[Waverley ARS] [Fwd: Re: Electrotechnology Competency Standard for Amateur Radio]

Sun May 27 14:06:51 UTC 2007

Hi Simon,
I don't believe that a 'course' as such is required, nor is it as 
complex as that.  Obviously the theoretical part of the AOCP is a 
prerequiste, however, there is a practical assessment of the 
'maintaining a station' competency which involves (as I understand it) 
evidence (photos etc) of test equipment (eg multimeter, freq meter, CRO 
etc), or various construction (aerials, kits, modules), OHS (power 
boards, extension cords, general station layout etc) and so on.

Without knowing the specifics at this time, I rather suspect that the 
process is more of a 'check list' done individually and at one's one 
pace, which is then returned to the RTO for assesment. 

I will pass on information as I receive it.
Edwin

Edwin Lowe
VK2VEL
Sydney, Australia
ph:0407416090

Simon Buxton wrote:

>Hi Edwin
>
>You seem to be doing OK with your liaison with Fred, provided you have 
>the time for it.
>
>According to the new standard, the coverage is a lot different from the 
>normal standard or advanced amateur licensing certificate which is 
>theoretical in nature. It obviously involves its own training and 
>assessment, so is the intention to treat it in a similar manner to the 
>foundation course with weekend sessions and assessment?
>
>I don't think I need such a certificate myself, as I can't see myself 
>looking for a job requiring these qualifications, although perhaps some 
>of the skills that I don't have (such as legal or OHS items) could be 
>useful!
>
>73 Simon
>
>Edwin Lowe wrote:
>  
>
>>Dear members,
>>I have received further information from Fred Swainston VK3DAC 
>>regarding the new industry recognised certification for competency in 
>>amateur radio.  Please note that it has still yet to be publically 
>>announced, but I have been asked by Fred to pass it around the club. I 
>>guess you need to watch the WIA website next week for the official 
>>announcement.
>>
>>For those who don't know, Fred runs the Registered Training 
>>Organisation that trains and certifies WIA assessors and learning 
>>facilitators.  His RTO will also administer this new competency 
>>standard also.
>>
>>You may wonder why I have been advertising this recently.  It 
>>basically means that your competency in amateur radio at a minimum 
>>Standard license level can be recognised with a national industry 
>>(ElectroComms and EnergyUtilities Industry Skills Council)  recognised 
>>qualification.  For those of us like me who do not have a techincal 
>>background or qualification, it means another certificate in the 
>>resume or for the wall of the shack.
>>
>>Fred has asked me to register preliminary interest amongst exisiting 
>>standard and advanced licensees and of course, there is the foundation 
>>to standard upgrade group currently under way also.  Please let me 
>>know if you are interested in enroling for assessment.
>>
>>Please read Fred's email for further information and also see the 
>>competency standard in the following link
>>http://www.ee-oz.com.au/resources/misc/3011.pdf
>>
>>I am happy to continue liasing with Fred, or alternatively I am happy 
>>to pass this over to an appointed club official if so desired.
>>regards
>>Edwin.
>>
>>-------- Original Message --------
>>Subject: 	Re: Electrotechnology Competency Standard for Amateur Radio
>>Date: 	Sun, 27 May 2007 18:33:13 +1000
>>From: 	Giverny <trainsafe at silvertrain.com.au>
>>To: 	Edwin Lowe <ehlowe at gmail.com>
>>References: 	<44E2C04D.90605 at unsw.edu.au> 
>><010601c6c1ab$bb7679b0$0601a8c0 at server> <45B22DF4.2070503 at gmail.com> 
>><007601c73d47$7a6721a0$4201a8c0 at fred> <464E4369.4050308 at gmail.com> 
>><002701c799cf$4b6d6910$4101a8c0 at fred> <4656D014.4050105 at gmail.com>
>>
>>
>>
>>Edwin
>>
>>A little more information.  I will keep you posted as the infor comes 
>>through.
>>
>>There is now a Nationally Recognised competency standard that approximately
>>equates to the Standard Licence.  This competency standard is UEENEEB001A,
>>Operate and maintain an amateur radio communication station.  This
>>competency is in the Broadcast section of the Electrotechnology Training
>>Package UEE06.
>>
>>This competency will be recognised by industry.
>>
>>To be assessed for this competency you must seek enrolment with the
>>Registered Training Organisation, TrainSafe Australia and there will be an
>>enrolment fee.
>>
>>For this competency you will need to provide evidence of successfully
>>completing a Standard Licence and that you maintain an amateur radio
>>station.  Such evidence may include photographs of test equipment and
>>projects, that would indicate hands on construction and maintenance.
>>
>>Please let me know if any of your group wish to continue to seek this 
>>competency.  The
>>public announcements in relation to the competency and its availability are
>>in the process of being finalised and should be available during next week.
>>
>>Regards
>>
>>Fred Swainston
>>TrainSafe Australia
>>
>>  
>>
>>-- 
>>Edwin Lowe
>>VK2VEL
>>Sydney, Australia
>>ph:0407416090
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