Certificate III in Electronics and Communications

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

Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

Solve problems in direct current circuits

Participate in electronics and communications work and competency development activities

Fault find and repair complex power supplies

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems

Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus

Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits

Troubleshoot digital sub-systems

Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies

Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

Deliver a service to customers

Deliver a service to customers

Provide first aid

Provide First Aid

Operate application software packages

Operate application software packages

Install telecommunications network equipment

Assemble electronic components

Conduct quality and functional tests on assembled electronic apparatus

Modify electronic sub-assemblies

Select electronic components for assembly

Set up and check electronic component assembly machines

Use lead-free soldering techniques

Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities

Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities

Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits

Plan an integrated cabling installation system

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

Solve basic problems electronic and digital equipment and circuits

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

Maintain documentation

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

Assemble, set up and test computing devices

Develop web pages for engineering applications

Evaluate and modify object-oriented code programs

Install and configure a client computer operating system and software

Select, install, configure and test multimedia components

Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)

Set up, configure and test biometric devices

Support computer hardware and software for engineering applications

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

Install and connect data and voice communication equipment

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services

Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling

Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling

Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks

Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks

Set up and configure basic data communication systems

Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices

Solve problems in voice and data communications circuits

Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations

Assemble and install reception antennae and signal distribution equipment

Assemble and set up basic security systems

Assemble and set up fixed video/audio components and systems in buildings and premises

Carry out repairs of predictable faults in video and audio replay/recording apparatus

Commission large fire protection systems

Develop software solutions for microcontroller-based systems

Enter and verify programs for fire protection systems

Enter instructions and test wired and wireless security systems

Fault find and repair electronic apparatus

Fault find and repair high-volume office equipment

Find and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic apparatus

Install and test microwave antennae and waveguides

Install commercial video/audio system components

Install fire detection and warning system apparatus

Install large security systems

Operate and maintain amateur radio communication stations

Program and commission commercial access control security systems

Program and commission commercial security closed-circuit television systems

Program and commission commercial security systems

Repair basic computer equipment faults by replacement of modules/sub-assemblies

Repair predictable faults in audio components

Repair predictable faults in general electronic apparatus

Repair predictable faults in television receivers

Repair routine business equipment faults

Set up and adjust commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems

Set up and test residential video/audio equipment

Solve oscillator problems

Solve problems in basic electronic circuits

Troubleshoot communication systems

Troubleshoot faults in television receivers

Troubleshoot fire protection systems

Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems

Troubleshoot professional audio reproduction components

Verify compliance and functionality of fire protection system installations

Verify functionality and compliance of custom electronic installations

Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices

Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments

Develop structured programs to control external devices

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals

Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.

Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring

Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures