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 course is available to apprentices and non-apprentices.
Qualification: |
Certificate III in Electronics and Communications UEE30920 |
Next Intake: |
Semester 1 2025
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Course No: |
C3-TS27 |
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. |
Cost Info: |
Enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total course cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.
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Indicative Cost: |
Standard - $2,381
Apprentice/Trainee
- Subsidised - $2,619
- Full Fee - $12,500 |
Likely Job Outcome: |
The electronics trade-qualified person works on installing, commissioning, repairing and maintaining electronic equipment. This includes communications, audio, personal computer and networks, security and custom installations, appropriate to the specialisation completed. |
Application Type: |
Standard |
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Additional Information
Students will need to have, or have access to:
Hand tools such as screw drivers, plyers, tweezers and ESD Protection (Electronic Discharge)
PPE including protective footwear, safety eye goggles, and protective clothing
Computers capable of operating CAD
Stationary and a scientific calculator.
Entry Requirements
If you are entering this course 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 course 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).
Skills Recognition
To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Literacy Skills Information
We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. 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 the lower level course. 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
Complete 1060 credit points
Stage 1 - Complete all 180 credit points
- UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1369 |
| Cost: | Standard $51.00
Apprentice $51.00 |
| Credit Points: | 20 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and codes of practices in the electrotechnology workplace.It includes applying safe working practices, following workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control. It also includes electrotechnology worker responsibilities and application for health and safety, risk management and adherence to safety practices as part of electrotechnology work functions when preparing to enter a work area.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | Nil |
- UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1390 |
| Cost: | Standard $222.00
Apprentice $222.00 |
| Credit Points: | 80 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to determine correct operation of single source direct current (d.c.) series, parallel and series-parallel circuits and provide solutions to various electrotechnology work functions.It includes working safely; using voltage, current and resistance measuring devices; and providing solutions to measurement and calculation problems derived from single and multiple path circuits.The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V d.c.Competency development activities in this unit are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, a relevant contract of training, such as an apprenticeship, may be required.Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations. |
| Prerequisites: | UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
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- UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1376 |
| Cost: | Standard $96.00
Apprentice $96.00 |
| Credit Points: | 40 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components using fitting and metal fabrication techniques.It includes the safe use of hand tools, fixed and portable power tools; cutting, shaping, joining and fixing; using metallic and non-metallic materials; dismantling and assembling equipment; mechanical measurement and marking out; and, reading drawings/diagrams.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
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- UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1374 |
| Cost: | Standard $51.00
Apprentice $51.00 |
| Credit Points: | 20 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify, document and apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazard and risk control measures associated with electrotechnology work.It includes 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.This unit addresses information, processes and techniques for the application of WHS/OHS, specific to working in the electrotechnology sector and is essential for workers without managerial or supervisory responsibilities.Typically, this unit will relate to the type of job being undertaken, electrical conditions, energy levels, radiation levels, toxic substances, airborne particles, pressure discharge, explosive atmosphere, worksite location, general worksite conditions, specific work location, moving parts, tools and equipment, workers competence and/or capacity and/or personal effects.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
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- UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1377 |
| Cost: | Standard $51.00
Apprentice $51.00 |
| Credit Points: | 20 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fix, secure and mount electrotechnology equipment to hollow walls, solid walls and metal fixings.It includes the safe use of hand and portable tools/ power tools and the selection and safe application of fixing devices and supporting accessories/equipment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
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Stage 1.5 - Complete all 180 credit points
- UEEEC0074 Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1480 |
| Cost: | Standard $222.00
Apprentice $222.00 |
| Credit Points: | 80 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus.It includes working safely, applying problem-solving procedures, and providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to problems in resonance circuits.Permits may be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits
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- UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1558 |
| Cost: | Standard $40.00
Apprentice $40.00 |
| Credit Points: | 20 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable procedures in the energy sector.It includes identifying and applying sustainable methods of work practice that minimise energy and material usage and to apply energy reduction strategies in the energy sector workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | Nil |
- UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1392 |
| Cost: | Standard $96.00
Apprentice $96.00 |
| Credit Points: | 40 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use drawings, diagrams, cable schedules, industry standards, codes of practice and specifications as they apply to various electrotechnology work functions.It includes interpreting schematic, wiring and mechanical diagrams, equipment and cable/connection schedules and manuals; and the use and format of compliance standards, codes and job specifications used in the electrotechnology industry. It also includes the use of site and architectural drawings/plans to show the location of services, apparatus, plant and machinery.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
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- UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1466 |
| Cost: | Standard $160.00
Apprentice $160.00 |
| Credit Points: | 40 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to replace electronic components, cabling and sub-systems of electronic apparatus. It includes safe working practices, testing, dismantling and assembling apparatus, using equipment and tools correctly (including soldering equipment) and disconnecting and reconnecting components to repair electronic apparatus faults.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
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Stage 2 - Complete all 160 credit points
- UEEEC0066 Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1472 |
| Cost: | Standard $208.00
Apprentice $208.00 |
| Credit Points: | 80 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus. It includes preparing to troubleshoot amplifiers, troubleshooting amplifiers, completing work and documenting troubleshooting activities.Permits may be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits
UEEEC0067 Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits
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- UEEEC0075 Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1481 |
| Cost: | Standard $115.00
Apprentice $115.00 |
