This qualification provides the learner with competencies to design, validate & evaluate electrical equipment and systems and provide technical / sales advice.
The student will develop skills in the following areas of competency:
- Develop software solutions in microcontroller based systems
- Develop, enter and verify programs for Industrial control systems using high level instructions.
- Provide solutions to problems in basic industrial control systems.
- Develop engineering solutions for various motor problems.
This course will not be taking any new enrolments in 2010
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: UEE61307
Campus: Epping
Duration
Full-time: 2 years
Part-time: 5-8 years.
Modes of Delivery
Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Graduates of this course may be given exemptions by other tertiary institutions if they wish to continue with further study. The level of exemptions is determined by the individual tertiary institution on a case by case basis.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course may gain employment in the electrical technology and engineering industry in design, development and maintenance roles.
This is not a pathway that leads to a licensed electrician qualification.
Entrance Requirements
Completion of VCE with passes in: Mathematics (any) 3 & 4 Information Technology 1 & 2 and English 3 & 4. In some cases, particularly in part-time study, exceptions to these standards can be made. Please discuss with Department. Conversion from other courses or disciplines is possible. Please contact the Department to discuss arrangements and/or required bridging modules.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Assessment in this program is conducted in two stages. Students must complete each module of underpinning knowledge by satisfactorily completing the required assignments and/or examinations to be eligible to attempt the relevant competency assessment. Each competency assessment consists of a number of actual/simulated work projects which must be satisfactorily completed to demonstrate competencies in the relevant workplace functions.
Materials
text books, printed and online resources.
Fees
Local Fees:
Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $10,000
Australian Government subsidised place:
You could be eligible for an Australian Government subsidised place if you meet the specific requirements, for more information about fees click here.
VET FEE-HELP helps you pay your VET tuition fees:
You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply directly to NMIT.
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
Units of Study
The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.
| Code | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| UEENEEC001B | Maintain documentation | 20 |
| UEENEED001B | Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace | 20 |
| UEENEED050B | Develop control programs for microcomputer equipped devices | 60 |
| UEENEEE001B | Apply occupational health and safety practices in the workplace | 20 |
| UEENEEE002B | Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components | 40 |
| UEENEEE003B | Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits | 40 |
| UEENEEE004B | Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits | 40 |
| UEENEEE005B | Fix and secure equipment | 20 |
| UEENEEE007B | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals | 40 |
| UEENEEE020B | Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | 20 |
| UEENEEG002B | Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage circuits | 80 |
| UEENEEG036B | Diagnose and rectify faults in d.c. motor drive systems | 60 |
| UEENEEG043B | Develop engineering solution for synchronous machine problems | 60 |
| UEENEEG044B | Develop engineering solutions for d.c. machine problems | 60 |
| UEENEEG048B | Solve problems in complex multiple path power circuits | 60 |
| UEENEEH002B | Carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacement of components | 40 |
| UEENEEH007B | Carry out repairs of predictable faults in general electronic apparatus | 40 |
| UEENEEH011B | Troubleshoot d.c. power supplies with single phase input | 40 |
| UEENEEH012B | Troubleshoot digital subsystems | 80 |
| UEENEEH013B | Troubleshoot amplifliers | 80 |
| UEENEEH014B | Troubleshoot frequency dependent circuits | 80 |
| UEENEEH038B | Find and repair faults in complex power supplies | 40 |
| UEENEEH039B | Troubleshoot basic amplifiers | 40 |
| UEENEEH048B | Design and develop advanced digital systems | 40 |
| UEENEEH068B | Modify-redesign of electronics and communications systems | 20 |
| UEENEEH081B | Design printed circuit boards | 20 |
