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Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

National ID: UEE50511 | State ID: A160

Are you ready to join the ranks of electronics professionals?

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.

Gain these skills:

  • 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

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to become an engineer associate in your selected area of study.

Further Study Option(s)

Become a specialist in your field with university study

This course has a university study pathway as at 28 October 2019.

Curtin University – Bachelor of Science (Multidisciplinary Science) – 100 Credits

Curtin University – Bachelor of Science (Computing) – 50 Credits

The information about university credit points and tuition costs provides a general guide only. To check the current credit arrangements and to find more information about how credits work at the listed university of your choice, visit TAFE International WA’s University Pathway Finder.

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

Course overview

View this course on South Metro Tafe's website

Thornlie

  • Three semesters
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Thornlie Three semesters No No selection criteria
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VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering

National ID: UEE50111 | State ID: A155

Are you ready for a high-end technology career?

When you complete the Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering, you will gain the skills and knowledge to assemble, test, maintain, and troubleshoot a range of electronic devices and computer systems. You will develop your skills to fault-find digital and microcontroller systems, and develop skills in design, configuration and fault-finding computer networks. This course also includes PCB CAD design, microcontroller and object oriented code programming.

By completing this course at South Metropolitan TAFE you will also gain valuable skills in Cisco CCNA and Cisco Wireless.

Dual qualification: Students will have the opportunity to concurrently complete A160 UEE50511 Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering with this course, as many units are common to both courses. Contact South Metropolitan TAFE for more information.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Successful completion of this qualification may lead to employment as an engineering associate/technical officer.

When you complete the Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering you will be well on your way to a career as an engineering associate, technical officer or computer systems technician.

Further StudyOption(s)

University

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

Course overview

View this course on South Metro Tafe's website

Thornlie

  • Three semesters
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Thornlie Three semesters No No selection criteria
Apply now
Print PDF

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications

National ID: UEE40711 | State ID: A137

Amp up your career in electronics and telecommunications

When you complete the Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications you'll be well on your way to a career as an electronic technician.

You will gain the practical skills and knowledge to assemble, test, maintain, and troubleshoot a range of electronic components and devices. You will develop your skills to fault-find power supplies, amplifiers, communications systems, digital and microcontroller systems. You will write and test programs to control external devices, and utilise workplace health and safety and sustainability practices.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Successful completion of this qualification will provide you with the opportunity to become a technician working in the repair, installation and maintenance of general electronic equipment.

Job titles may include Electronic Trades Worker, Radio Communications Technician, Communications Technician, Electronics Equipment Technician, Electronics and Communications Technician.

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

Course overview

View this course on South Metro Tafe's website

Thornlie

  • One year
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Thornlie One year No No selection criteria
Apply now
Print PDF

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

Certificate IV in Computer Systems

National ID: UEE40111 | State ID: A132

Are you ready for a technology career hardwired for success?

When you complete the Certificate IV in Computer Systems you will be well on your way to an exciting IT career. Gain skills that employers will value for a computer systems technician.

Gain these skills:

  • select, install, commission, fault find and maintain computer hardware
  • select, install, commission, fault find and maintain software and network systems including wireless
  • support engineering application software and hardware 
  • write and test programs to control external devices 
  • build web pages
  • utilise workplace health and safety and sustainability practices

By completing this course at South Metropolitan TAFE you'll also gain valuable skills to prepare for external Cisco CCNA certification.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to become an entry level computer technician, work on a help desk or be employed in a sales role.

When you complete the Certificate IV in Computer Systems you will be well on your way to an exciting IT career, with skills employers will value, such as a computer technician.

Further StudyOption(s)

Diploma of Computer SystemsEngineering and Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

Course overview

View this course on South Metro Tafe's website

Thornlie

  • One Year
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Thornlie One Year No No selection criteria
Apply now
Print PDF

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (Electrotechnology Pre-apprenticeship)

National ID: UEE22011 | State ID: AA41

Are you looking for an electrical career and current skills?

When you complete the Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (Electrotechnology Pre-Apprenticeship) you will be what employers are looking for as an apprentice in the electrical, instrumentation or electrical servicing trades.

You will gain the knowledge and practical skills to:

·work effectively in the construction industry

·use hand and power tools

·interpret drawings

·take electrical and electronic measurements

·solder components

·workplace health and safety

You will learn skills that will enable you to identify the required components/materials and use routine equipment, plant or technology relevant to the electrotechnology industry.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to continue with apprenticeship training, but you will need to be employed and registered as an apprentice before you can commence apprenticeship training.

