Engineering in Australia

Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering (including
Certificate III in Business Equipment)

CRICOS codes: 064636A (064631F) National codes: UEE50507 (UEE30107)

This distinctive course enables students to achieve technical excellence in electronics and communications engineering. In the first year, students learn the high level technical skills required to install, repair and maintain business
equipment such as photocopiers, printer and fax machines. The second years learn the advanced skills for the maintenance of electronic GPS systems, motor control systems for electric vehicles.

This qualification meets the academic requirements of the occupation Business Machine Mechanic (ASCO Code 4315-13).

Year 1 - Certificate III in Business Equipment

• Become familiar with electronic fundamentals
• Practice to dismantle, assemble and fabricate electronic components
• Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals
• Carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacement
• of components
• Troubleshoot DC power supplies with single phase input
• Carry out repairs of predictable faults in general electronic equipment
• Find and repair faults in high volume office equipment

Year 2 - Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

• Conduct functional and quality tests on assembled electronic apparatus
• Participate in business equipment work and competency
• development activities
• Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT)

Admission Requirements:

Australian year 12 (or recognised equivalent) or relevant work
experience. IELTS 5.5 or higher (or recognised equivalents).

Mature age students are encouraged to apply.

Course Duration:

2 years.
Commencing in February and July.

Course Fee AUD$:
AUD$ 10,800 per year.

Course Outcomes:

Graduates may gain employment in the electronics industry in the design
and development of electronics equipment or systems in digital,
analogue or communications areas of electronics.

CRICOS Provider Nos: NMIT 00724G

Engineering Teaching and Learning

Methods:

• a supportive learning environment
• medium sized classes
• lessons combining theory and
• hands-on practical experiences.
• student centred instruction.

Assessment:

• Assessment will be based on one or
• more of the following :
• written assessments
• assignments
• practical demonstrations
• observation
• group or individual presentations.