Electrotechnology record of changes

Update to Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework Stage 6 Syllabus

(Official notice NESA 33/23)

NESA has updated the Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework Stage 6 Syllabus following the release of version 5 (20 December 2022) and version 6 (8 February 2023) of the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package on training.gov.au.

There are minor updates to HSC Content.

The updated syllabus and status of units of competency for qualifications in the Framework based on UEEv6 are now available.

Effective immediately.

Summary of changes:

• Training Package reference updated from UEEv4 to UEEv6
• HSC elective units of competency (Section 2.5.2):
  • updated to reflect current unit of competency code and title:
    • UEERE0086 Promote sustainable energy practices supersedes
      UEERE0020 Promote sustainable energy practices in the community (not equivalent)
  • deleted from the Framework:
    • BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers
    • ICTICT203 Operate application software packages
• Additional HSC elective units of competency for school-based apprentices (Section 2.5.3):
  • added to the Framework:
    • UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits
  • deleted from the Framework:
    • UEERE0022 Solve basic problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus and systems
• HSC focus areas (HSC Content):
  • Safety – referenced codes of practice updated
  • Sustainability – named regulators and bodies updated
  • Working in the industry – named regulator updated.

Schools and colleges should consult with their school system and/or RTO regarding this update and delivery of courses from the Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework for all their electrotechnology students in 2024.

Updated exam specifications for HSC VET exams

(Official notice NESA 29/23)

NESA has made a minor update to the HSC exam specifications for Electrotechnology.

Section II will include 10 to 12 items in total.

Effective from the 2024 HSC exam.

Reminder – updated performance band descriptions for HSC VET exams

(Official notice NESA 28/23)

NESA updated the performance band descriptions for Electrotechnology.

Effective from the 2023 HSC exam.

Amendment – Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework syllabus

(NESA News)

NESA has amended the Stage 6 Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework syllabus following the release of version 3.2 (19 July 2022) and version 4.0 (24 October 2022) of the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package on training.gov.au.

No impact on HSC courses and their requirements. No changes to HSC Content.

The cover page of the syllabus, associated documents and support materials now reference UEEv4.0, and are available on the NESA website.

Update to Stage 6 Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework syllabuses

(Official notice NESA 15/22)

NESA has updated the Electrotechnology syllabus, based on UEE11v1.5, for Year 12 2022 (final HSC exam 2022).

There is no change to examinable content (HSC Content) for the 2022 HSC exam.

The updated syllabus based on UEE11v1.5 is now available. Effective immediately.

Summary of changes:

• HSC elective units of competency (Tables 4 and 5), includes both:
  • CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry and
    CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry (superseded)
  • HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and
    HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (superseded)
  • ICTTEN203 Install and configure a home or small office network and
    ICTTEN2207A Install and configure a home or small office network (superseded)
  • ICTTEN204 Install and configure a small to medium business network and
    ICTTEN2208A Install and configure a small to medium business network (superseded)
  • ICTTEN205 Build and maintain a secure network and
    ICTTEN2209A Build and maintain a secure network (superseded)
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and
    HLTAID003 Provide first aid (superseded).

NESA has also updated the Stage 6 Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework syllabus for Year 11 2022, following the release of UEE Electrotechnology Training Package version 3.1 (23 March 2022) on training.gov.au.

There is no change to HSC Content.

The updated syllabus based on UEEv3.1 is now available. Effective immediately.

Summary of changes:

• HSC elective units of competency (Table 2.5.2), includes both:
  • BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers and
    BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers (superseded)
  • CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry and
    CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (superseded)
  • ICTICT214 Operate application software packages and
    ICTICT203 Operate application software packages (superseded)

as well as:

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (supersedes and not equivalent to HLTAID001).

In both syllabuses where alternatives are provided, registered training organisations (RTOs) should select the appropriate unit of competency for the qualification being delivered. RTOs are responsible for any gap training needed to meet the performance criteria and knowledge evidence requirements detailed in units of competency for these qualifications.

The following units of competency have been added to Table 2.5.3 Additional HSC elective pool for school-based apprentices:

• UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits
• UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines
• UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices.

NESA has published support materials to assist RTOs to identify the units of competency relevant to each qualification. These documents replace the individual qualification overviews previously published:

• Status of units of competency for qualifications in the Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework (Certificate II qualification pathways), based on UEE11v1.5
• Status of units of competency for qualifications in the Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework (Certificate III qualification pathways), based on UEE11v1.5, and
• Status of units of competency for qualifications in the Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework, based on UEEv3.1

Schools and colleges should consult with their school system and/or RTO regarding this advice and delivery of courses from the Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework.

Revised Stage 6 Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework syllabus

(Official notice NESA 31/21)

NESA has revised the Stage Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework syllabus following the release of version 2 (5 October 2020) and version 3 (14 October 2021) of the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package on training.gov.au.

The revised syllabus and support material based on UEEv3 are now available. A summary of changes is listed below. New course numbers are detailed in the syllabus.

Implementation commences from 2022 with Year 11. The first HSC exam based on the revised syllabus will be in 2023.

Students who commenced an Electrotechnology course in 2021 and are completing the course in 2022, will continue the course as outlined in the ‘old’ Electrotechnology syllabus (final year of delivery with Year 12, 2022).

Students who want to undertake the 240-hour Electrotechnology course in one year in 2022 will also complete the course as outlined in the ‘old’ syllabus.

This is in line with Australian Skills Quality Authority’s (ASQA) extended learner transition period for UEE11v5.1 until 5 October 2022.

To meet learner transition requirements all delivery and assessment of units of competency must be completed, and entered in Schools Online, by Friday 23 September 2022. This will enable the VET Certificate or Statement of Attainment to be issued by 5 October 2022.

Any student wanting to sit the 2022 HSC exam must complete the 240-hour course from the ‘old’ syllabus.

Summary of changes – revised syllabus:

• qualifications:
  • UEE20520 Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair supersedes UEE20511 (equivalent)
  • UEE21720 Certificate II in Technical Support supersedes UEE21711 (equivalent)
  • UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) supersedes UEE22011 (not equivalent)
  • UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician supersedes UEE30811 (not equivalent)
  • pathways deleted from the Framework:
    • Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications, Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start), Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications, and Certificate III in Electrical Fitting
    • an application for a new VET Board Endorsed course can be submitted if these qualification pathways are required for a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship
• associated HSC mandatory units of competency:
  • updated:
    • UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components supersedes UEENEEE102A (equivalent) – Components tools and equipment focus area
    • UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment supersedes UEENEEE105A (equivalent) – Components tools and equipment focus area
    • UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications supersedes UEENEEE107A (equivalent) – Drawings, diagrams and compliance focus area
    • UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace supersedes UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace (equivalent) – Safety focus area
    • UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector supersedes UEENEEK142A (equivalent) – Sustainability focus area
    • UEECD0009 Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment supersedes UEENEEE148A (equivalent) – Working in the industry focus area
  • added:
    • UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits (new unit) – Single path circuits focus area
    • UEERE0021 Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises supersedes UEENEEEK112A (equivalent) (formerly in HSC elective pool, now alternate mandatory to support UEE22020 qualification pathway) – Sustainability focus area
• formerly associated HSC mandatory units of competency moved to Section 2.5.2 HSC elective pool – UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits supersedes UEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c. circuits (equivalent)
• HSE elective units of competency:
  • where required, updated to reflect current unit of competency codes and titles
  • added to or deleted from the Framework as appropriate to the qualification pathways available
• HSC focus areas:
  • 5 retained – Components, tools and equipment; Drawings, diagrams and compliance; Safety; Sustainability; and Working in the industry – HSC Content updated
  • one new – Single path circuits – HSC Content incorporated from previous focus area Direct current circuits and updated
  • one deleted – Direct current circuits
• minor changes to syllabus format, such as removal of course requirement diagrams and reduced table referencing.