Successful completion of this qualificationprovidesyou with the opportunity to continuewithapprenticeship training, but you will need tobeemployed and registered as an apprenticebeforeyou can commence apprenticeshiptraining.

Further StudyOption(s)

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

Course overview

View this course on Central Regional Tafe's website

Geraldton

  • One semester
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Geraldton One semester No No selection criteria
View this course on North Metro Tafe's website

Balga

Clarson

East Perth

Midland

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Balga One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
Clarson One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
East Perth One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
Midland One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
View this course on South Metro Tafe's website

Mandurah

Rockingham

Thornlie

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Mandurah One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
Rockingham One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
Thornlie One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
View this course on South Regional Tafe's website

Albany

Bunbury

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Albany One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
Bunbury One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
Apply now
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VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

Certificate II in Electronics

National ID: UEE21911 | State ID: A113

Looking for an electrifying career path?

When you complete the Certificate II in Electronics, you will be flicking the switch on a new career in electronics. Discover an introduction to the world of electronics and gain the knowledgeable and practical workshop skills.

You will develop the ability to select, assemble, set up and maintain electronic devices following prescribed routines.

Gain these skills:

·assemble and replace electronic components

·troubleshoot DC circuits

·use test equipment

·utilise workplace health and safety and sustainability practices

This qualification will prepare you for higher-level studies, which are strongly recommended to enhance your employability skills.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to gain entry level positions in sales and testing of electronic equipment or gain an apprenticeship/traineeship in electronic servicing. You will need to be employed and registered as an apprentice/trainee before you can commence apprenticeship/traineeship training.

Successful completion of this qualification could lead to a career in electronics, as an Electrical Assistant, Electronics Technician and Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant.

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications, Certificate III in Electronics and Communications, Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

Course overview

View this course on South Metro Tafe's website

Rockingham

  • One semester
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Thornlie

  • One semester
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Rockingham One semester No No selection criteria
Thornlie One semester No No selection criteria
Apply now
Print PDF

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications

National ID: UEE20711 | State ID: A104

Are you looking for an electronics career and current skills?

When you complete the Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications you will be flicking the switch on a career in electronics, as a data cabler or telecommunications technician (with additional training).

You will gain the knowledge and practical skills to install and maintain telecommunication cabling, secure electrotechnological equipment, assemble and dismantle components, use cabling drawings, standards, codes and specifications and workplace health and safety. 

It includes ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) requirements for open cabler registration.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to gain entry level positions in sales and testing of electronic communications equipment or gain an apprenticeship/traineeship in electronic communications servicing. You will need to be employed and registered as an apprentice/trainee before you can commence apprenticeship/traineeship training.

Successful completion of this qualificationprovidesyou with the opportunity to gain an apprenticeship/traineeship in electronic communications servicing.  You will need to be employed and registered as an apprentice/trainee before you can commence apprenticeship/traineeship training.

Further StudyOption(s)

Certificate III in Electrical Fitting, Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

Course overview

View this course on North Metro Tafe's website

Balga

  • One semester
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Balga One semester No No selection criteria
View this course on South Metro Tafe's website

Rockingham

Thornlie

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Rockingham One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
Thornlie One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
Apply now
Print PDF

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair

National ID: UEE20511 | State ID: A103

Looking for a practical computing course?

When you complete the Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair you'll be flicking the switch on a career in computers as a computer assembler and repairer.

Gain these skills:

  • Repair, maintain, assemble and upgrade a personal computer
  • Replace components and circuit boards
  • Use test equipment
  • Learn computer operating systems
  • Low voltage circuit analysis
  • Workshop environments methods
  • Utilise workplace health and safety and sustainability practices 

Higher level studies are strongly recommended to enhance your employability skills.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to become a computer service technician or gain an apprenticeship or traineeship in computer systems. You will need to be employed and registered as an apprentice/trainee before you can commence apprenticeship training.

Successful completion of this qualification prepares you for roles such as Computer Assembler and Repairer, Hardware Technician.

Further StudyOption(s)

Certificate IV in Computer Systems, Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering, and Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering.

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

Course overview

View this course on South Metro Tafe's website

Rockingham

  • One semester
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Thornlie

  • One semester
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Rockingham One semester No No selection criteria
Thornlie One semester No No selection criteria
Apply now
Print PDF

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

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