Overview
This course provides training in selecting, installing, setting up, testing, fault finding, repairing and maintenance of electronic equipment and devices at component/sub-assembly level. There are elective options in radio frequency and security. This program is available to apprentices and non-apprentices.
| Qualification: |
Certificate III in Electronics and Communications UEE30911 |
| Program No: |
C3-FE27 |
| Campus: |
CIT Fyshwick |
| Duration: |
The course duration is normally 6 semesters part-time (i.e., 3 years, of about 8 hours per week probably with work release) OR full-time equivalent if there are sufficient enrolments.
For further information on 'block release' training in this program please contact us on +61 2 6207 3188. |
| Indicative Cost: |
$2,080
Apprentice/trainee $1,790 |
| Likely Job Outcome: |
The electronics trade-qualified person works on installing, commissioning, repairing and maintaining electronic equipment. This includes communications, audio, video and TV, personal computer and networks, security and custom installations, appropriate to the specialisation completed. |
| Enrolment Type: |
Standard; Apprentice/Trainee |
| Share: |
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Entry Requirements / How to Apply
If you are entering this program as an apprentice/trainee you must:
• be employed in industry
• be an Apprentice or Trainee under the Australian Apprenticeship Scheme (AAS) and be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) prior to enrolment.
This program has pre-requisite requirements as shown below. All prerequisites must be achieved. Discuss with a CIT teacher during enrolment to ensure you have met these requirements.
To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Literacy Skills Information
We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework levels of at least 2 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your program of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this program. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with a lower level program, or enrol in the Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways (FSK10213) to develop your literacy skills. Please visit Foundation Skills.
Transition Information
Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.
Subject Information
Stage 1 Core: Complete all 360 credit points
- UEENEEC021B Participate
in electronics and communications work and competency development
activities
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1042 |
| Cost: |
Standard $44.00
Apprentice $42.50 |
| Credit Points: |
60 |
| 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,
selfmonitoring competency development and meeting trainee obligations
for periodic reporting of competency development activities. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- UEENEEE137A Document
and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology
work
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1226 |
| Cost: |
Standard $44.00
Apprentice $40.00 |
| Credit Points: |
20 |
| 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. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the
workplace
|
- UEENEEE102A Fabricate,
assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC754 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00
Apprentice $55.00 |
| Credit Points: |
40 |
| 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. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the
workplace
|
- UEENEEK142A Apply
environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC774 |
| Cost: |
Standard $44.00
Apprentice $85.00 |
| Credit Points: |
20 |
| 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. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- UEENEEE104A Solve
problems in d.c. circuits
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC855 |
| Cost: |
Standard $176.00
Apprentice $50.00 |
| Credit Points: |
80 |
| 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. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the
workplace
|
- UEENEEH102A Repairs
basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC861 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00
Apprentice $87.50 |
| Credit Points: |
40 |
| Description: |
This unit deals the replacement of electronic components, cabling
and sub systems of electronic apparatus. It encompasses safe working
practices, following written and oral instruction and procedures,
basic testing and techniques, dismantling and assembling apparatus and
disconnecting and reconnecting components. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEE102A Fabricate,
assemble and dismantle utilities industry
components
|
- UEENEEH114A Troubleshoot
resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC862 |
| Cost: |
Standard $176.00
Apprentice $87.50 |
| Credit Points: |
80 |
| 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. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEE104A Solve problems in
d.c. circuits
UEENEEH169A Solve problems in basic electronic
circuits
|
- UEENEEE101A Apply
Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the
workplace
-
| CIT Code: |
OHSS433 |
| Cost: |
Standard $44.00
Apprentice $20.00 |
| Credit Points: |
20 |
| 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. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
Stage 2 Core: Complete all 320 credit points
- UEENEEH111A Troubleshoot
single phase input d.c. power supplies
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1071 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00
Apprentice $110.00 |
| Credit Points: |
40 |
| Description: |
This unit covers determining correct operation of independent
power supplies and power supply sections of 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 d.c. power supplies with single phases input. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEE104A Solve problems in
d.c. circuits
UEENEEH102A Repairs basic electronic apparatus
faults by replacement of components
UEENEEH114A Troubleshoot
resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
UEENEEH169A Solve
problems in basic electronic
circuits
|
- UEENEEH112A Troubleshoot
digital sub-systems
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1072 |
| Cost: |
Standard $176.00
Apprentice $115.00 |
| Credit Points: |
80 |
| Description: |
This unit covers determining correct operation of digital
sub-systems. 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 digital components
circuits. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEH102A Repairs basic
electronic apparatus faults by replacement of
components
|
- UEENEEH113A Troubleshoot
