
Assemble, set-up and test computing devices | |
UEENEED146ASet up and configure basic local area network (LAN)Unit code: UEENEED146A Unit description: This unit covers setting up, configuring and maintaining operation of a basic local area network (LAN) of up to 20 connected devices. It encompasses safe working practices, installing network hardware, installing and configuring network software, establish user accounts, configure shared Internet connection and documenting set up parameters and LAN topology. |
Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN) | |
UEENEEF108ASelect and arrange equipment for wireless communication networksUnit code: UEENEEF108A Unit description: This unit covers selecting and arranging of wireless access devices, routers and switches for local area and wide area networks intended for connection to a telecommunications network. The unit encompasses selecting compliant equipment, developing LAN/WAN arrangements that comply with regulation, based on calculated and deemed-to-comply solutions and completing network documentation. |
Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks | |
UEENEEF112AInstall aerial telecommunication cablesUnit code: UEENEEF112A Unit description: This unit covers installation of catenary and aerial telecommunication cables on existing post and poles. The unit encompasses working safely and to standard and specifications, installing catenary cable, fixing communication cables and completing necessary documentation. |
Install aerial telecommunication cables | |
UEENEEF113AInstall underground communication cablesUnit code: UEENEEF113A Unit description: This unit covers installation of underground conduits and ducts and drawing-in communication cables. The unit encompasses working safely and to standard and specifications, preparing and filling trenches, placing conduits and ducts, drawing cables, and completing necessary documentation. |
Install underground communication cables | |
UEENEEF114ASet up and configure basic data communication systemsUnit code: UEENEEF114A Unit description: This unit covers setting up, configuring and maintaining operation of personal computer based data communications systems. It encompasses safe working practices, installing data communications hardware, installing and configuring data communications software and documenting set-up parameters. |
Set up and configure basic data communication systems |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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