UEE Computer Systems Engineering
Project scope
The Computer Systems and Engineering project will review one qualification and 27 Units of Competency to ensure they reflect current technologies, industry requirements and work practices.
The qualification was last updated in 2012, and computer systems have evolved significantly since then, including the internet of things; sensors and transducers; cybersecurity; networking, network security and software defined networking; Industry 4.0; a range of needs related to programming; data analytics; cloud computing, cloud Architecture and Cloud Operations; wireless security; 5G; and, computer systems administration. Since the last update, a significant number of ICT Training Package units have been updated/developed which will be considered for use as imported units in this qualification.
The Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee (IRC) will have oversight of this project, which will be facilitated by Australian Industry Standards (AIS) in consultation with industry stakeholders. A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be formed for this project.
If you have any questions about this project, or are a subject matter expert and would like to be considered for the TAC for this project, please contact the Industry Skills Specialist.
Timeline
The Case for Endorsement and draft materials are due to be submitted by December 2022.
Deliverables
The full list of products included in this project:
Qualifications
UEE60420 Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Units of Competency
UEECS0001 Administer computer networks
UEECS0002 Analyse and implement biometric measuring techniques and applications
UEECS0004 Commission industrial computer systems
UEECS0005 Design and implement advanced routing for internetworking systems
UEECS0006 Design and implement multi-layer switching for internetworking systems
UEECS0007 Design and implement network systems for internetworking
UEECS0008 Design and implement remote access for internetworking systems
UEECS0009 Design and implement security for internetworking systems
UEECS0010 Design and implement wireless LANs/WANs for internetworking systems
UEECS0011 Design and manage enterprise computer networks
UEECS0012 Design embedded controller control systems
UEECS0013 Develop and validate biometric equipment/systems installation
UEECS0014 Develop computer network services
UEECS0015 Develop energy sector computer network applications infrastructure
UEECS0016 Develop energy sector directory services
UEECS0017 Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices
UEECS0019 Develop, implement and test object-oriented code
UEECS0021 Install and administer UNIX/LINUX-based networked computers
UEECS0023 Install and configure network systems for internetworking
UEECS0024 Integrate multiple computer operating systems on a client server local area network
UEECS0025 Modify/redesign industrial computer systems
UEECS0026 Plan industrial computer systems projects
UEECS0027 Provide programming solution for computer systems engineering problems
UEECS0031 Set up, create and implement content for a web server
TAC Established
13 JANUARY 2022
The Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee has established a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for this project.
Comprising of five subject matter experts from Industry, RTOs, regulators, Peak Bodies, the TAC has been tasked with:
- Providing specialist industry subject-matter knowledge in the review of 24 existing Units of Competency and one existing qualification to ensure it reflects current technologies, industry requirements and work practices.
- Validating the technical content of the Training Package products
- Identifying relevant qualitative and quantitative data sources to inform the review of existing material
- Reviewing feedback from stakeholders through public consultations
- Assisting in identifying and engaging broader industry networks to participate in consultation and/or validation activities during the duration of the project
- Offering advice and guidance to assist in informing the direction of the project throughout its duration
- Making recommendations on the reviewed Training Package materials to the IRC, which has the final decision-making authority.
The TAC held its first meeting on 14 December 2021.
Technical advisory committee
21 SEPTEMBER 2021
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED
Work on this project has commenced and the Electrotechnology IRC is forming a TAC.
Your industry expertise and insight are welcome to help review and develop Training Package materials to ensure they reflect current technologies, industry and regulatory requirements, and work practices.
The project will review and update the Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering and 27 Units of Competency.
Computer systems have evolved significantly since the last review. This project will address skills related to the internet of things, sensors and transducers, cybersecurity, data analytics, and computer systems administration, among others. The project will also consider the significant number of ICT Training Package units that have been updated/developed recently, which could be used as imported units in the qualification.
Registrations closed Thursday, 7 October 2021.
Consultation
22 APRIL 2022
DRAFT MATERIAL
On behalf of the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee, the TAC has drafted materials for this project and is requesting stakeholder feedback.
The Computer Systems and Engineering project scope included reviewing the Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering and 24 associated Units of Competency. The qualification was last updated in 2012, and computer systems and industry’s skilling needs have evolved significantly since then. Initial investigation found and a preference for similar Qualifications and Units of competency from the ICT Training Package which better reflect contemporary industry practice.
A detailed desk-top review was conducted, and it was identified that the content of the 24 UEE Units of Competency, is extensively covered in current ICT units. Mapping of the UEE to ICT units can be viewed here.
The UEE units will be replaced with the ICT equivalents across all UEE qualifications in which they appear, including UEE50120 Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering which will be submitted for endorsement because two of the units appear in its core.
It is proposed to delete the following two UEE Qualifications:
- UEE60420 Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
- UEE61820- Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Computer Systems
Feedback closed Monday, 23 May 2022.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Quality Assurance
8 AUGUST 2022
FINAL DRAFT CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT
The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and have been updated to address skills required for computer systems engineering.
The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC on 1 September 2022.
Validation
20 JUNE 2022
FINAL DRAFT MATERIAL
On behalf of the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee, the TAC has drafted materials for these projects and is requesting stakeholder feedback.
The Computer Systems and Engineering project scope included reviewing the Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering and 24 associated Units of Competency. The qualification was last updated in 2012, and computer systems and industry’s skilling needs have evolved significantly since then. Initial investigation found and a preference for similar Qualifications and Units of competency from the ICT Training Package which better reflect contemporary industry practice.
A detailed desk-top review was conducted, and it was identified that the content of the 24 UEE Units of Competency, is extensively covered in current ICT units. Mapping of the UEE to ICT units can be viewed here.
