Level 5, 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

COURSE

UEE50520 - Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

CRICOS Course Code

103403B

Course Description

This qualification covers competencies to develop, select, commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions of electronic components/sub-assemblies, apparatus and systems.

Qualification Code

UEE50520

Qualification Title

Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Total Course Duration

96 Weeks (including holiday breaks)

Volume of learning

1800 hours

Delivery Weeks

72 weeks

Holidays breaks

24 weeks

 

Course Structure- A total of 1600 weighting points  comprising:

  • 140 core weighting points  listed on  https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/UEE50520 ; plus
  • 1460 general elective weighting points  from the general elective units listed on  https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/UEE50520.
  • Choose a total of 1460 weighting points  elective units from the list on  https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/UEE50520, of which between 0 and 270 weighting points  can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 920 weighting points  must be taken from Group B; and between 260 and 580 weighting points  must be taken from Group C; and between 280 and 1200 weighting points  must be taken from Group D;
  • Up to 270 weighting points of the general elective units Group A listed on  https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/UEE50520, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification.

There are units of competency within this qualification that contain pre-requisites. Please contact TEDI for further information on 03 8725 2061

Code

Unit of Competency

Core / Elective

Weighting Points 

Pre-requisites required

UEECD0007

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Core

20

 

UEECD0016

Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electro technology work

Core

20

UEECD0007

UEECD0024

Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

Core

20

 

UEECD0027

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

Core

20

 

UEEEC0007

Commission electronics and communications systems

Core

20

 

UEEEC0044

Modify - redesign electronics and communications systems

Core

20

UEECD0007

UEERE0015

Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

Core

20

 

UEERE0001

Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

Elective

20

 

UEECO0007

Participate in electronics and communications work and competency development activities

Elective

60

 

UEECD0013

Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs

Elective

60

 

UEEIC0012

Develop structured programs to control external devices

Elective

40

UEECD0007

UEEEC0065

Solve problems in basic electronic circuits

Elective

100

UEECD0007

UEEEC0029

Fault find and repair electronic apparatus

Elective

40

UEECD0007

UEECD0043

Solve problems in direct current

Elective

80

UEECD0007

UEECD0019

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

Elective

40

UEECD0007

UEEEC0074

Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus

Elective

80

UEECD0007

UEECD0043

UEEEC0060

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

Elective

40

UEECD0007

UEECD0019

UEEEC0028

Fault find and repair complex power supplies

Elective

40

UEECD0007

UEECD0043 UEEEC0060

UEEEC0075

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies

Elective

40

UEECD0007

UEECD0043 UEEEC0060

UEEEC0074

UEECD0019

UEEEC0067

Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits

Elective

40

UEEEC0060

UEEEC0069

Troubleshoot digital sub-systems

Elective

80

UEECD0007

UEEEC0060

UEEEC0066

Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus

Elective

80

UEECD0007

UEECD0043 UEEEC0067

UEEEC0063

Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems

Elective

40

UEEEC0066

UEEEC0058

Repair predictable faults in television receivers

Elective

120

UEECD0007

UEEEC0060 UEEEC0069

UEEEC0066

UEEEC0028

UEEEC0075

UEECD0019

UEECD0047

Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities

Elective

40

 

UEECO0001

Estimate electrotechnology projects

Elective

40

 

UEECD0014

Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects

Elective

40

 

UEECD0037

Provide engineering solutions for uses of materials and thermodynamic effects

Elective

80

 

UEECD0054

Write specifications for electronics and communications engineering projects

Elective

40

 

UEECD0002

Analyse static and dynamic parameters of electrical equipment

Elective

80

 

UEEEC0022

Diagnose and rectify faults in camera circuits and equipment

Elective

60

UEECD0007

UEEEC0029

UEECO0013

Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electro technology projects

Elective

40

 

UEEEC0010

Design and develop advanced digital systems

Elective

40

 

 

Entry Requirements

Age requirements:

Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.

Academic Requirements:

To enter into this course delivered at TEDI, applicants should have successfully completed year 12 or senior secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to Australian senior secondary school examination.

or

Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements considering they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. A minimum of 2 years’ experience would normally be expected; however, each case will be reviewed individually with relevant work experience evidence in the form of an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples and curriculum vitae submitted will be considered. Such learner will be accessed for possible RPL opportunities and their course duration and volume of learning will be adjusted accordingly, if any RPL is granted.

English Language Requirements for International students:

International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require:

  1. Either a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course.

 

or,    IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course;

or,    IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course;

 

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable.

or, Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher.

Score Guide: Average test score of 61 or higher in Oxford placement test is equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

Students may refer to IELTS 5.5 equivalent policy for further information available at reception.

OR

  1. to provide evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States.

OR

  • to provide evidence that, within two years* of their signed written agreement date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.

*The date when TEDI receives the signed written agreement (either through email or in hand)

Refer to TEDI’s Enrolment Kit and/or students Handbook for detailed information on English language requirements.

 

Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN):

Students undertaking this course at TEDI must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations or any other course related work. To determine this, all students wanting to study at TEDI are required to undertake LLN Test prior to the commencement of the course.  Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support services and/or external support services.

LLN test will be conducted on campus by using an ACSF mapped online LLN assessment tool - LLN Robot - under the supervision of qualified LLN assessor.

Students will be required to undertake language, literacy and numeracy test (LLN) test and achieve expected performance level of ACSF level 4 for UEE50520 - Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering. Refer to TEDI’s Enrolment Kit and/or students Handbook for detailed information.

Computer literacy requirements

Students enrolling into this course must have basic computer skills. Student are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form provided along with the application form.

Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer using support. Students can contact TEDI for any further information or assistance on 03 8725 2061.

Materials and Equipment Required

TEDI will provide access to computers with required resources including access to internet during classroom hours, however, to work on assignments and tasks for self-study, all students are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher. Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address).

All learners are expected to have access to MS office application such as Microsoft Word, an email platform.

For practical learning in Electronic (UEE) courses, TEDI will provide access to equipment, including but not limited to, Soldering iron, soldering wire, Multimeter, cable stripper, screw driver kit, Tongs. These equipments are placed in the practical lab which students can use for their practical learning.

 

Mode of Delivery:

Face to Face theory learning on campus and Practical learning at Institute’s industrial environment “Technical Electronics Centre” located at TEDI's workshop for a minimum 20 hours per week.

Delivery Location

Theory - Level 5, 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria – 3000 Australia

Practical - 17 David St, BRUNSWICK, Victoria – 3056 Australia

 

Fees & Charges

Total Course Fee: $21,100

Tuition Fee: $AU 19,900

Non Tuition Fee: $AU 1,200

 

Pathways

Pathway from the Qualification

Successful completion may enable the students to apply for UEE60220 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering at other institutions.

Employment Pathways

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Examples of indicative job role for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include Technical Officer-Electronics and Communications Engineering

Above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register (https://www.myskills.gov.au/courses/details?Code= UEE50520) (www.training.gov.au), it doesn't imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course.

NOTE: TEDI doesn't claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses as it will be misleading.

This course Information may not be sufficient to make an Enrolment decision. Please read this information in conjunction with Student Handbook available on this website.