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UEE30911 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications - Industry Training Logbook

Learning Objectives
Completing this training will equip you with skills and knowledge required to work as Electronics and communication technician .The placement provides skills and competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electronic equipment and devices at component/sub-assembly level with options in communications, audio, video and TV, personal computer and networks, security and custom installations. It brings together the skills and knowledge covered in individual units and focuses on the way they must be applied in a Electonics workplace.

Section 1:
You will inspect and test the electronic machines and equipments and you will identify repair and faults required on these equipments.
• You will troubleshoot, repair and replace range of equipments including single phases input DC power supplies, digital sub systems, amlifiers the parts or circuits or wores to ensure that these faults are repaired.
• You will test the equipment if fault is repaired and fixed.
• You will re-assemble the machines and conduct final test.
• advising users of correct operating procedures to prevent malfunctions
• You are required to present these equipments to workplace supervisor and advise the faults repaired and standard operating procedures.
• You will also solve fundamental electronic communications system problems including radio communication systems including Applying knowledge of communication system and transmitting and receiving messages etc.
• You will require to install various electronic instruments e.g.install and configure a client computer operating system and softwares.
• You will apply the knowledge to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electronic equipment and devices at component/sub-assembly level with options in communications, audio, video and TV, personal computer and networks, security and custom installations.
• You will demonstrate the knowledge of Radio Communications Systems,Optical Communications Principles,Modulation Concepts and Amplitude Modulation (AM),Analogue and digital signals,Combinational logic circuits,Digital subsystem building blocks,Sinusoidal alternating voltage and current,Inductance in a.c. circuits
• You will also apply Work Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices and environmentally and sustainable procedures during your work.

What are the costs of placements?
You will be required to pay for your own transport to and from electronic centre. You will be required to wear Personal protective equipment (PPE),safety shoes during placement.
Disability and medical conditions
It is your responsibility to inform the Institute if you have a disability or medical condition that may impact on your placement. Talk to your trainer about any requirements or adjustments that might need to be made.

SECTION 2-Industry experience placement

Section 3: Industry experience details

Section 4-Industry skills assessment
To be completed on completion of all placement sessions by all parties indicated, in conjunction with the declarations on the last pages of the log book.

Performance Evidence - Benchmarks

Reading skills
• Interprets and follows a range of organisational procedures and work schedules.

• Reviews special request from workplace supervosir and and interprets relevant repair needs and faults required to in the devices

Self Management
• Plans and organises tasks from organisational information including repairs jobs, task sheets and supervisor instructions
• Develops and reviews work schedules
• Follow work schedules effectively
• Prepares workshop area and equipment according to procedures to meet Electronic service requirements.
• Maintains cleanliness and tidiness of work areas
• Integrates all technical skills within tasks throughout preparation, service, and end of task.
• Completes administration and reporting requirements relevant to the job role and typical tasks performed in that role

Problem solving skills
• Identifies and anticipates technical problems,faults and responds to these accordingly.
• Evaluates the task and makes adjustments to ensure tasks are completed
Communication skills
• Liaises with other team members about service requirements
• Listens and responds colleague and customer comments and complaints, and questions
• Responds to feedback from colleagues and uses active questioning to clarify further information.
Teamwork skills to:
• Works cooperatively as part of a team
• Provides advice and support to the team as required.
• Participates in berefing at the centre.
Numeracy Skills (as relevant, based on job role)
• Completes calculations required for the tasks.
• Measures and reads the voltage reading and othe scientific measurements.
• Identifies required numbers of stock and supplies based on orders and instruction lists.
Technology skills
• Sets up and checks equipment for daily work requirements
• Uses a variety of equipment for day-to-day work activities.
• Cleans and maintains equipment to industry standards and manufacturer's instructions.

Task and skills summary:
• Inspects and tests the electronic machines and equipments and identifies repair and faults required on these equipments
• troubleshoots, repairs and replaces range of equipment including single phases input DC power supplies, digital sub systems, amlifiers the parts or circuits or wores to ensure that these faults are repaired.
• Tets the equipment if fault is repaired and fixed and re-assemble the machines and to conduct final test.

• advises users of correct operating procedures to prevent malfunctions and presents these equipments to workplace supervisor and advisea the faults repaired and standard operating procedures.
• Able to solve fundamental electronic communications system problems including radio communivationm systems including Applying knowledge of communication system and transmitting and receiving messages etc.
• Able to intall various electronic instruments e.g. install and configure a client computer operating system and softwares.
• Can apply the knowledge to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electronic equipment and devices at component/sub-assembly level with options in communications, audio, video and TV, personal computer and networks, security and custom installations
• Demonstrated the knowledge of Radio Communications Systems, Optical Communications Principles, Modulation Concepts and Amplitude Modulation (AM), Analogue and digital signals, Combinational logic circuits, Digital subsystem building blocks, Sinusoidal alternating voltage and current, Inductance in a.c. circuits
• Able to apply Work Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices and environmentally and sustainable procedures during work.

Section 5-Industry Placement units

Section 6-Industry experience Details

As part of Industry work experience at TEDI Electronic Centre with access to electronic equipment and documents. Students will complete following activities for each unit during industry training.

UEENEEK142A-Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

Task 1 Take a survey of lab and identify energy conservation improvements that can be applied?
Task 2 While using soldering station what can be done to conserve energy (at least one suggestion)

(Note: Please turn off soldering station as soon you finish the soldering task, your answer should be in 50-100 words)

UEENEEE104A- Solve problems in direct current circuits

Task 1 You have been provided a D.C circuit with one fault created by your trainer.

Note down the basic steps you followed to troubleshoot d.c. circuit problem in lab?

Task 2 How will you use multimeter to measure voltage difference between two points on PCB? Write down step by step procedure.

Task 3 What procedure you will follow to check the continuity of a cable?
(Note: Write step by step description of the procedure)

Task 4 How will you make sure that power connection to electronic device is properly grounded?

Note: Please make sure to follow all safety guidelines given in the lab manual

UEENEEE137A- Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

Task 1 While entering the lab you noticed some hazards like tipping hazard from long extension cables lying on the floor and loose power cables connectors connected with CRO. Explain the safety steps you will follow to address all the hazards?

(Note: List down four or five safety steps you will follow to meet the compliance's requirements in lab before working on electronic devices)

Task 2 Identify three or four Hazards and risks while troubleshooting fire alarm (low voltage equipment). List down their elimination methods also.
(Note: Risks in modifying electrical installations, fault finding, maintenance and repair)

Task 3 Suppose you are working in Lab doing some practical task on CRO with your classmates, suddenly one person got electric shock and he burnt his hand. What will be your action to manage with this unplanned event? Explain in steps the procedure to deal with this situation .

(Note: Carefully read safety instructions stated in Lab manual before performing any tasks in lab)

UEENEEC021B- Participate in electronics and communications work and competency development activities

Task 1 As you have finished your assessment and practical work for this unit. So after getting knowledge about qualification can you please explain what is your personal competency development plan after finishing this qualification programme?

(Note: Try to explain about your motive and purpose )

Task 2 In which field /Industry you can work after Cert.III E& C. Where can you use your skills after finishing this qualification

(Note: Answer should demonstrate your technical skills with implementation plan)

Task 3 Suppose you are repairing TV receiver and doing your task in Electronic Lab, suddenly you saw smoke in switch board.
Explain in steps that how will you handle this incident by following industry procedures and standards?

(Note: You must explain and implement industry standards)

Task 4 Explain the significance of competency development plan in industry.

UEENEEE101A-Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Task 1 Explain four or five types of potential hazards which can be present at Electrotechnology workplace (where we use electrical & electronics equipment , apparatus and devices ), describe with corresponding remedial solutions?
(Notes: You must explain and discuss about Hazards and remedial actions to be taken for elimination)

Task 2 Suppose you are in electronic lab connecting wires and assembling components to create D.C circuit. One of your classmate got heat burn by accidently touching hot soldering tip, Explain what hazard you observed and Give your recommendation to rectify this?
(Note: Explanation should include proper methods and elimination techniques to avoid future accidents)

Task 3 In task -2 we have discussed about how to deal with unplanned incident. Now explain in steps CPR Techniques which can be used in lab when any unplanned incident happened?
(Note: Student needs to write all the steps)

UEENEEE102A- Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

Task 1 Demonstrate the safety procedures while using various tools for Dismantling, soldering and repairing?

(Note: Answers should be specified with name of each tool)

Task 2 Your trainer has provided you one Fax machine, you need to dismantle it and change one faulty component using appropriate utilities tools.
Explain step by step procedure for dismantling the apparatus. Write down the list of tools and equipment used to finish this task

(Note: Please read the instruction manual of fax machine before doing your task and follow the instructions )

Task 3 One PCB is provided to you with capacitor, diode,555 timer Ic, transistor, filter and connecting wires .Create one circuit on PCB by using assembling techniques Explain the procedure for assembling electronics components on PCB?

(Note: Before using any tool for assembling read the instruction manual carefully )

UEENEEH114A-Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus

Task 1 Create a parallel resonance circuit on PCB, explain the step by step procedure?
(Note: Answer should be in form of diagram and explain step by step procedure)

Task-2 CRO (Cathode Ray Oscilloscope) is used in Electronics lab for different practical/Experiments.
Explain the set-up and working of oscilloscope for AC and describe its practical use?
(Note: You need to read the instructions manual before working on oscilloscope once you done with your work kindly switch off the power of oscilloscope.)

Task -3 You have been given one resonance circuit which is created by your trainer. Answer the following questions:
1. How will you check if it is parallel or series resonance circuit?
2. Explain how you will calculate reactance of the circuit?
3. How will you calculate resonance frequency of the circuit?
(Note: Before working on circuit check the power supply and all the connection are proper)

Task-4 When trainer was working on resonant circuit he has noticed and analysed that it's not working properly and when he checked the circuit components and connections he got to know that inductor is shorted/Faulty ,now what will be your step to replace faulty inductor .
How will you replace that faulty inductor explain the procedure?
(Note: First, check all other components of the circuits and follow all the safety instructions)

UEENEEH111A- Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies

Task 1 A power supply circuit is given to you suppose you suspected a failed-open diode in a power supply circuit.
Describe how will you detect its presence without using an oscilloscope. Write all the possible ways.
(Note: Read all the instruction manual before working with oscilloscope)

Task-2 A circuit is provided to you .Calculate the approximate DC output voltage of this power supply when it is not loaded:

(Note: Use all the possible ways and formulas to calculate the Vout )

Task-3 We have already studied about switches working. What will happen to the brightness of the light bulb if the switch in this circuit is suddenly closed?

(Note: This circuit is given to you explain about step by step procedure how will recreate this circuit also answer the question)

UEENEEH112A- Troubleshoot digital sub-systems

Task 1
You have been given an NOT Gate IC 7404 and asked to troubleshoot the improper output measured across it's output terminal. Describe what steps you will take to check and verify that it is faulty.

(Note: Draw circuit diagram of NOT gate and write its truth table.)

Task-2 Your assessor has given a digital IC, write and explain how you will troubleshoot this IC for any short circuit using multimeter.
(Note: You need to explain with truth tables and circuit diagram , refer to the pin out of the IC provided)

Task-3 A DVD player circuit is provided to you whose audio output is not functioning properly. You have to identify the problem by following step by step procedure.
(Note: Follow the manufacturer datasheet and try to check the functioning of audio amplifier IC board)

Task- 4 What is difference between CMOS Logic Gate and transistor-transistor logic Gate?
(Note : Explanation should include how many transistors are there in CMOS and types of input & output and block diagram)

UEENEEH139A-Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits

Task 1 A amplifier circuit of microphone is provided to you with following specification :
• A Microphone
• 6 Volts of power (either from 4 'AA' batteries or a DC power supply)
• Frequency range : 60Hz - 18kHz
• Output Impedance : 3000 Ohm
• Sensitivity : -33 dB
Write down step by step working procedure of Microphone and explain function of amplifier.
(Note: This should be done under supervision and read all the instruction manual before doing this task, also explain all the components individually)

Task-2 In task-1 we have discussed about working procedure of microphone and discussed about amplifier functioning , now for the same amplifier circuit explain troubleshooting techniques for no sound issue :
(Note: You must write all the possible step to troubleshoot this circuit )

Task-3 Suppose you were troubleshooting the following amplifier circuit,
and found the output signal to be "clipped" on the negative peaks:

If you knew that this amplifier was a new design and might not have all.
its components properly sized, what type of problem would you suspect in the circuit?
(Note: Follow the procedure step by step and explain the answer.)

UEENEEH113A-Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus

Task 1 You have done experiment on amplifier circuits. Determine whether this amplifier circuit is inverting or noninverting (i.e. the phase shift between input and output waveforms):

(Note: Be sure to explain, step by step, how you were able to determine the phase relationship between input and output in this circuit. Also identify the type of amplifier each transistor represents (common-???).

Task-2
You have been provided with a fire alarm consisting of LM358 Op-Amp. Explain and verify the functioning of amplifier in this circuit.
(Note: Answer should explain with diagram )

Task-3 A coupled amplifier circuit has been provided to you, explain step by step working principle and list down atleast three applications where it is used.
(Note: Kindly follow the safety instructions available with the amplifier while performing operations.)

Task-4 Make a class-B BJT amplifier on PCB and explain its operation.
(Note: Refer to the instruction manual and pin out diagram to make amplifier)

UEENEEH138A- Fault find and repair complex power supplies

Task 1 You have been given a task to verify the efficiency and output of a d.c power supply available in lab. Describe the steps and procedure you follow to check the efficiency of power supply. Make a brief report

(Note: Explain working and step by step procedure )

Task-2 Your assessor has given LM317T variable voltage power supply for your task. Explain how you will measure I/P and O/P voltage across the circuit. Explain the effect on O/P voltage by changing the circuit load?
(Note: Explain with circuit diagram.)

Task-3 You are working on a bench regulated power supply in the lab. Explain how you will verify functioning of this power supply and how you can say that the output from this power supply is regulated one.
Note: (Objective of the task is to verify a stable/constant d.c output power supply)

UEENEEH146A-Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems

Task 1 One optical fibre patch cord is provided to you for which you need to measure the attenuation from transmitter to receiver. Explain the step by step procedure to measure the attenuation of the communication medium (optical fibre in this case).
(Note: Measure the optical power on transmitter side first as reference)

Task-2 You have provided Radio communication system in lab by your trainer. Discuss about basic components of Radio communication system with working principle and Radio frequency spectrum.
(Note :Answer should include detail description of components and different frequency ranges )

Task-3 How you will verify the communication between two computer devices. Explain step by step procedure to establish the link between two machines and steps to verify the link status.
(Note: Connect both desktop computers directly using network interface card's ethernet port)

UEENEEH169A- Solve problems in basic electronic circuits

Task 1 Suppose you were given a component and told it was either a resistor, an inductor, or a capacitor. The component is unmarked, and impossible to visually identify. Explain what steps you would take to electrically identify what type of component it was, and what its value was, without the use of any test equipment except a signal generator, a multimeter (capable of measuring nothing but voltage, current, and resistance), and some miscellaneous passive components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, switches, etc.)

(Note: Demonstrate your technique)

Task-2 You have been provided a non-working analogue telephone set and asked to verify its PCB. Explain the procedure to check and verify the functioning of various components installed on PCB.

(Note: Refer to the technical datasheet and use LED diode or multimeter probes to check the functionality)

Task -3
You are working on a desktop computer and its CPU fan suddenly stopped working due to which temperature of CPU has risen and computer becomes slow. Explain how you will identify the problem and steps to fix it.

(Note: Troubleshoot step by step and try to isolate the power issue and then damaged FAN hardware)

Task-4 Complete the table of values for this circuit:

(Note: You need to create this circuit in Electronics lab and find all the components values .)

UEENEEH119A- Repair predictable faults in television receivers

Task-1 A TV receiver is provided to you we have to explain step by step working Principle of TV Receiver.
(Note: Answers should include working with explanation of all the components used)

Task -2 The TV is not displaying any picture, or a NO SIGNAL message is displayed on the screen. How will you identify the fault and explain rectification methods also?

(Note: In this task you must use troubleshooting techniques and write the procedure step by step. First, Read the instruction Manual. )

Task-3 In first task you have successfully explained the principle of TV receiver, now in this task you have given TV receiver with faulty IR sensor. Explain step by step procedure to replace IR sensor. Test the functionality after replacing the IR sensor

(Note: Follow the instruction manuals for new IR sensor replacement.)

UEENEED102A- Assemble, set-up and test computing devices

Task-1 You are required to assemble a Personal Computer from components that can be connected to a simple network to the minimum recommended specifications that can be connected to a simple computer network and utilises the current Windows 10 operating system.
Complete all required configurations.
Install the following applications to the PC and test its functionality:
• Word Processor
• Spreadsheet
Presentation Manager Ensure anti-virus software is installed and that the computer can safely and securely access a basic network.
Resolve all faults as they are identified such that the computer is fully functional.

