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Course Duration
13 - 24 Months
Delivery Location
Greater Brisbane & Gold Coast
Delivery Mode
Face-to-face classroom-based delivery mode
The UEE30425 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications is your gateway to the fast-moving world of communications technology. This nationally recognised qualification equips you with the hands-on skills and technical knowledge to install, test, and maintain data and voice cabling and equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
Whether you’re just starting out or upskilling, this course will prepare you for a career in one of Australia’s most in-demand trades.
Government incentives available for businesses and students.
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Course Overview
The UEE30425 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications provides the foundational skills and knowledge required to work in Australia’s telecommunications and data cabling industries. This nationally recognised qualification is designed for individuals seeking to become licensed cablers, capable of installing, maintaining, and repairing voice and data communication systems across a variety of environments.
Throughout this course, you will learn how to safely and effectively install structured cabling, including fibre optics and coaxial systems, while ensuring compliance with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards. You’ll gain hands-on experience using the latest tools and technologies, and develop the skills required to troubleshoot, test, and maintain systems used in modern residential and commercial networks.
This qualification also meets the training requirements for Open Cabler Registration, with options to add endorsements such as Structured Cabling, Optical Fibre, and Coaxial Cabling.
Key topics covered include:
Installing and testing voice and data cabling systems
Terminating, securing, and labelling cables
Fault finding and system maintenance
Fibre optic and coaxial cable handling
Network and telecommunications infrastructure basics
Safe working practices and WHS compliance
Who Should Enrol?
This qualification is ideal for:
- School leavers entering the telecommunications trade
- Electricians upskilling in data and voice
- Technicians seeking cabling registration and endorsements
- Anyone pursuing a stable, in-demand technical career
Entry Criteria
Applicants must complete the following to determine suitability:
- Suitability Review (SDR)
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment
Incentives for Upskilling
For Businesses
When you employ an apprentice or trainee in Queensland, you may be eligible for financial support to reduce the cost of training and supervision throughout the apprenticeship or traineeship.
For more information. visit Business QLD Government Website.
For Trainees
Are you looking to start a traineeship? There may be financial support you may be eligible to help support your study.
For more information, visit Apprenticeship Gov Website.
Telecommunications is one of the most dynamic and essential industries shaping Australia’s digital future. With the growing need for fast, reliable connectivity across homes, businesses, and infrastructure, this nationally recognised qualification equips you with the skills to help keep the country connected.
Roles available include:
Telecommunications Technician
Network Installer
Data Cabling Technician
Fibre Optic Specialist
Units of Study
To be awarded the Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications, 23 units must be completed consisting of:
- 16 core units
- 7 elective units
You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.
If the RPL application is successful, you will be given credits towards your course (meaning you may not have to complete all the units to gain this qualification).
Further Study Options
Pathways
UEE40720
Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications