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
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Local Students
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International Students
- National Code:
UEE50507, UEE30107
- Cricos Code:
064636A, 064631F
- Local Fees:
Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $10,000
- International Fees:
A$10000pa
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.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Apply Now
Full-time Mid-year Entry (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Apply Now
International Students
Click to download an
Application for Enrolment Form
Fees
You could be eligible for a government subsidised place if you meet the citizenship/residency requirements* and
- you are under 20 (on 1 January of the year you will be taking the course); OR
- you are applying for a qualification higher than the one you already have.
If you do not meet this criteria contact the department to discuss your options.
Students can now apply for VET FEE-HELP assistance to pay tuition fees for this course.
Please note:
*The fees listed below do not apply to students who commenced their studies at NMIT before 1 July 2010.
*The fees listed below do not apply to International Students (see About this course above).
* Students are still required to pay amenities and materials on top of the fees stated below.
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.
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Code
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Subject
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Start Date
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Finish Date
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Census Date
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Hours
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Fees
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UEENEEC001B
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Maintain documentation
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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20
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$58.00
$135.00
$5.00
$20.00
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UEENEED001B
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Use basic computer applications relevant to workplace
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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20
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$58.00
$135.00
$5.00
$20.00
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UEENEED005B
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Enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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20
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$58.00
$135.00
$5.00
$20.00
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UEENEED028B
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Develop and test code for microcontroller devices
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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60
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$174.00
$405.00
$5.00
$60.00
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UEENEED046B
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Set up and configure basic local area network
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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40
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$116.00
$270.00
$5.00
$40.00
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UEENEED050B
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Develop control programs for microcomputer equipped devices
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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60
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$174.00
$405.00
$5.00
$60.00
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UEENEEE001B
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Apply occupational health and safety practices in the workplace
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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20
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$58.00
$135.00
$5.00
$20.00
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UEENEEE005B
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Fix and secure equipment
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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20
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$58.00
$135.00
$5.00
$20.00
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UEENEEE007B
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Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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40
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$116.00
$270.00
$5.00
$40.00
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UEENEEE017B
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Implement and monitor occupational health and safety policies and procedures
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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20
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$58.00
$135.00
$5.00
$20.00
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UEENEEE020B
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Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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20
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$58.00
$135.00
$5.00
$20.00
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UEENEEE034B
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Document occupational hazards and risks in electronics
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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20
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$58.00
$135.00
$5.00
$20.00
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UEENEEE038B
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Participate in development and follow a personal competency development
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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20
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$58.00
$135.00
$5.00
$20.00
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UEENEEG036B
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Diagnose and rectify faults in d.c. motor drive systems
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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60
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$174.00
$405.00
$5.00
$60.00
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UEENEEH007B
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Carry out repairs of predictable faults in general electronic apparatus
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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40
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$116.00
$270.00
$5.00
$40.00
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UEENEEH011B
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Troubleshoot d.c. power supplies with single phase input
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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40
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$116.00
$270.00
$5.00
$40.00
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UEENEEH012B
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Troubleshoot digital subsystems
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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80
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$232.00
$541.00
$5.00
$80.00
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UEENEEH013B
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Troubleshoot amplifiers
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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80
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$232.00
$541.00
$5.00
$80.00
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UEENEEH014B
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Troubleshoot frequency dependent circuits
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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80
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$232.00
$541.00
$5.00
$80.00
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UEENEEH015B
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Develop software solutions in microcontroller based systems
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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40
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$116.00
$270.00
$5.00
$40.00
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UEENEEH021B
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Find and repair faults in high volume office equipment
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15 Feb 2010
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10 Dec 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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120
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$348.00
$811.00
$5.00
$120.00
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UEENEEA001B
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Assemble electronic apparatus
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N/A
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UEENEEA002B
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Select electronic components
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N/A
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UEENEEA004B
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Rework electronic sub assemblies
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N/A
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UEENEEA005B
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Conduct functional and quality tests on assembled electronic apparatus