(Note: Answers should include Step by step installation configuration and troubleshooting techniques)

Task-2 Suppose you are working on computer with operating system Windows 8 and operating system got corrupted and you need to install new windows 10 operating system answer the following questions:
1. Explain the step by step procedure to install new windows 10.
2. How to shut down the PC safely.

(Note: Write all step-by-step techniques which were used by you to perform this task)

Task-3 You have been instructed to upgradeexisting RAM from 8GB to 32GB into a computer.

What is the correct order of steps that you should follow to install the new RAM safely.

Task-4 You have installed an operating system in a computer to explain the procedure answer the following questions:
1. How did you check if it is installed correctly or not? Is there any test plan?
2. What kind of things you have considered when developing an installations schedule?
3. Name three different kinds of operating systems.

UEENEEH118A - Fault find and repair electronic apparatus

Task-1 You have used Oscilloscope (CRO) in many practicals, suppose your assessor has given CRO to you and you were doing some practical with CRO, suddenly it stop working and not displaying any waveforms. What procedure do you follow to isolate this issue? Explain the techniques to resolve this issue.

(Note: Specify control measures to be implemented to manage potential hazards like short circuit. Also Write down working principle and troubleshooting techniques of CRO)

Task-2 Suppose this battery and light bulb circuit has been provided by your assessor and it fails to work:

Using a voltmeter, it measured 0 volts between the points C and H which indicates the circuit problem location. What would you recommend as the next voltmeter measurement to take in order to troubleshooting the circuit, following the same "divide in half" strategy?

(Note: Explain step by step Repair and troubleshoot techniques you have used)

Task-3 Your trainer will provide you one photocopier machine which is showing some errors, you need to find the fault and rectify it. Answer following questions mentioned below:
• Specify required test equipment.
• Isolation procedure to be applied during fault finding and repair.
• Specify control measures to be implemented to manage hazards and potential hazards.
• Repairing techniques
• Troubleshooting Methods.
(Note: Check if power supply I.C is working fine. Answer should be specified, write step by step explanation of fault finding and repairing techniques)

UEENEEC001B - Maintain documentation

Task-1 You are working in lab doing your practical task i.e monitoring reading on multimeter to check the values of circuit parameters suddenly one of your classmates got electric shock , you helped him. Now you have to inform this to the OHS team and management so that they can take proper remedial steps to avoid such type of incident in future.Kindly make a report of incident.

Note: You have to present this report to the risk management team for the appropriate remedial action.

Task-2 You are working on a soldering station while assembling components on PCB and you found a potential risk situation which needs to be addressed. Make a report to present to the OHS team.

(Note: Follow the OHS template to report the finding)

UEENEED101A - Use computer applications relevant to a workplace

Task-1 Computer applications have many advantages we can use computer's applications for advance study, research and for electrotechnology field it can be used to create block diagram, symbols drawing, graphs etc.
Before doing any practical task, apart from your class notes you must try to get extra knowledge about apparatus. For that you must do some online research work about the apparatus, applications, and procedure for troubleshooting etc.
Now explain in steps how you will check and verify what applications you need to use and whether they are installed in the desktop PC?
(Note: Refer to the help page available in the computer to check applications status)

Task-2 You have been asked by your trainer to attach your report summary of incident happened in Electronics lab via email service you use. Explain the following procedures.
1. Explain the steps how you will create your email account.
2. Explain all the steps to compose an email.
3. Explain the steps toattach file.
4. Explain the steps how you will recipients in "To" field to send the email to.
5. Explain the steps to how you will send an email to trainer?
(Note: Explain all followed procedures in step-by-step manner)

UEENEEH102A- Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

Task-1 You were given a task by your trainer to check and troubleshoot a faulty solder joint. Explain in your own words steps you will follow to troubleshoot the solder joint and procedure to fix it.
Also explain the type of soldering used.
(Note: While working with soldering station follow the safety instructions of Lab)

Task-2 You were given a task by your trainer to terminate a coaxiale cable with a BNC connector using soldering technique. Explain the procedure step by step.

(Note: While working with soldering station follow the safety instructions of Lab)

Task-3 As you have already done tasks related to soldering techniques ,now list down the various Australian electrical wiring standards and explain each of them briefly.

(Note: Refer to the Australian wiring standards and codes)

Section 7- Workplace supervisor

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