Course Overview
(Apprenticeships only)

AIVD offers the UEE30420 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications as an Apprenticeship in NSW. This qualification covers competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain telecommunications and high-performance data services in buildings and premises. It includes Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) requirements for Open Cabler Registration.

Qualification Duration

This course is delivered over a period of 13 - 24 months.

Qualification AQF Level

Certificate III

Delivery Mode

This qualification is delivered using a face-to-face, classroom-based delivery mode in the form of a apprenticeship.

The successful completion of this qualification requires competency to be achieve in all Core Units AND Elective units to achieve a total of 1060 weighting points.

For a full list of units, please download the course guide here.

To be eligible to study this course as an apprentice you must:

• Be employed as an apprentice in industry
• Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application

Open Registration Units

Unit CodeUnit NameCore/Elective
UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplaceCore
UEECD0019Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components*Core
UEEDV0005Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunications*Core
UEECD0043Solve problems in direct current circuitsCore
UEECD0020Fix and secure eletrotechnology equipmentCore
UEECD0051Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications*Core

Fundamentals Units

Unit CodeUnit NameCore/Elective
UEECD0016Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work*Core
UEECO0074Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronis apparatus *Core
UEECD0025Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits*Core
UEERE0001Apply environmental and sustainable procedures in the energy sectorCore

Combined Endorsements

Unit CodeUnit NameCore/Elective
UEEDV0008Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling*Core
UEEDV0006Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling*Core

Assemble & Setup Devices & Equipment

Unit CodeUnit NameCore/Elective
UEECS0003Assemble, set up and test computing devices*Elective
UEEDV0001Assemble and connect telecommunications frames and cabinetsElective

Design and Configure Voice & Data Communications (VOIP)

Unit CodeUnit NameCore/Elective
UEECO0012Participate in voice and data communications work and competency development activitiesCore
UEEDV0004Install and connect data and voice communications equipment*Core
UEEDV0014Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations*Core
UEEDV0009Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networksCore

Design and Configure LAN & Wireless Networks

Unit CodeUnit NameCore/Elective
UEECO0015Provide quotations for installation or service jobsElective
UEECD0028Plan an integrated cabling installation systemElective
UEECS0029Setup and configure basic local are network (LAN)Elective
UEEDV0011Set up and configure basic data communication systems*Elective
UEEDV0012Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices*Elective
*= these units contain pre-requisites
NB: Australian Institute of Vocational Development DOES NOT issue any registrations or licenses, however some of the units in this qualification qualify you to apply for registration and licensing once completed.
  1. ACMA Restricted & Open Cabling Registration
  2. Install & terminate Copper, Fibre & Aerial data cabling
  3. Lay underground cabling in Pit & Pipe
  4. Cable testing & fault finding
  5. Setup of wireless & advanced IP networks & equipment
  6. Install voice & data equipment (VOIP)

You may be eligible for fee free apprenticeship training. To check if you are eligible, CLICK HERE

To view the full course fees and funding options available CLICK HERE

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligbility criteria applies.

Download our resources for more information and a full list of units.

Course Brochure
Course Outline

Training Location

Arndell Park

2/11 Holbeche Road
Arndell Park, NSW 2148

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