UndergraduateEngineering
Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
South Metropolitan TAFE, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
Take the next step to advance your career in electronics and communications with this qualification. This course equips you with practical skills needed to thrive in the fast-evolving field of electrical engineering.
Gain specialised knowledge and extensive skills to progress towards a career as an engineering associate, technical officer, or electronic systems technician.
Train in a purpose-built facility equipped with advanced technologies and industry-grade equipment, ensuring you learn in a setting that reflects real-world environments.
Please note:
Students enrolled at the Thornlie campus with the Australian Year 11 equivalent (with passes in Maths) schooling will need to enrol into the UEE40720 Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications for 12 months prior to starting UEE50520 Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering for another six months. The total duration will be 18 months.
Students with the Australian Year 12 equivalent (with passes in Year 11 Maths) schooling can enrol direct into the UEE50520 Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering for 18 months at the Thornlie campus.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
2 terms of coursework
- UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
- UEECD0016Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
- UEECD0024Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures
- UEECD0027Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
- UEEEC0007Commission electronics and communications systems
- UEEEC0044Modify - redesign electronics and communications systems
- UEERE0015Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures
- Elective units (selected in consultation with industry): ICTTEN420 Design, install and configure an internetwork
- UEECD0010Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
- UEECD0013Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs
- UEECD0019Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
- UEECD0043Solve problems in direct current circuits
- UEECD0047Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities
- UEECO0001Estimate electrotechnology projects
- UEECS0007Design and implement network systems for internetworking
- UEECS0017Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices
- UEECS0018Develop web pages for engineering applications
- UEECS0020Evaluate and modify object-oriented code programs
- UEECS0022Install and configure a client computer operating system and software
- UEEDV0010Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks
- UEEEC0010Design and develop advanced digital systems
- UEEEC0013Design electronic printed circuit boards
- UEEEC0017Develop engineering solutions to analogue electronic problems
- UEEEC0028Fault find and repair complex power supplies
- UEEEC0060Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
- UEEEC0063Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems
- UEEEC0066Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus
- UEEEC0067Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits
- UEEEC0069Troubleshoot digital sub-systems
- UEEEC0074Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
- UEEEC0075Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies
- UEEIC0010Develop and test code for microcontroller devices
- UEEIC0012Develop structured programs to control external devices
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Equivalent to Australian Year 12 with a pass in Year 11 Maths is required for entry into this course. OR Completion of UEE40720 Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications is required for entry into this course.
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