About this course
Do you want to work with smart technology, networks and complex electronic systems? This course helps you build the skills to design, test and manage electronics. You will gain an understanding of everything from phones and computers to transport systems and communication networks.
In this course you will learn:
- how electronic circuits, devices, and systems work
- basics of digital and analog communication
- how to set up and fix data and voice networks
- how to read technical drawings and make your own designs
- safety rules and standards for working with electrical systems
- problem-solving and working with real equipment.
After you finish this course, you could work in industrial settings as:
- electronics technician
- communications engineer
- technical officer
- systems designer
- maintenance supervisor.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
This course can be done as an apprenticeship. You’ll get practical skills and experience in a specific trade or profession. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
To do an apprenticeship you’ll need an employer willing to hire you as an apprentice.
To get started:
- search for advertised apprenticeship opportunities and apply
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as an apprenticeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0007 Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems UEECD0012 Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects UEECD0014 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work UEECD0016 Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures UEECD0024 Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan UEECD0027 Commission electronics and communications systems UEEEC0007 Design and develop electronics/computer systems projects UEEEC0011 Manage computer systems/electronics projects UEEEC0043 Modify - redesign electronics and communications systems UEEEC0044 Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector UEERE0013 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Implement information and knowledge management systems BSBINS501 Manage people performance BSBLDR522 Establish innovative work environments BSBSTR501 Facilitate continuous improvement BSBSTR502 Manage team effectiveness BSBTWK502 Research and review hardware technology options for organisations ICTICT518 Install and configure client-server applications and services ICTNWK426 Apply introductory programming skills in different languages ICTPRG440 Analyse software requirements ICTPRG444 Deploy applications to production environments ICTPRG534 Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills ICTPRG549 Install telecommunications network equipment ICTTEN312 Build basic website using development software and ICT tools ICTWEB447 Design microcontroller applications MEM234010 Apply competitive systems and practices MSS402003 Apply quick changeover procedures MSS402022 Apply Just in Time procedures MSS402023 Apply 5S procedures MSS402042 Undertake root cause analysis MSS402084 Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy MSS402085 Assemble electronic components UEEAS0001 Conduct quality and functional tests on assembled electronic apparatus UEEAS0002 Modify electronic sub-assemblies UEEAS0003 Select electronic components for assembly UEEAS0004 Set up and check electronic component assembly machines UEEAS0005 Use lead-free soldering techniques UEEAS0006 Analyse materials for suitability in electrical equipment UEECD0001 Analyse static and dynamic parameters of electrical equipment UEECD0002 Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems UEECD0004 Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems UEECD0005 Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities UEECD0008 Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report UEECD0010 Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs UEECD0013 Develop engineering solutions to photonic system problems UEECD0015 Establish, maintain and evaluate energy sector WHS/OHS systems UEECD0018 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEECD0019 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment UEECD0020 Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities UEECD0021 Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits UEECD0025 Manage risk in electrotechnology activities UEECD0026 Plan an integrated cabling installation system UEECD0028 Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits UEECD0036 Provide engineering solutions for uses of materials and thermodynamic effects UEECD0037 Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems UEECD0039 Solve basic problems electronic and digital equipment and circuits UEECD0040 Solve electrotechnical engineering problems UEECD0041 Solve problems in direct current circuits UEECD0043 Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities UEECD0047 Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems UEECD0049 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEECD0051 Write specifications for electronics and communications engineering projects UEECD0054 Estimate electrotechnology projects UEECO0001 Manage contract variations UEECO0003 Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects UEECO0013 Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects UEECO0014 Analyse and implement biometric measuring techniques and applications UEECS0002 Assemble, set up and test computing devices UEECS0003 Design embedded controller control systems UEECS0012 Develop and validate biometric equipment/systems installation UEECS0013 Develop energy sector computer network applications infrastructure UEECS0015 Develop energy sector directory services UEECS0016 Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices UEECS0017 Develop web pages for engineering applications UEECS0018 Develop, implement and test object-oriented code UEECS0019 Evaluate and modify object-oriented code programs UEECS0020 Install and configure a client computer operating system and software UEECS0022 Provide programming solution for computer systems engineering problems UEECS0027 Select, install, configure and test multimedia components UEECS0028 Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN) UEECS0029 Set up, configure and test biometric devices UEECS0030 Set up, create and implement content for a web server UEECS0031 Support computer hardware and software for engineering applications UEECS0032 Use engineering applications software on personal computers UEECS0033 Install and connect data and voice communication equipment UEEDV0004 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services UEEDV0005 Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling UEEDV0006 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling UEEDV0008 Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks UEEDV0009 Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks UEEDV0010 Set up and configure basic data communication systems UEEDV0011 Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices UEEDV0012 Solve problems in voice and data communications circuits UEEDV0013 Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations UEEDV0014 Analyse the performance of wireless-based electronic communication systems UEEEC0001 Assemble and install reception antennae and signal distribution equipment UEEEC0002 Assemble and set up basic security systems UEEEC0003 Assemble and set up fixed video/audio components and systems in buildings and premises UEEEC0004 Assess electronic apparatus compliance UEEEC0005 Carry out repairs of predictable faults in video and audio replay/recording apparatus UEEEC0006 Commission large fire protection systems UEEEC0008 Commission satellite and microwave communication systems UEEEC0009 Design and develop advanced digital systems UEEEC0010 Design custom electronic equipment installations UEEEC0012 Design electronic printed circuit boards UEEEC0013 Design signal-conditioning sub-systems UEEEC0014 Develop basic plans for integrating security systems UEEEC0015 Develop engineering solutions to RF amplifier problems UEEEC0016 Develop engineering solutions to analogue electronic problems UEEEC0017 Develop engineering solutions to audio electronic problems UEEEC0018 Develop software solutions for microcontroller-based systems UEEEC0019 Develop solutions for air surveillance apparatus and systems UEEEC0020 Diagnose and rectify faults in air navigation circuits and systems UEEEC0021 Diagnose and rectify faults in camera circuits and equipment UEEEC0022 Diagnose and rectify faults in digital transmission circuits and systems UEEEC0023 Diagnose and rectify faults in electronic display circuits UEEEC0024 Diagnose and rectify faults in recording and replay equipment UEEEC0025 Enter and verify programs for fire protection systems UEEEC0026 Enter instructions and test wired and wireless security systems UEEEC0027 Fault find and repair complex power supplies UEEEC0028 Fault find and repair electronic apparatus UEEEC0029 Fault find and repair electronic medical equipment UEEEC0030 Fault find and repair global positioning systems UEEEC0031 Fault find and repair high-volume office equipment UEEEC0032 Fault find and repair navigation systems UEEEC0033 Fault find and repair radar apparatus and systems UEEEC0034 Fault find and repair satellite-based surveillance and observation systems UEEEC0035 Fault find and repair sonar apparatus and systems UEEEC0036 Fault find and repair telecommunication apparatus and systems UEEEC0037 Find and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic apparatus UEEEC0038 Install and test microwave antennae and waveguides UEEEC0039 Install commercial video/audio system components UEEEC0040 Install fire detection and warning system apparatus UEEEC0041 Install large security systems UEEEC0042 Modify digital signal processing (DSP) based sub-systems UEEEC0045 Operate and maintain amateur radio communication stations UEEEC0046 Plan large electronic projects UEEEC0047 Program and commission commercial access control security systems UEEEC0048 Program and commission commercial security closed-circuit television systems UEEEC0049 Program and commission commercial security systems UEEEC0050 Program and commission commercial video/audio systems UEEEC0051 Program and test large security systems UEEEC0052 Provide engineering solutions to air traffic control system problems UEEEC0053 Provide gate array solutions for complex electronics systems UEEEC0054 Repair basic computer equipment faults by replacement of modules/sub-assemblies UEEEC0055 Repair predictable faults in audio components UEEEC0056 Repair predictable faults in general electronic apparatus UEEEC0057 Repair predictable faults in television receivers UEEEC0058 Repair routine business equipment faults UEEEC0059 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components UEEEC0060 Set up and adjust commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems UEEEC0061 Set up and test residential video/audio equipment UEEEC0062 Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems UEEEC0063 Solve oscillator problems UEEEC0064 Solve problems in basic electronic circuits UEEEC0065 Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus UEEEC0066 Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits UEEEC0067 Troubleshoot communication systems UEEEC0068 Troubleshoot digital sub-systems UEEEC0069 Troubleshoot faults in television receivers UEEEC0070 Troubleshoot fire protection systems UEEEC0071 Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems UEEEC0072 Troubleshoot professional audio reproduction components UEEEC0073 Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus UEEEC0074 Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies UEEEC0075 Verify compliance and functionality of fire protection system installations UEEEC0076 Verify functionality and compliance of custom electronic installations UEEEC0077 Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices UEEIC0002 Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments UEEIC0004 Configure and maintain industrial control system networks UEEIC0005 Design and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) networks UEEIC0006 Design and use advanced programming tools, PC networks and HMI Interfacing UEEIC0007 Design electronic control systems UEEIC0008 Develop and test code for microcontroller devices UEEIC0010 Develop structured programs to control external devices UEEIC0012 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers UEEIC0013 Set up electronically controlled robotically operated complex systems UEEIC0032 Solve problems in single phase electronic power control circuits UEEIC0042 Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals UEEIC0047 Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures UEERE0015 Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply UEERL0001 Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c. UEERL0002
Course providers
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