UEE50520 | 103402C

Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Progress your career in electronics and communications with this high-level course and develop the advanced skills and knowledge to become a technical officer.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane

WAYS TO STUDY On campus International

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 05 Feb 2024 Duration: 18 months View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$15,320

Subsidised

$16,280

Full Fee

$19,520

International

$21,000

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Course overview

Advance your career in electronics and communications with this high-level course. Develop the advanced skills and specialised knowledge required to become a 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 extensive skills in configuring computer networks as well as programming and fault-finding micro-controller equipped devices. Learn about electronic engineering redesign, commissioning electronic systems, risk assessment, and technical documentation. You will also gain soldering, cabling and termination skills. 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 technical officer. You will also have a solid foundation to advance your career with further studies.

What can I do?

Technical Officer - Electronics and Communications Engineering

Course outcome:

UEE50520 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 1460 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
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
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
UEERE0015

Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

UNIT CODE :
UEERE0015

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

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
ICTTEN312

Install telecommunications network equipment

UNIT CODE :
ICTTEN312

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively install and test telecommunications network equipment. It includes processes for checking plans, obtaining equipment, and handling equipment and supplies.
UNIT NAME
Install telecommunications network equipment

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
UEECD0013

Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0013

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs.
UNIT NAME
Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs

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
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
UEECD0020

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0020

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fix, secure and mount electrotechnology equipment to hollow walls, solid walls and metal fixings.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

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
UEECD0040

Solve basic problems electronic and digital equipment and circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0040

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to Solve basic problems electronic and digital equipment and circuits and circuits.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0043
UNIT NAME
Solve basic problems electronic and digital equipment and circuits

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
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
UEECO0001

Estimate electrotechnology projects

UNIT CODE :
UEECO0001

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to estimate material and labour costs for competitive quotation/tenders for electrotechnology work exceeding $AUD20,000.
UNIT NAME
Estimate electrotechnology projects

UNIT CODE
UEECO0013

Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects

UNIT CODE :
UEECO0013

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to write technical specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects.
UNIT NAME
Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects

UNIT CODE
UEECS0003

Assemble, set up and test computing devices

UNIT CODE :
UEECS0003

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assemble, set up and test computing devices.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Assemble, set up and test computing devices

UNIT CODE
UEECS0029

Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)

UNIT CODE :
UEECS0029

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up and configure local area network (LAN).

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECS0003
UNIT NAME
Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)

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
UEECS0033

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

UNIT CODE :
UEECS0033

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use computer application software relevant to engineering support work functions.
UNIT NAME
Use engineering applications software on personal computers

UNIT CODE
UEEDV0005

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services

UNIT CODE :
UEEDV0005

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain telecommunications cabling in buildings and premises.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051
UNIT NAME
Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services

UNIT CODE
UEEDV0006

Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling

UNIT CODE :
UEEDV0006

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0051 , UEEDV0005
UNIT NAME
Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling

UNIT CODE
UEEDV0008

Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling

UNIT CODE :
UEEDV0008

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling in buildings and premises intended for connection to a telecommunications network as permitted by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0051 , UEEDV0005
UNIT NAME
Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling

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
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
UEEIC0010

Develop and test code for microcontroller devices

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0010

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop and test structured programming instructions for microcontroller devices at a fundamental level.
UNIT NAME
Develop and test code for microcontroller devices

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

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0013

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0013

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop, enter and verify programs for programmable logic controller (PLC) (also known as programmable controller) for a system requiring discrete control functions.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

UNIT CODE
UEERL0001

Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

UNIT CODE :
UEERL0001

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to attach flexible cord and plug to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase supplies up to 230 volts (V) alternating current (a.c.) supply.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

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As an international student you’ll study face-to-face in a classroom with other international and Australian students at one of our campus locations.

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Selection criteria

Domestic students
The following selection criteria requirements apply only to domestic students:

Entry into this course is by one of the following:

mature age entry - expression of interest
high school graduate - sound achievement in Year 12 English and Maths A, B or C
QTAC application
engineering trade certificate.

Students must either supply a copy of their Year 12 Certificate issued by the state certifying body in the state you completed year 12 or undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment by the first course census date.

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The following selection criteria requirements apply only to International students:

English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - View a list of all English Language tests accepted by TAFE Queensland International
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.

Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.

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safety glasses
protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
long leather gloves to AS2161
hair protection
100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You are also required to have access to and bring personal stationary:

USB
scientific calculator
ruler
set square
protractor
compass

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Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

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