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N/A
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UEENEEC001B
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Maintain documentation
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N/A
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UEENEEC013B
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Participate in business equipment work and competency development activities
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N/A
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UEENEEC013B
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Participate in business equipment work and competency development activities
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N/A
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UEENEEE002B
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Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
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N/A
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UEENEEE002B
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Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
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N/A
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UEENEEE003B
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Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
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N/A
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UEENEEE003B
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Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
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N/A
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UEENEEE004B
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Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits
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N/A
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UEENEEE004B
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Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits
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N/A
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UEENEEE007B
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Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals
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N/A
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UEENEEE037B
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Document occupational hazards and risks in electrotechnology
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N/A
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UEENEEE037B
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Document occupational hazards and risks in electrotechnology
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N/A
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UEENEEH002B
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Carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacement of components
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N/A
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UEENEEH002B
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Carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacement of components
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N/A
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UEENEEH003B
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Carry out routine repairs to business equipment
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N/A
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UEENEEH003B
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Carry out routine repairs to business equipment
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N/A
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UEENEEH007B
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Carry out repairs of predictable faults in general electronic apparatus
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N/A
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UEENEEH013B
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Troubleshoot amplifiers
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N/A
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UEENEEH014B
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Troubleshoot frequency dependent circuits
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N/A
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UEENEEH016B
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Find and repair faults in the microwave amplifier sections of electronic apparatus
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N/A
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UEENEEH021B
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Find and repair faults in high volume office equipment
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N/A
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UEENEEH025B
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Provide solutions to single phase electronic power control problems
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N/A
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UEENEEH026B
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Provide solutions to polyphase electronic power
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N/A
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UEENEEH032B
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Diagnose and rectify faults in global positioning systems
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N/A
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UEENEEH038B
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Find and repair faults in complex power supplies
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N/A
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UEENEEH038B
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Find and repair faults in complex power supplies
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N/A
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UEENEEH039B
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Troubleshoot basic amplifiers
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N/A
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UEENEEH039B
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Troubleshoot basic amplifiers
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N/A
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UEENEEH046B
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Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems
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N/A
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UEENEEH048B
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Design and develop advanced digital systems
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N/A
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UEENEEH067B
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Commission electronics and communications systems
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N/A
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UEENEEH068B
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Modify-redesign of electronics and communications system
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N/A
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UEENEEH072B
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Find and repair faults in communication systems
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N/A
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UEENEEH081B
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Design printed circuit boards
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N/A
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UEENEEA002B
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Select electronic components
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N/A
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UEENEEA004B
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Rework electronic sub assemblies
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N/A
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UEENEEA005B
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Conduct functional and quality tests on assembled electronic apparatus
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N/A
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**Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications, which must be provided as evidence of completion.
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.
You can apply for VET FEE-HELP if you’re a student studying in Australia who is:
- an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder who is resident in Australia for the duration of the unit of study VET FEE-HELP is being applied for;
- enrolled on or before the census date* of an eligible unit of study through an approved VET provider;
- meet tax file number requirements;
- have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit
VET FEE-HELP allows eligible students to have all or part of their VET tuition fees paid by the Australian Government in the form of a loan**, regardless of whether you are eligible or not for a government funded place under Skills Reform.
Over their lifetime, students can access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay their VET tuition fees, articulate into university and then add their university costs until the maximum FEE-HELP maximum is reached. There is no age restriction on VET FEE-HELP.
For further information, contact the department directly or for general information on VET FEE-HELP visit the DEEWR website and download the VET FEE-HELP Information Booklet.
NMIT Statement of VET Tuition Assurance
* If you have requested a VET FEE-HELP loan, but change your mind about studying, you must either cancel your Request for VET FEE-HELP assistance (in writing to NMIT) or withdraw your enrolment in each unit of study on or before its census date or you will incur a debt.
** A loan fee of 20% applies to all VET FEE-HELP loans
