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
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: UEE50507
- CRICOS Code: 064636A, 064631F
Campus: Epping
Duration
Full-time: 2 years
Modes of Delivery
Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Career Opportunities
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.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Written assessments, Assignments, Practical demonstrations, Observation, Group or Individual Presentations.
Materials
International Students:
text books printed and online resources.
Fees
Local Fees:
Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $10,000
International Fees:
A$10000 p.a.
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.
International Students
Click to download an
Application for Enrolment Form
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 workplace | 20 |
| UEENEED005B | Enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices | 20 |
| UEENEED028B | Develop and test code for microcontroller devices | 60 |
| UEENEED046B | Set up and configure basic local area network | 40 |
| UEENEED050B | Develop control programs for microcomputer equipped devices | 60 |
| UEENEEE001B | Apply occupational health and safety practices in the workplace | 20 |
| UEENEEE005B | Fix and secure equipment | 20 |
| UEENEEE007B | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals | 40 |
| UEENEEE017B | Implement and monitor occupational health and safety policies and procedures | 20 |
| UEENEEE020B | Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | 20 |
| UEENEEE034B | Document occupational hazards and risks in electronics | 20 |
| UEENEEE038B | Participate in development and follow a personal competency development | 20 |
| UEENEEG036B | Diagnose and rectify faults in d.c. motor drive systems | 60 |
| 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 amplifiers | 80 |
| UEENEEH014B | Troubleshoot frequency dependent circuits | 80 |
| UEENEEH015B | Develop software solutions in microcontroller based systems | 40 |
| UEENEEH021B | Find and repair faults in high volume office equipment | 120 |
| UEENEEA001B | Assemble electronic apparatus | N/A |
| UEENEEA002B | Select electronic components | N/A |
| UEENEEA004B | Rework electronic sub assemblies | N/A |
| UEENEEA005B | Conduct functional and quality tests on assembled electronic apparatus | N/A |
| UEENEEC001B | Maintain documentation | N/A |
| UEENEEC013B | Participate in business equipment work and competency development activities | N/A |
| UEENEEC013B | Participate in business equipment work and competency development activities | N/A |
| UEENEEE002B | Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components | N/A |
| UEENEEE002B | Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components | N/A |
| UEENEEE003B | Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits | N/A |
| UEENEEE003B | Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits | N/A |
| UEENEEE004B | Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits | N/A |
| UEENEEE004B | Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits | N/A |
| UEENEEE007B | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals | N/A |
| UEENEEE037B | Document occupational hazards and risks in electrotechnology | N/A |
| UEENEEE037B | Document occupational hazards and risks in electrotechnology | N/A |
| UEENEEH002B | Carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacement of components | N/A |
| UEENEEH002B | Carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacement of components | N/A |
| UEENEEH003B | Carry out routine repairs to business equipment | N/A |
| UEENEEH003B | Carry out routine repairs to business equipment | N/A |
| UEENEEH007B | Carry out repairs of predictable faults in general electronic apparatus | N/A |
| UEENEEH013B | Troubleshoot amplifiers | N/A |
| UEENEEH014B | Troubleshoot frequency dependent circuits | N/A |
| UEENEEH016B | Find and repair faults in the microwave amplifier sections of electronic apparatus | N/A |
| UEENEEH021B | Find and repair faults in high volume office equipment | N/A |
| UEENEEH025B | Provide solutions to single phase electronic power control problems | N/A |
| UEENEEH026B | Provide solutions to polyphase electronic power | N/A |
| UEENEEH032B | Diagnose and rectify faults in global positioning systems | N/A |
| UEENEEH038B | Find and repair faults in complex power supplies | N/A |
| UEENEEH038B | Find and repair faults in complex power supplies | N/A |
| UEENEEH039B | Troubleshoot basic amplifiers | N/A |
| UEENEEH039B | Troubleshoot basic amplifiers | N/A |
| UEENEEH046B | Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems | N/A |
| UEENEEH048B | Design and develop advanced digital systems | N/A |
| UEENEEH067B | Commission electronics and communications systems | N/A |
| UEENEEH068B | Modify-redesign of electronics and communications system | N/A |
| UEENEEH072B | Find and repair faults in communication systems | N/A |
| UEENEEH081B | Design printed circuit boards | N/A |
| UEENEEA002B | Select electronic components | N/A |
| UEENEEA004B | Rework electronic sub assemblies | N/A |
| UEENEEA005B | Conduct functional and quality tests on assembled electronic apparatus | N/A |
