UEE60220 | 103392M

Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Redefine your career in electronics and communications with this advanced course and develop the specialised skills and knowledge to become a senior technical officer.

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NEXT INTAKE On campus: Eagle Farm Starts anytime Duration: up to 6 months per unit

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane

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WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$26,685

International

$29,000

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Course overview

Redefine your career in electronics and communications with this advanced course. Develop the specialised skills and knowledge required to become a senior technical officer.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as telecommunications engineering professionals is currently experiencing strong growth. There is likely to be around 10,000 job openings in this highly-specialised field over the next five years.

In this course you will develop expert skills to design and validate electronics and communication equipment and systems, manage risk, provide technical advice and estimate and manage projects. Our industry experienced teachers will give you the one-on-one guidance and support you need to succeed.

Upon successful completion of this course you will be qualified to work as an electronics and communications engineering senior technical officer. You will also have a solid foundation to continue with further tertiary study in this area.

What can I do?

Senior Technical Officer - Electronics and Communications Engineering

Course outcome:

UEE60220 Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core units listed below, plus a combination of elective units with a total value of 1880 points. Please note, elective units have various points values. Please contact us for information about which electives should be included in your training plan.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
UEECD0007

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

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0007

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and codes of practices in the electrotechnology workplace.
UNIT NAME
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UNIT CODE
UEECD0012

Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0012

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems.
UNIT NAME
Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems

UNIT CODE
UEECD0014

Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0014

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects.
UNIT NAME
Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects

UNIT CODE
UEECD0016

Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0016

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify, document and apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazard and risk control measures associated with electrotechnology work.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

UNIT CODE
UEECD0024

Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0024

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor energy sector work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

UNIT CODE
UEECD0027

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0027

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan.
UNIT NAME
Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0007

Commission electronics and communications systems

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0007

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to commission electronics and communications systems.
UNIT NAME
Commission electronics and communications systems

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0011

Design and develop electronics/computer systems projects

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0011

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to design and develop an electronics/computer system project.
UNIT NAME
Design and develop electronics/computer systems projects

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0043

Manage computer systems/electronics projects

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0043

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage computer systems/electronics projects.
UNIT NAME
Manage computer systems/electronics projects

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0044

Modify - redesign electronics and communications systems

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0044

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to modify and redesign electronics and communications systems.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Modify - redesign electronics and communications systems

UNIT CODE
UEERE0013

Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector

UNIT CODE :
UEERE0013

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector.
UNIT NAME
Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBWOR502

Lead and manage team effectiveness

UNIT CODE :
BSBWOR502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation.
UNIT NAME
Lead and manage team effectiveness

UNIT CODE
UEECD0004

Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0004

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems.
UNIT NAME
Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

UNIT CODE
UEECD0005

Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0005

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems.
UNIT NAME
Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

UNIT CODE
UEECD0010

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0010

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to compile and produce an energy sector detailed report.
UNIT NAME
Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

UNIT CODE
UEECD0019

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0019

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components using fitting and metal fabrication techniques.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

UNIT CODE
UEECD0026

Manage risk in electrotechnology activities

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0026

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage risk in electrotechnology activities.
UNIT NAME
Manage risk in electrotechnology activities

UNIT CODE
UEECD0036

Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0036

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits.
UNIT NAME
Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits

UNIT CODE
UEECD0039

Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0039

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide solutions to engineering computational problems.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems

UNIT CODE
UEECD0041

Solve electrotechnical engineering problems

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0041

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to solve electrotechnical engineering problems.
UNIT NAME
Solve electrotechnical engineering problems

UNIT CODE
UEECD0043

Solve problems in direct current circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0043

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to determine correct operation of single source direct current (d.c.) series, parallel and series-parallel circuits and provide solutions to various electrotechnology work functions

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in direct current circuits

UNIT CODE
UEECD0049

Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0049

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0039
UNIT NAME
Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems

UNIT CODE
UEECD0051

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0051

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use drawings, diagrams, cable schedules, industry standards, codes of practice and specifications as they apply to various electrotechnology work functions.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

UNIT CODE
UEECD0054

Write specifications for electronics and communications engineering projects

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0054

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to write specifications for electronics and communications engineering projects.
UNIT NAME
Write specifications for electronics and communications engineering projects

UNIT CODE
UEECS0012

Design embedded controller control systems

UNIT CODE :
UEECS0012

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to design embedded controller control systems.
UNIT NAME
Design embedded controller control systems

UNIT CODE
UEECS0031

Set up, create and implement content for a web server

UNIT CODE :
UEECS0031

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up, create and implement content for a web server.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Set up, create and implement content for a web server

UNIT CODE
UEEDV0010

Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks

UNIT CODE :
UEEDV0010

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0001

Analyse the performance of wireless-based electronic communication systems

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0001

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to analyse the performance of wireless-based electronic communication system.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Analyse the performance of wireless-based electronic communication systems

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0013

Design electronic printed circuit boards

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0013

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to design electronic printed circuit boards.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Design electronic printed circuit boards

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0028

Fault find and repair complex power supplies

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0028

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fault find and repair complex power supplies.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0043 , UEEEC0060
UNIT NAME
Fault find and repair complex power supplies

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0029

Fault find and repair electronic apparatus

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0029

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fault find and repair electronic apparatus.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Fault find and repair electronic apparatus

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0047

Plan large electronic projects

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0047

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan large electronic projects.
UNIT NAME
Plan large electronic projects

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0054

Provide gate array solutions for complex electronics systems

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0054

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to design and develop electronic systems using gate array technology.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Provide gate array solutions for complex electronics systems

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0060

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0060

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to replace electronic components, cabling and sub-systems of electronic apparatus.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019
UNIT NAME
Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0063

Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0063

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to solve fundamental electronic communications system problems.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEEEC0066
UNIT NAME
Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0064

Solve oscillator problems

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0064

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to solve oscillator problems.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEEEC0067 , UEEEC0074
UNIT NAME
Solve oscillator problems

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0066

Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0066

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0043 , UEEEC0067
UNIT NAME
Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0067

Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0067

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEEEC0060
UNIT NAME
Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0068

Troubleshoot communication systems

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0068

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot communications systems.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0043 , UEEEC0063 , UEEEC0074
UNIT NAME
Troubleshoot communication systems

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0069

Troubleshoot digital sub-systems

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0069

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot digital sub-systems.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEEEC0060
UNIT NAME
Troubleshoot digital sub-systems

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0072

Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0072

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems.
UNIT NAME
Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0074

Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0074

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0043
UNIT NAME
Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0075

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0075

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to determine the correct operation of independent power supplies and power supply sections of electronic apparatus.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0043 , UEEEC0060
UNIT NAME
Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0005

Configure and maintain industrial control system networks

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0005

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to configure and maintain communication services on an industrial control system network.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Configure and maintain industrial control system networks

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0012

Develop structured programs to control external devices

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0012

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop structured programs to control an external device.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Develop structured programs to control external devices

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Eagle Farm	Anytime	up to 6 months per unit	Self-paced. Flexible entry units:UEECD0027, UEECD0024, UEECD0010 and UEERE0015. Must attend minimum 1 night. Wednesday	Mixed mode	Full fee: $26,685 Apply
Eagle Farm	31 Jan 2023	2 to 4 years	Part time up to 4 nights per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Classroom	Full fee: $26,685 Apply
Eagle Farm	07 Feb 2023	2 years	Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Classroom	Full fee: $26,685 Apply

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Eagle Farm	Anytime	up to 6 months per unit	Self-paced. Flexible entry units:UEECD0027, UEECD0024, UEECD0010 and UEERE0015. Must attend minimum 1 night. Wednesday	Mixed mode	Full fee: $26,685 Apply
Eagle Farm	31 Jan 2023	2 to 4 years	Part time up to 4 nights per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Classroom	Full fee: $26,685 Apply
Eagle Farm	07 Feb 2023	2 years	Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Classroom	Full fee: $26,685 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Eagle Farm	06 Feb 2023	2 years	Full time 3 days per week	Classroom	International: $29,000 Apply

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How to Apply

Direct application

Apply through QTAC

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