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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– In order to achieve this qualification, student must complete following 34 unit of competencies.

Unit Code	Unit Name	Weighting Points	Pre-Requisites							Core / Elective
UEECD0007	Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace	20	NA							Core
UEECD0010	Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report	60	NA							Outside Elective
UEECD0019	Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components	40	UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace							Core
UEECD0016	Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work	20	UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace							Core
UEEEC0074	Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus	80	UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace	UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits						Core
UEEEC0060	Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components	40	UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace	UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components						Core
UEEEC0075	Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies*	40	UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace	UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components	UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components	UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits	UEEEC0074 Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus			Core
UEECD0004	Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems	60	NA
UEECD0005	Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems	60	NA
UEERE0001	Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector	20	NA							Core
UEEEC0028	Fault find and repair complex power supplies	40	UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace	UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits	UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components					Core
UEEEC0067	Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits	40	UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components							Core
UEEEC0069	Troubleshoot digital sub-systems	80	UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace	UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components						Core
UEEEC0066	Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus	80	UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace	UEEEC0067 Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits	UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits					Core
UEEEC0063	Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems	40	UEEEC0066 Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus							Core
UEEEC0058	Repair predictable faults in television receivers	120	UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace	UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components	UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components	UEEEC0075 Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies	UEEEC0069 Troubleshoot digital sub-systems	UEEEC0066 Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus	UEEEC0028 Fault find and repair complex power supplies	Elective – Group A
UEECO0007	Participate in electronics and communications work and competency development activities	60	NA							Core
UEECD0043	Solve problems in direct current	80	UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace							Core
UEEEC0065	Solve problems in basic electronic circuits	100	UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace							Elective- Group A
UEEEC0029	Fault find and repair electronic apparatus	40	UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace							Elective- Group A
UEECD0026	Manage risk in electrotechnology activities	60	NA							Outside Elective

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.

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:

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.
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
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
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 where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS	Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)	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
TOEFL internet-based test that were completed between 26 July 2023 and 4 May 2024, will not be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. During this period, the TOEFL iBT test being offered was not an approved test For more information refer this link https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language
Cambridge English Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English)	169	162	154
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)	50	42	36
Occupational English Test	B for each test component	B for each test component	B for each test component

Tests taken after 7 August 2025

Test name	Minimum test score (Direct entry)	Minimum test score: if principal course is accompanied by at least 10 weeks of an ELICOS;	Minimum test score: if principal course is accompanied by at least 20 weeks of an ELICOS.
C1 Advanced	Overall band score of 161	Not accepted for purposes of subclause 500.213(1) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.	Not accepted for purposes of subclause 500.213(1) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.
CELPIP General	Overall band score of 7	Overall band score of 6	Overall band score of 5
IELTS Academic or General Training	Average band score of 6.0	Average band score of 5.5	Average band score of 5.0
Language Cert Academic	Overall band score of 61	Overall band score of 54	Overall band score of 46
MET (Michigan English Test)	Overall band score of 53	Overall band score of 49	Overall band score of 44
OET (Occupational English Test)	Overall band score of 1210	Overall band score of 1090	Overall band score of 1020
PTE Academic	Overall band score of 47	Overall band score of 39	Overall band score of 31
TOEFL iBT	Total band score of 67	Total band score of 51	Total band score of 37

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.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills (LLND) :

At TEDI, we are committed to supporting every student in developing the core skills needed to succeed in their course and meet future workplace demands.

All prospective students are required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills assessment prior to enrolment.

This assessment helps us:

The LLND assessment is conducted using LLN Robot, a digital tool aligned with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

Students enrolling in UEE30920 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications are required to demonstrate skills at ACSF Level 3 (Performance Level).

Where support needs are identified, students will be provided with an ACSF support plan or referred to external support services, as part of our commitment to student wellbeing and academic success.

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: $30,500

Tuition Fee: $AU 30,000

Non-Tuition Fee: $AU 5,500

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:

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.

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