The UEE units will be replaced with the ICT equivalents across all UEE qualifications in which they appear, including UEE50120 Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering which will be submitted for endorsement because two of the units appear in its core.
It is proposed to delete the following two UEE Qualifications:
- UEE60420 Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
- UEE61820- Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Computer Systems
In addition, 12 qualifications outside of the project scope will have units updated. The impacted qualifications are:
- UEE61720- Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Electronics
- UEE41520- Certificate IV in Video and Audio Systems
- UEE40120- Certificate IV in Computer Systems
- UEE40720- Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications
- UEE50520- Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- UEE60220- Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- UEE61521- Advanced Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- UEE51020- Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- UEE50920- Diploma of Industrial Electronics and Control Engineering
- UEE62220- Advanced Diploma of Electrical – Engineering
- UEE62120- Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Electrical
- UEE43220- Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control
Feedback closed Monday, 4 July 2022.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Endorsement
2 DECEMBER 2022
The UEE Electrotechnology Training Package (Release 5.0) has been endorsed by the Skills Ministers for implementation.
The Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee led the project which updated one existing qualification. Two other existing qualifications which no longer provide industry’s preferred pathway to meet contemporary skilling needs are proposed for deletion.
This project also identified ICT and MEM Training Package units of competency which have been imported to replace UEE computer systems units to provide more transferrable outcomes for graduates working in the computer systems field.
The AISC “approved the training products for endorsement on the condition that deleted units of competency not be removed from the elective banks of 12 additional UEE qualifications at this stage”. The 12 relevant qualifications include elective units which will be deleted, but the units will be retained to ensure any students currently enrolled in them are not disadvantaged. The identified ICT units will still be added to the electives in the qualifications to enable new enrollments to access them.
To support the delivery of the Training Package, a Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG) has been developed to assist assessors, trainers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and enterprises. The CVIG contains a comprehensive list of all products in the Training Package; mapping information which details the changes that have been made to the materials; regulation and licensing implications; and useful links to other information.
The endorsed UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Release 5.0 is now available on training.gov.au.
The following materials were approved:
Updated Qualification:
- UEE50122 Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Deleted Qualifications:
- UEE60420 Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
- UEE61820 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Computer Systems
Deleted Units of Competency:
- UEECS0001 Administer computer networks
- UEECS0002 Analyse and implement biometric measuring techniques and applications
- UEECS0004 Commission industrial computer systems
- UEECS0005 Design and implement advanced routing for internetworking systems
- UEECS0006 Design and implement multi-layer switching for internetworking systems
- UEECS0007 Design and implement network systems for internetworking
- UEECS0008 Design and implement remote access for internetworking systems
- UEECS0009 Design and implement security for internetworking systems
- UEECS0010 Design and implement wireless LANs/WANs for internetworking systems
- UEECS0011 Design and manage enterprise computer networks
- UEECS0012 Design embedded controller control systems
- UEECS0013 Develop and validate biometric equipment/systems installation
- UEECS0014 Develop computer network services
- UEECS0015 Develop energy sector computer network applications infrastructure
- UEECS0016 Develop energy sector directory services
- UEECS0017 Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices
- UEECS0019 Develop, implement and test object-oriented code
- UEECS0021 Install and administer UNIX/LINUX-based networked computers
- UEECS0023 Install and configure network systems for internetworking
- UEECS0024 Integrate multiple computer operating systems on a client server local area network
- UEECS0025 Modify/redesign industrial computer systems
- UEECS0026 Plan industrial computer systems projects
- UEECS0027 Provide programming solution for computer systems engineering problems
- UEECS0031 Set up, create and implement content for a web server
Approval
31 OCTOBER 2022
At its meeting on 12 October 2022 the AISC approved the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package (Release 5.0) for referral to Skills Ministers for endorsement.
The project has updated one existing qualification. Two other existing qualifications which no longer provide industry’s preferred pathway to meet contemporary skilling needs are proposed for deletion.
For more information on this project, please contact the Industry Skills Specialist.
Submission
12 SEPTEMBER 2022
CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC
The Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee has submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration at its meeting on 12 October 2022.
If approved, this Case for Endorsement will result in:
Updated Qualifications:
- UEE50122 Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Deleted Qualifications:
- UEE60420 Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
- UEE61820 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Computer Systems
Deleted Units of Competency:
- UEECS0001 Administer computer networks
- UEECS0002 Analyse and implement biometric measuring techniques and applications
- UEECS0004 Commission industrial computer systems
- UEECS0005 Design and implement advanced routing for internetworking systems
- UEECS0006 Design and implement multi-layer switching for internetworking systems
- UEECS0007 Design and implement network systems for internetworking
- UEECS0008 Design and implement remote access for internetworking systems
- UEECS0009 Design and implement security for internetworking systems
- UEECS0010 Design and implement wireless LANs/WANs for internetworking systems
- UEECS0011 Design and manage enterprise computer networks
- UEECS0012 Design embedded controller control systems
- UEECS0013 Develop and validate biometric equipment/systems installation
- UEECS0014 Develop computer network services
- UEECS0015 Develop energy sector computer network applications infrastructure
- UEECS0016 Develop energy sector directory services
- UEECS0017 Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices
- UEECS0019 Develop, implement and test object-oriented code
- UEECS0021 Install and administer UNIX/LINUX-based networked computers
- UEECS0023 Install and configure network systems for internetworking
- UEECS0024 Integrate multiple computer operating systems on a client server local area network
- UEECS0025 Modify/redesign industrial computer systems
- UEECS0026 Plan industrial computer systems projects
- UEECS0027 Provide programming solution for computer systems engineering problems
- UEECS0031 Set up, create and implement content for a web server
Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.
Paul Humphreys
Industry Skills Specialist - Electrotechnology
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0429 670 588