Electronic Equipment Trades Workers install, maintain and repair electronic equipment and systems such as audio and visual reproduction equipment, home entertainment systems, computers and electronic security systems.
Occupation description
Electronic Equipment Trades Workers install, maintain and repair electronic equipment and systems such as audio and visual reproduction equipment, home entertainment systems, computers and electronic security systems.
Their job involves:
- examining and testing equipment and systems to diagnose faults.
- adjusting, repairing, and replacing worn and defective parts and wiring, and maintaining equipment and systems.
- reassembling, test operating and adjusting equipment.
- advising users of correct operating procedures to prevent malfunctions.
How will I be assessed?
Documentary Evidence Assessment
We will review your documentary evidence to ensure it meets the employment and training requirements and indicates that you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience as a Electronic Equipment Trades Workers.
You can find information about the employment, training, and document requirements below:
- For information on what evidence you need to include with your application, download the Evidence guide.
- If you are in pathway 1 you also need to find information on assessment for your specific occupation
- For information about the employment experience requirements for a Pathway 1 application, please refer to the Pathway 1 Employment Experience Guidelines.
- If you are applying for a Pathway 2 assessment, please read the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.
Technical Assessment
If you are successful in Stage 1, you will complete a technical assessment.
For more information about the technical assessment, see the Pathway 1 Technical Assessment Guide and Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.
What skills and knowledge do I need?
The qualification relevant to this occupation in UEE30920 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications. To be awarded this qualification, you must demonstrate your skills and knowledge in the units of competency listed below. Each unit of competency defines a selection of knowledge and skills required in Australian workplaces.
You must achieve 21 units of competency:
- 14 core units
- 7 elective units
- Core Units
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Code Title UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work* UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components* UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits* UEECO0007 Participate in electronics and communications work and competency development activities UEEEC0028 Fault find and repair complex power supplies* 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* UEEEC0069 Troubleshoot digital sub-systems* UEEEC0074 Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus* UEEEC0075 Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies* UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
- Elective Units
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Code Title UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications* UEEDV0005 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services* UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment* UEECS0003 Assemble, set up and test computing devices* UEECS0029 Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)* UEECS0033 Use engineering applications software on personal computers UEEEC0072 Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems
You must demonstrate competency in all core and elective units of competency and all of their prerequisite units.
NOTE: * indicates that a unit requires a pre-requisite/s
How to Apply
If you're a tradesperson, your skills and experience will be assessed by someone who has worked in your trade and understands your skills and qualifications. VETASSES is Australia's leading assessment body for trades and we can assess 27 different trade occupations.
Step 1
Check your eligibility to apply for a Trade Skills Assessment.
Step 2
Understand the Assessment Process
Step 3
Confirm the type of evidence you may be asked to provide
Step 4
Find the cost you’ll need to pay up front for your trade skills assessment
Step 5
FAQs
You are strongly encouraged to review each of the units of competency shown above. To do this:
1. Go to the following website: http://training.gov.au/Search.
2. Enter a unit code (e.g. MSMWHS200) into the ‘Title or code’ search box.
3. Click on the ‘NRT’ button.
4. Click on the ‘Search’ button.
5. Read the Unit of Competency information.