Kick start your career in security equipment with this entry-level course. You will gain the skills and knowledge you need to become a security equipment tradesperson.
UEE31411 Certificate III in Security Equipment
Kick start your career in security equipment with this entry-level course. You will gain the skills and knowledge you need to become a security equipment tradesperson.
Take this opportunity to be a part of a growing industry. The electronic equipment industry is likely to perform well over the next five years, with job openings expected to be between 10,000 and 25,000.
In this course you will learn how to commission, install, maintain, and fix both wired and wireless security systems in commercial and industrial premises. You will also learn how to use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes, and specifications in a security equipment setting. Our industry experienced teachers will give you all the support you need to succeed.
Upon successful completion of this course you will be qualified to work as a security equipment tradesperson. You will also be well equipped to pursue further studies in this area.
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 420 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.
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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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
UEENEEH150AAssemble and set up basic security systemsUnit code: UEENEEH150A Unit description: This unit covers installing electronic security systems with up to 50 connected devices typically used in single domestic and small commercial premises. It encompasses, working safely and to standards, following oral and written instructions and procedures, securely placing and connecting security system components, and applying customer relation protocols. |
Assemble and set up basic security systems | |
UEENEEH151AInstall large security systemsUnit code: UEENEEH151A Unit description: This unit covers installing, entering instructions and testing of electronic security systems within excess of 50 connected devices in buildings, premises and precincts. It encompasses working safely and to standards, following and job specifications, securely placing and connecting security system components, and applying customer relation protocols. |
Install large security systems | |
UEENEEH152AEnter instructions and test wired and wireless security systemsUnit code: UEENEEH152A Unit description: This unit covers, entering instructions and testing electronic security systems with up to 50 connected devices typically used in single domestic and small commercial premises. It encompasses safe working practices, basic programming as directed in user manuals, adjusting security devices, system testing and following written and oral instruction and procedures and customer relations. |
Enter instructions and test wired and wireless security systems | |
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 |
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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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
UEENEEH153AProgram and test large security systemsUnit code: UEENEEH153A Unit description: This unit covers programming functions and testing electronic security systems with in excess of 50 connected devices in buildings, premises and precincts. It encompasses safe working practices, programming, adjusting security devices, system testing and following written and oral instruction and procedures and customer relations. |
Program and test large security systems | |
UEENEEH154AProgram and commission commercial security systemsUnit code: UEENEEH154A Unit description: This unit covers installation and testing of security alarm system typically used in commercial buildings and premises The unit encompasses working safely, following specifications and security access scenarios, programming security alarm functions, using circuit diagrams and schedules, and providing as-programmed document. |
Program and commission commercial security systems | |
UEENEEH155AProgram and commission commercial access control security systemsUnit code: UEENEEH155A Unit description: This unit covers installation and testing of security access control system typically uses in commercial buildings and premises The unit encompasses working safely, following specifications and security access scenarios, programming security functions, using circuit diagrams and schedules, and providing as-programmed document. |
Program and commission commercial access control security systems | |
UEENEEH156AProgram and commission commercial security closed circuit television systemsUnit code: UEENEEH156A Unit description: This unit covers installation and testing of security closed circuit television (CCTV) systems typically used in commercial buildings and premises The unit encompasses working safely, following specifications and security observation scenarios, programming security functions, using circuit diagrams and schedules, and providing as-programmed document. |
Program and commission commercial security closed circuit television systems |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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