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Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Course 17789

CRICOS Code 066211K
National Code UEE50507

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Duration

2 years full-time

Locations, tuition fees and intakes

Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from A$300 - A$1,000 per course.


Campuses in Sydney
2010
2011
Intakes*
Fees^
Intakes*
Fees^
Bankstown Feb, Jul A$29,240    
Granville Feb, Jul A$29,240    
Mount Druitt Feb, Jul A$29,240    
Ultimo Feb, Jul A$29,240    

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Description

This course is for people who want to work in the electronic equipment trades profession. Students learn how to select, install, set up, test, fault-find, repair and maintain electrical systems, equipment and devices. Students in this Diploma course will also gain the Certificate 3 in Electronics and Communications.

Career Opportunities

Electronic Equipment tradesperson

Entry Requirements

  • Year 12 or equivalent
  • Academic IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (iBT) 51 or Certificate 3 in English for Further Study at TAFE NSW or equivalent
  • Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 68 or Certificate 3 in English for Further Study at TAFE NSW or equivalent for Diploma-to-Degree courses (DIAC 573 visa requirement)

Exit Points

N/A

Course Structure

To achieve this qualification, the following must be successfully completed:

  • Group 1: All of the Core competency standard units;
  • Group 2: The required number of Stream Core competency standard units.

Note: This will be either 1 or 4 depending on which type of units are/is selected.

  • Group 3: The required number of Elective competency standard units as prescribed in the respective Schedule (in accordance with Schedules 2, 3, 4 and 5, which forms an
    integral part of this qualification, achieve a Unit Strand Total of at least 64
    of which at least 12 shall be selected from Schedule 5-6, up to 48 from Schedule
    3-4 and up to 4 from Schedule 2)

Core Units

Group 1 - CORE COMPETENCY STANDARD UNITS
All units must be completed

  • Apply Occupational Health and Safety practices in the work place
  • Implement and monitor Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures
  • Document occupational hazards and risks in electronics
  • Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
  • Commission electronics and communications systems
  • Modify-redesign of electronics and communications system

Group 2 - STREAM CORE COMPETENCY STANDARD UNITS
1 subgroup must be completed

Subgroup 1 - STREAM CORE COMPETENCY STANDARD UNITS
At least 1 unit must be completed

  • Manage effective workplace relationships
  • Manage workplace information systems
  • Facilitate continuous improvement
  • Facilitate and capitalise on change and innovation
  • Ensure Team Effectiveness

Subgroup 2 - STREAM CORE COMPETENCY STANDARD UNITS
At least 4 units must be completed

  • Maintain documentation
  • Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
  • Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
  • Deliver a service to customers
  • Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace
  • Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
  • Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

Elective Units

The full range of elective units is listed below. Elective units actually offered may vary between each semester and campus, and will depend on a number of considerations including the packaging rules for the qualification and demand for the unit.

Group 3 - ELECTIVE COMPETENCY STANDARD UNITS
All subgroups must be completed
Units to a total weight/points of at least 64 must be completed

Subgroup 1 - SCHEDULE 2 ELECTIVE COMPETENCY STANDARD UNITS
Units to a maximum total weight/points of 4 may be completed

  • Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
  • Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits
  • Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits

Subgroup 2 - SCHEDULE 3/4 ELECTIVE COMPETENCY STANDARD UNITS
Units to a maximum total weight/points of 48 may be completed

  • Assemble, set up and test personal computers
  • Use engineering applications software
  • Enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
  • Develop, enter and verify programs for programmable logic controllers using ladder instruction set
  • Support computers hardware and software
  • Install and configure a computer operating system and software
  • Set up and configure basic local area network
  • Fix and secure equipment
  • Lay and connect cables for multiple access to telecommunication services
  • Set up and configure basic data communications systems
  • Carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacement of components
  • Troubleshoot d.c. power supplies with single phase input
  • Troubleshoot digital subsystems
  • Troubleshoot amplifiers
  • Troubleshoot frequency dependent circuits
  • Develop software solutions in microcontroller based systems
  • Find and repair faults in the microwave amplifier sections in electronic apparatus
  • Find and repair faults in complex power supplies
  • Troubleshoot basic amplifiers
  • Troubleshoot oscillators
  • Diagnose and rectify faults in digital subsystems of electronic controls
  • Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems
  • Assemble and set up basic wired and wireless security systems
  • Find and repair faults in communication systems

Subgroup 3 - SCHEDULE 5/6 ELECTIVE COMPETENCY STANDARD UNITS
Units to a total weight/points of at least 12 must be completed

  • Develop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems
  • Develop, enter and verify programs for industrial control systems using high level instructions
  • Provide solutions to single phase electronic power control problems
  • Provide solutions to polyphase electronic power control problems
  • Diagnose and rectify faults in satellite-based surveillance and observation systems
  • Diagnose and rectify faults in analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems

Group 4 - LEARNING SPECIFICATIONS FOR CORE COMPETENCY STANDARD UNITS
These are enrichment modules/units and do not count towards course completion

  • Electronics and Comm. Systems Commissioning
  • Electronics and Comm. Systems Redesign
  • Electrotechnology Occupational Health and Safety
  • Occupational Health and Safety - Implementing and Monitoring

Group 5 - LEARNING SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREAM CORE/ELECTIVE UNITS
These are enrichment modules/units and do not count towards course completion

  • Microwave Amplifiers
  • Engineering Maths 1
  • Circuit Analysis
  • Telecommunications Open CPR Regulations
  • Data Communications Principles
  • Workshop practice
  • Applied Electrical Technology 1
  • Applied Electrical Technology 2
  • Fixing and Fastening Devices
  • Electrotechnology Drawings and Diagrams
  • Electrotechnolgy Wiring Practice
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Electrotechnology Apparatus Operation
  • Electrotechnology Documentation
  • Electrotechnology Material Acquisition
  • Electrotechnology Quotations
  • Customer Services
  • Basic Computer Applications
  • Computer Servicing 1
  • Computer Servicing 2
  • Industrial Computer Systems
  • Microprocessor Equipped Devices
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Introduction to LANS
  • Computer Operating Systems and Software
  • Electronic Terminating Techniques
  • Power Supply Principles
  • Digital Electronics
  • Amplifier Fundamentals
  • Amplifier Configurations
  • Linear and Switch Mode Power Supplies
  • Electronic Communications Fundamentals
  • RF Transceiving Equipment
  • Microprocessors
  • Security Systems
  • Oscillators
  • Industrial Digital Control Systems
  • Industrial Analogue Control Systems
  • SCADA Systems
  • Advanced PLC Systems

Group 6 - ADDITIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARD UNITS
These are enrichment modules/units and do not count towards course completion

  • Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
  • Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals

Group 998 - OPTIONAL SUPPORT MODULES
These are tutorial modules and do not count towards completion

  • Manufacturing and engingeering technical tutorial support
  • Work experience
  • Electrotechnology Orientation/Induct. Strategy
  • Electrotechnology Numeracy Diagnostic Asst. Strategy
  • Electrotechnology Literacy Diagnostic Asst. Strategy
  • Electrotechnology Training Plans

Additional Information

Click here for further general information about qualifications, articulation, facilities and equipment, assessment methods and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

 

Course information and offerings are subject to change at any time.

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