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

[Edwin Lowe]

Hi all, it's me banging on again

The new DEST recognised competency has been announced on the WIA website
http://wia.org.au/news/2007/20070529-01.php

and the Trainsafe Australia website (note that they are offering BOCP as 
well - I thought BOCP hadn't been issued in 10-20 years)
http://www.silvertrain.com.au/aocp.htm

I am going to register and enroll for the new competency and pilot the 
process for other club members who want to know more.
Edwin

Edwin Lowe
VK2VEL
Sydney, Australia
ph:0407416090



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> 
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> <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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