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UEE50520 Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

UEE50520 Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

National ID UEE50520 State ID BFP5
Ready to join the ranks of electronics professionals?

Progress towards a specialist career as an engineering associate, technical officer, or electronic systems technician.

Our purpose-built facility is equipped with advanced technologies and state-of-the-art equipment, providing students with an industry-standard learning environment.

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This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The tuition fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training. Tuition fees are free, but resource fees may be payable for some courses

This course is a VET Student Loan eligible course. A VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth and is only available to students who are eligible.

To find out if you are eligible or to see the list of eligible courses visit our Student Loans page.

CampusesThornlie.

When Semester 1, 2024. Continuous enrolment. Semester 2, 2023.

Study Mode On Campus.

Advance your career in electronics and communications with the Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering.  With this technical qualification, you will gain specialised knowledge and extensive skills across the electrical engineering field to progress towards a career as an engineering associate, technical officer, or electronic systems technician. Our purpose-built facility features advanced technologies and equipment to ensure students are learning in an industry-standard setting. 

Dual qualification: At our Thornlie campus you will have the opportunity to concurrently complete Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering, as many of the units are common to both courses. Ask for more information.

 

  • assemble, test, maintain, and troubleshoot a range of electronic components and devices
  • fault-find power supplies, amplifiers, communications systems, digital and microcontroller systems
  • write and test programs to control devices
  • commission and modify electronic systems
  • develop design briefs
  • supervise a team
  • workplace health and safety and sustainability practices

In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.

  • good communication skills
  • good, logical problem solving skills
  • good team work ethic as well as the ability to work independently
  • an interest in computers and electronics

Important information

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All year round

Details

When All year round
Where Thornlie
How

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
UEECD0024 Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures
UEECD0027 Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
UEEEC0007 Commission electronics and communications systems
UEEEC0044 Modify - redesign electronics and communications systems
UEERE0015 Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures
Elective  
National ID Unit title
ICTTEN420 Design, install and configure an internetwork
UEECD0010 Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
UEECD0013 Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs
UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits
UEECD0047 Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities
UEECO0001 Estimate electrotechnology projects
UEECS0007 Design and implement network systems for internetworking
UEECS0017 Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices
UEECS0018 Develop web pages for engineering applications
UEECS0020 Evaluate and modify object-oriented code programs
UEECS0022 Install and configure a client computer operating system and software
UEEDV0010 Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks
UEEEC0010 Design and develop advanced digital systems
UEEEC0013 Design electronic printed circuit boards
UEEEC0017 Develop engineering solutions to analogue electronic problems
UEEEC0028 Fault find and repair complex power supplies
UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
UEEEC0063 Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems
UEEEC0066 Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus
UEEEC0067 Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits
UEEEC0069 Troubleshoot digital sub-systems
UEEEC0074 Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
UEEEC0075 Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies
UEEIC0010 Develop and test code for microcontroller devices
UEEIC0012 Develop structured programs to control external devices

Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Thornlie
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 1, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace $0.00 $9.50
UEECD0027 Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan $0.00 $9.50
UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work $0.00 $9.50
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
$0.00 $18.75
Develop structured programs to control external devices
$0.00 $18.75
Install and configure a client computer operating system and software
$0.00 $18.75
Evaluate and modify object-oriented code programs
$0.00 $18.75
Develop web pages for engineering applications
$0.00 $18.75
Solve problems in direct current circuits
$0.00 $33.50
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
$0.00 $18.75
Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks
$0.00 $18.75
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $193.25 $193.25

Semester 2, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
UEERE0015 Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures $0.00 $9.50
UEECD0024 Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures $0.00 $9.50
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies
$0.00 $18.75
Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
$0.00 $36.50
Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits
$0.00 $18.75
Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus
$0.00 $35.50
Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems
$0.00 $18.75
Fault find and repair complex power supplies
$0.00 $18.75
Troubleshoot digital sub-systems
$0.00 $36.50
Design, install and configure an internetwork
$0.00 $0.00
Estimate electrotechnology projects
$0.00 $17.75
Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities
$0.00 $18.75
Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs
$0.00 $27.25
Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
$0.00 $27.25
Semester 2, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $293.50 $293.50

Semester 1, 2025

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
UEEEC0044 Modify - redesign electronics and communications systems $0.00 $9.50
UEEEC0007 Commission electronics and communications systems $0.00 $9.50
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Develop engineering solutions to analogue electronic problems
$0.00 $36.50
Develop and test code for microcontroller devices
$0.00 $27.25
Design electronic printed circuit boards
$0.00 $18.75
Design and develop advanced digital systems
$0.00 $18.75
Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices
$0.00 $27.25
Design and implement network systems for internetworking
$0.00 $54.25
Semester 1, 2025 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $201.75 $201.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Semester 2, 2023

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Thornlie
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 2, 2023

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace $0.00 $9.50
UEECD0027 Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan $0.00 $9.50
UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work $0.00 $9.50
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Develop structured programs to control external devices
$0.00 $18.75
Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
$0.00 $18.75
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
$0.00 $18.75
Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices
$0.00 $15.75
Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks
$0.00 $18.75
Evaluate and modify object-oriented code programs
$0.00 $18.75
Develop web pages for engineering applications
$0.00 $18.75
Assemble, set up and test computing devices
$0.00 $21.00
Solve problems in direct current circuits
$0.00 $33.50
Semester 2, 2023 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $211.25 $211.25

Semester 1, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
UEERE0015 Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures $0.00 $9.50
UEECD0024 Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures $0.00 $9.50
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Develop software solutions for microcontroller-based systems
$0.00 $27.25
Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies
$0.00 $18.75
Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
$0.00 $36.50
Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems
$0.00 $18.75
Troubleshoot digital sub-systems
$0.00 $36.50
Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits
$0.00 $18.75
Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus
$0.00 $35.50
Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems
$0.00 $18.75
Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs
$0.00 $27.25
Fault find and repair complex power supplies
$0.00 $18.75
Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
$0.00 $27.25
Estimate electrotechnology projects
$0.00 $17.75
Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities
$0.00 $18.75
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $339.50 $339.50

Semester 2, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
UEEEC0044 Modify - redesign electronics and communications systems $0.00 $9.50
UEEEC0007 Commission electronics and communications systems $0.00 $9.50
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Develop and test code for microcontroller devices
$0.00 $27.25
Develop engineering solutions to analogue electronic problems
$0.00 $36.50
Design electronic printed circuit boards
$0.00 $18.75
Design and develop electronics/computer systems projects
$0.00 $18.75
Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices
$0.00 $27.25
Design and develop advanced digital systems
$0.00 $18.75
Semester 2, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $166.25 $166.25

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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