Level 5, 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

COURSE

UEE30920- Certificate III in Electronics and Communications

 

CRICOS Course Code

103416H

Course Description

This qualification covers competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electronic equipment and devices at component/sub-assembly level with options in communications, audio, video and TV, personal computer and networks, security and custom installations.

Qualification Code

UEE30920

Qualification Title

Certificate III in Electronics and Communications

Total Course Duration

52 Weeks (including holiday breaks)

Volume of learning

1220 Hours

 

Course Structure-

 A total of 1060 weighting points comprising:


  • 680 core weighting points listed on https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/UEE30920; plus 


  • Up to 180 weighting points of the general elective units Group A listed on https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/UEE30920, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification.

There are units of competency within this qualification that contain pre-requisites. Please contact TEDI for further information on 03 9043 3926

Code

Unit of Competency

Core / Elective

Weighting Points 

Pre-requisites required

UEECD0007

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Core

20

 

UEECD0016

Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electro technology work

Core

20

UEECD0007

UEECD0019

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

Core

40

UEECD0007

UEECD0043

Solve problems in direct current circuits

Core

80

UEECD0007

UEECO0007

Participate in electronics and communications work and competency development activities

Core

60

 

UEEEC0060

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

Core

40

UEECD0007

UEECD0019

UEEEC0063

Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems

Core

40

UEEEC0066

UEEEC0066

Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus

Core

80

UEECD0007

UEECD0043 UEEEC0067

UEEEC0067

Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits

Core

40

UEEEC0060

UEEEC0069

Troubleshoot digital sub-systems

Core

80

UEECD0007

UEEEC0060

UEEEC0074

Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus

Core

80

UEECD0007

UEECD0043

UEEEC0075

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies

Core

40

UEECD0007

UEECD0043 UEEEC0060

UEEEC0074

UEECD0019

UEERE0001

Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

Core

20

 

UEEEC0028

Fault find and repair complex power supplies

Core

40

UEECD0007

UEECD0043 UEEEC0060

UEECD0004

Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

Elective

60

Nil

UEECD0005

Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

Elective

60

Nil

UEEEC0065

Solve problems in basic electronic circuits

Elective

100

UEECD0007

UEEEC0029

Fault find and repair electronic apparatus

Elective

40

UEECD0007

UEECD0010

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

Elective

60

Nil

UEECD0026

Manage risk in electrotechnology activities

Elective

60

Nil

 

Entry Requirements

Age requirements

Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.

Academic Requirements:

To enter into this course delivered at TEDI, applicants should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to Australian senior secondary school examination.

Or

Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements considering they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. A minimum of 2 years’ experience would normally be expected; however, each case will be reviewed individually with relevant work experience evidence in the form of an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples and curriculum vitae submitted will be considered. Such learner will be accessed for possible RPL opportunities and their course duration and volume of learning will be adjusted accordingly, if any RPL is granted.

English Language Requirements for International students:

International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require:

  1. i)           Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course;

or,    IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course;

or,    IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course;

Results older than two years are not acceptable.

or, Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher.

Score Guide: Average test score of 61 or higher in Oxford placement test is equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

Students may refer to IELTS equivalent policy for further information.

 

  1. ii)     to provide evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or the Republic of Ireland.

OR

iii)   to provide evidence that they are a citizen of and hold a valid passport from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, or the Republic of Ireland.

OR

  1. iv)   to provide evidence that, within two years* of their signed written agreement date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Students may refer to IELTS equivalent policy for further information.

*The date when TEDI receives the signed written agreement (either through email or in hand)

Test evidence table:

*English Language Test Providers

Minimum Test Score

Minimum Test Score were combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS

Minimum test score was combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS

International English Language Testing System

6.0

5.5

5.0

TOEFL internet-based test (Only accepted if test is taken on or before 25 July 2023)

64

46

35

Cambridge English Advanced (Certificate in

Advanced English)

169

162

154

PTE-A

50

42

36

Occupational English Test

B for each test component

B for each test component

B for each test component

The test must have been taken no more than two years* before you apply to study at TEDI.

Refer to TEDI’s Enrolment Kit and/or students Handbook for detailed information on English language requirements.

Refer to TEDI’s Enrolment Kit and/or students Handbook for detailed information on English language requirements.

 

Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN):

Students undertaking this course at TEDI must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations or any other course related work. To determine this, all students wanting to study at TEDI are required to undertake LLN Test prior to the commencement of the course.  Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support services and/or external support services.

LLN test will be conducted on campus by using an ACSF mapped online LLN assessment tool - LLN Robot - under the supervision of qualified LLN assessor. 

Students will be required to undertake language, literacy and numeracy test (LLN) test and achieve expected performance level of ACSF level 3 for UEE30920 - Certificate III in Electronics and Communications. Refer to TEDI’s Enrolment Kit and/or students Handbook for detailed information.

Computer literacy requirements

Students enrolling into this course must have basic computer skills. Student are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form provided along with the application form.

Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer using support. Students can contact TEDI for any further information or assistance on +61 3 8725 2061.

Materials and Equipment Required 

TEDI will provide access to computers with required resources including access to internet during classroom hours, however, to work on assignments and tasks for self-study, all students are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher. Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). 

All learners are expected to have access to MS office application such as Microsoft Word, an email platform. 

For practical learning in Electronic (UEE) courses, TEDI will provide access to equipment, including but not limited to, Soldering iron, soldering wire, Multimeter, cable stripper, screw driver kit, Tongs. These equipment’s are placed in the practical lab which students can use for their practical learning.

Mode of Delivery:

Face to Face theory learning on campus and Practical learning at Institute’s industrial environment “Technical Electronics Centre” located at TEDI's workshop for a minimum 20 hours per week.

Delivery Location 

Theory - Level 5, 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria – 3000 Australia

Practical - 17 David St, BRUNSWICK, Victoria – 3056 Australia

 

Fees & Charges

Total Course Fee: $35,500

Tuition Fee: $AU 30,000

Non-Tuition Fee: $AU 5500

Pathways

Pathway from the Qualification

Successful completion may enable the students to apply for UEE41520- Certificate IV in Video and Audio Systems.

Employment Pathways 

Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in the following:

  • Electrician-Cabling
  • Electronics and Communications Tradesperson.
  • Electronic Equipment Trades Worker.
  • Telecommunications Technicians-Data and Voice.

Above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register (https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/learn-and-train/courses/UEE30920) & (www.training.gov.au), it doesn't imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course.

TEDI doesn’t claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses as it will be misleading

Course Information may not be sufficient to make an Enrolment decision Please read this information in conjunction with Student Handbook available on this website.