amplifiers in an electronic apparatus
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1073 |
| Cost: |
Standard $176.00
Apprentice $115.00 |
| Credit Points: |
80 |
| Description: |
This unit covers determining correct operation of amplifiers. 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 amplifier sections/circuits. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEE104A Solve problems in
d.c. circuits
UEENEEH102A Repairs basic electronic apparatus
faults by replacement of components
UEENEEH114A Troubleshoot
resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
UEENEEH139A
Troubleshoot basic amplifier
circuits
|
- UEENEEH138A Fault
find and repair complex power supplies
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1078 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00
Apprentice $115.00 |
| Credit Points: |
40 |
| Description: |
This unit covers fault finding and repair of regulated and switch
mode power supplies The unit encompasses safe working practices,
interpreting circuit diagrams, applying logical fault finding
procedures, conducting repairs, safety and functional testing and
completing the necessary service documentation. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEE104A Solve problems in
d.c. circuits
UEENEEH102A Repairs basic electronic apparatus
faults by replacement of components
UEENEEH114A Troubleshoot
resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
UEENEEH169A Solve
problems in basic electronic
circuits
|
- UEENEEH139A Troubleshoot
basic amplifier circuits
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1079 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00
Apprentice $115.00 |
| Credit Points: |
40 |
| Description: |
This unit covers determining correct operation of basic amplifier
circuits. 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 basic amplifier
circuits. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEH102A Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by
replacement of components
UEENEEH114A Troubleshoot resonance
circuits in an electronic
apparatus
|
- UEENEEH146A Solve
fundamental electronic communications system problems
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1082 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00
Apprentice $110.00 |
| Credit Points: |
40 |
| Description: |
This unit covers ascertaining correct operation of communications
systems and solving fundamental system problems as met in engineering
support work functions. It encompasses working safely; problem solving
techniques, and the use of a range of measuring devices, providing
solutions derived from measurements to predictable problems in
electronic communication systems. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEH113A Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic
apparatus
|
Stage 3 Electives: Complete 380 credit points
- UEENEEA101A Assemble
electronic components
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1221 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00
Apprentice $42.50 |
| Credit Points: |
40 |
| Description: |
This unit covers fitting and inter connecting of electronic sub
assemblies. It encompasses the safe use of hand tools, powered tools,
identifying components, high reliability soldering, following set
procedures and work instructions and keeping work records. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the
workplace
|
- UEENEED104A Use
engineering applications software on personal computers
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1127 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00 |
| Credit Points: |
40 |
| Description: |
This unit covers the use of computer application relevant to
engineering support work functions. It encompasses applying user
preferences, using application menus and tools, entering and retrieve
information, working with groups and transferring and printing files.
Note: Examples of engineering application software are Visio,
Electronic Work Bench, Lab View, Network Simulator. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the
workplace
|
- UEENEEE105A Fix
and secure electrotechnology equipment
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC756 |
| Cost: |
Standard $44.00
Apprentice $50.00 |
| Credit Points: |
20 |
| 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. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the
workplace
|
- UEENEEE107A Use
drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC757 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00
Apprentice $40.00 |
| Credit Points: |
40 |
| 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 |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the
workplace
|
- UEENEEH116A Find
and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic apparatus
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1074 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00
Apprentice $42.50 |
| Credit Points: |
40 |
| Description: |
This unit covers fault finding and repair of microwave amplifier
sections in electronic apparatus. The unit encompasses safe working
practices, interpreting circuit diagrams, applying logical fault
finding procedures, conducting repairs, safety and functional testing
and completing the necessary service documentation. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEE104A Solve problems in
d.c. circuits
UEENEEH102A Repairs basic electronic apparatus
faults by replacement of components
UEENEEH113A Troubleshoot
amplifiers in an electronic apparatus
UEENEEH114A Troubleshoot
resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
UEENEEH139A
Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits
UEENEEH146A Solve
fundamental electronic communications system problems
UEENEEH169A
Solve problems in basic electronic
circuits
|
- UEENEEH142A Solve
oscillator problems
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1081 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00
Apprentice $85.00 |
| Credit Points: |
40 |
| Description: |
This unit covers determining correct operation of discrete
component and modularised oscillators. It encompasses working safely,
problem solving procedures, including the use of; voltage, current,
resistance and phase measuring devices, providing solutions derived
from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in
oscillators. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEH114A Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic
apparatus
UEENEEH139A Troubleshoot basic amplifier
circuits
|
- UEENEEH166A Troubleshoot
microcontroller based hardware systems
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1235 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00 |