| Credit Points: | 40 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to determine the correct operation of independent power supplies and power supply sections of electronic apparatus.It includes troubleshooting and applying problem-solving procedures; working safely; using voltage, current and resistance measuring devices to measure and calculate; and providing solutions to predictable problems in direct current (d.c.) power supplies with single phase inputs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits
UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
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- UEEEC0067 Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1473 |
| Cost: | Standard $115.00
Apprentice $115.00 |
| Credit Points: | 40 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits. It includes preparing to troubleshoot basic amplifiers, solving basic amplifier circuit problems, completing work and reporting on problem-solving activities.Permits may be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitationNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
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Stage 2.5 - Complete all 160 credit points
- UEEEC0028 Fault find and repair complex power supplies
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1446 |
| Cost: | Standard $115.00
Apprentice $115.00 |
| Credit Points: | 40 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fault find and repair complex power supplies.It includes preparing to find and repair faults in complex power supplies, finding and repairing faults, and completing and reporting on repair activities.Permits may be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | 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
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- UEEEC0069 Troubleshoot digital sub-systems
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1475 |
| Cost: | Standard $208.00
Apprentice $208.00 |
| Credit Points: | 80 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot digital sub-systems. It includes working safely, applying problem-solving procedures, using measuring devices, and providing solutions from measurements and calculations to provide solutions in digital components circuits.The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.). Competency development activities in this unit are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, skills and knowledge described in this unit require a relevant contract of training, such as an Australian Apprenticeship. Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.Permits may also be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.No other licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
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- UEEEC0063 Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1469 |
| Cost: | Standard $115.00
Apprentice $115.00 |
| Credit Points: | 40 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to solve fundamental electronic communications system problems.It includes ascertaining correct operation of communications system and solving fundamental system problems as met in engineering support work functions. It also includes working safely, applying problem-solving techniques, using a range of measuring devices, and providing solutions derived from measurements to predictable problems in an electronic communications system.Permits may be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEEEC0066 Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus
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Stage 3 - Complete 220 credit points
- UEEEC0068 Troubleshoot communication systems
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1474 |
| Cost: | Standard $108.00
Apprentice $108.00 |
| Credit Points: | 80 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot communications systems.It includes fault finding and repairing communications systems. It also includes working safely, interpreting circuit diagrams, applying logical fault-finding procedures, conducting repairs, safety and functional testing, and completing the necessary service documentation. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits
UEEEC0063 Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems
UEEEC0074 Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
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- UEEEC0061 Set up and adjust commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1467 |
| Cost: | Standard $60.00
Apprentice $60.00 |
| Credit Points: | 60 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up and adjust commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems for optimum performance. It includes preparing for, setting up and adjusting commercial RF transmission and reception systems, signal testing and analysis, and completing reports on set-up and adjustment activities. Permits may be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits
UEEEC0063 Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems
UEEEC0074 Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
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- UEEEC0064 Solve oscillator problems
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1470 |
| Cost: | Standard $60.00
Apprentice $60.00 |
| Credit Points: | 40 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to solve oscillator problems. It includes preparing to work on oscillator sections, solving oscillator section problems, completing work and reporting problem-solving activities.Permits may be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEEEC0067 Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits
UEEEC0074 Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
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- UEEEC0038 Find and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic apparatus
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1449 |
| Cost: | Standard $60.00
Apprentice $60.00 |
| Credit Points: | 40 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to find and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic apparatus.It includes preparing to find and repair faults, finding faults, repairing faults, and completing and reporting on repair activities.Permits may be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | 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
UEEEC0063 Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems
UEEEC0066 Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus
UEEEC0067 Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits
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Stage 3.5: Complete 160 credit points
- UEEEC0029 Fault find and repair electronic apparatus
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1447 |
| Cost: | Standard $60.00
Apprentice $60.00 |
| Credit Points: | 40 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fault find and repair electronic apparatus.It includes preparing to find and repair faults, finding faults, and completing and reporting on repair activities.Permits may be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
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- UEEIC0002 Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1513 |
| Cost: | Standard $30.00
Apprentice $30.00 |
| Credit Points: | 20 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped device with simple inbuilt programming functions ensuring the device operates as intended.It includes working safely, checking device installation, following written and oral instructions and workplace procedures, and completing necessary documentation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
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- UEEAS0001 Assemble electronic components
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1360 |
| Cost: | Standard $90.00
Apprentice $90.00 |
| Credit Points: | 40 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assemble electronic components.It includes preparing and assembling electronic apparatus. It also includes qualify checking of assembled components.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
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- UEECO0007 Participate in electronics and communications work and competency development activities
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| CIT Code: | ELEC1400 |
| Cost: | Standard $48.00
Apprentice $48.00 |
| Credit Points: | 60 |
| Description: | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to participate in electronics and communications work and competency development activities.It includes identifying responsibilities and obligations under competency development plan, following activities for developing competency, self-monitoring competency development and meeting obligations for periodic reporting of competency development activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| Prerequisites: | Nil |
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