| Credit Points: |
40 |
| Description: |
This unit covers determining correct operation of microcontroller
systems. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures,
providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to
predictable faults in microcontroller hardware. |
| Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- UEENEEH172A Troubleshoot
communication systems
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1084 |
| Cost: |
Standard $176.00
Apprentice $85.00 |
| Credit Points: |
80 |
| Description: |
This unit covers fault finding and repair of communication
systems. The unit encompasses safe working practices, interpreting
circuit diagrams, applying logical fault finding procedures,
conducting repairs, safety and functional testing and completing the
necessary service documentation. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEH146A Solve fundamental electronic communications system
problems
|
- UEENEEH118A Fault
find and repair electronic apparatus
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1075 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00 |
| Credit Points: |
40 |
| Description: |
This unit covers fault finding and repairing of general
electronic apparatus. The unit encompasses safe working practices,
consulting apparatus service manuals, interpreting circuit diagrams,
applying logical fault finding procedures, conducting repairs, safety
and functional testing and completing the necessary service
documentation. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the
workplace
|
- UEENEEA102A Select
electronic components for assembly
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1222 |
| Cost: |
Standard $44.00 |
| Credit Points: |
20 |
| Description: |
This unit covers identifying and selecting electronic components
for assembly from job specifications. It encompasses working safely,
interpreting job specifications, identifying components by colour code
and markings and following quality procedures and work
instructions. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the
workplace
|
- UEENEED146A Set
up and configure basic local area network (LAN)
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1224 |
| Cost: |
Standard $88.00
Apprentice $85.00 |
| Credit Points: |
40 |
| 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. Note: This unit applies to all aspects
of Electrotechnology engineering applications only. For general
competencies related to Information Technologies refer to the latest
endorsed IT Training Package. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEED102A Assemble, set-up and test computing devices
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes
and practices in the
workplace
|
- UEENEEH150A Assemble
and set up basic security systems
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1083 |
| Cost: |
Standard $176.00
Apprentice $85.00 |
| Credit Points: |
80 |
| 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. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE102A Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry
components
UEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnology
equipment
UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules,
standards, codes and
specifications
|
- UEENEEI116A Assemble,
enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped
devices
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1044 |
| Cost: |
Standard $44.00
Apprentice $42.50 |
| Credit Points: |
20 |
| Description: |
This unit covers assembling and entering instructions in
microprocessor-equipped devices (embedded system) with simple built-in
programming function and verifying that the device operates as
intended. It encompasses safe working practices, checking device
installation, following written and oral instruction and procedures
and completing necessary documentation. Note: Examples of devices
are simple programmable relays, timers, temperature controllers,
switches and basic detection devices for security and fire the like.
|
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the
workplace
|
- UEENEEH151A Install
large security systems
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1234 |
| Cost: |
Standard $220.00
Apprentice $42.50 |
| Credit Points: |
100 |
| 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. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE102A Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry
components
UEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnology
equipment
UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules,
standards, codes and specifications
UEENEEH150A Assemble and set
up basic security systems
|
- UEENEEH169A Solve
problems in basic electronic circuits
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1153 |
| Cost: |
Standard $220.00
Apprentice $42.50 |
| Credit Points: |
100 |
| Description: |
This competency standard unit covers determining correct
operation of single source parallel and series-parallel circuits and
providing solutions as they apply to various electronic 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 multiple path circuit. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the
workplace
|
- UEENEED102A Assemble,
set-up and test computing devices
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1125 |
| Cost: |
Standard $176.00 |
| Credit Points: |
80 |
| 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.
Note: This unit applies to all aspects of Electrotechnology �
engineering applications only. For general competencies related to
Information Technologies refer to the latest endorsed IT Training
Package. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the
workplace
|
- UEENEEF102A Install
and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC1052 |
| Cost: |
Standard $264.00
Apprentice $170.00 |
| Credit Points: |
120 |
| 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. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEE102A Fabricate,
assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEENEEE104A
Solve problems in d.c. circuits
UEENEEE105A Fix and secure
electrotechnology equipment
UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams,
schedules, standards, codes and
specifications
|
- UEENEED101A Use
computer applications relevant to a workplace
-
| CIT Code: |
ELEC948 |
| Cost: |
Standard $44.00
Apprentice $40.00 |
| Credit Points: |
20 |
| 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. |
| Prerequisites: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
codes and practices in the
workplace
|
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