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The Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering provides students with a foundation in electronics. It emphasises digital technology, gate array technologies and the application of microprocessor-controlled circuitry, communications and analogue electronics. Students learn how to provide technical leadership in the workplace and to design, commission, test, evaluate and diagnose faults in advanced electronic systems and associated apparatus.

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Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.

This course is in high demand. Apply early for a better chance of securing your place in it. Otherwise, you may have to wait for the next intake.

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Duration

2 Year/s

CRICOS code

078402D

Fees

A$19760 (annual for 2021)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

This qualification provides competencies to design and validate/evaluate electronics and communication equipment and systems, manage risk, estimate and manage projects and provide technical advice/sales.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Course structure

The course is delivered as a combination of face-to-face, workshops, tutorials and online learning. Students are required to complete 11 core units and 33 elective units.

Units of study

Core units

Develop design brief for electrotechnology projects (UEENEEE015B)
Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan (UEENEEE038B)
Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems (UEENEEE078B)

Apply Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, codes and practices in the workplace (UEENEEE101A)
Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures (UEENEEE117A)
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work (UEENEEE137A)
Manage computer systems/electronics projects (UEENEEH141A)
Commission electronics and communications systems (UEENEEH167A)
Modify/redesign of electronics and communications systems (UEENEEH168A)
Design and develop electronics/computer systems projects (UEENEEH188A)
Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector (UEENEEK132A)

Elective units

Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers (UEENEEI151A)

Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems (UEENEEI152A)
Select electronic components for assembly (UEENEEA102A)

Use engineering applications software on personal computers (UEENEED104A)
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components (UEENEEE102A)
Solve problems in d.c. circuits (UEENEEE104A)
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment (UEENEEE105A)
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes (UEENEEE107A)
Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services (UEENEEF102A)
Repair basic computer equipment faults by replacement of modules/sub-assemblies (UEENEEH102A)
Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies (UEENEEH111A)
Troubleshoot digital subsystems (UEENEEH112A)
Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus (UEENEEH113A)
Fault find and repair complex power supplies (UEENEEH138A)
Troubleshoot basic amplifiers (UEENEEH139A)
Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems (UEENEEH146A)

Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices (UEENEEI116A)

Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus (UEENEEH114A)

Develop engineering solutions to analogue electronic problems (UEENEEH145A)
Design and develop advanced digital systems (UEENEEH148A)
Design electronic printed circuit boards (UEENEEH181A)
Develop engineering solutions to RF amplifiers problems (UEENEEH182A)

Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems (UEENEEE126A)

Design embedded controller systems (UEENEED152A)
Modify digital signal processing (DSP) based sub-systems (UEENEEH184A)
Design signal-conditioning subsystems (UEENEEH185A)
Provide gate array solutions for complex electronics systems (UEENEEH189A)
Design and use advanced programming tools PC networks and HMI interfacing (UEENEEI154A)
Plan large electronic projects (UEENEEH160A)
Solve electrotechnical engineering problems (UEENEEE129A)

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers (UEENEEI150A)

Set up and configure the wireless capablilities of communications and data storage devices (UEENEEF107A)

Develop structured programs to control external devices (UEENEEI155A)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and professional recognition.

Career opportunities

Students successfully completing the Advanced Diploma may gain employment in a technician position in procurement, data cabling, equipment installation and servicing, sales, manufacturing, quality control, system diagnostics, or prototype construction, in industries such as mining, telecommunications, transport, entertainment or medical electronics.

In addition, graduates of the Advanced Diploma program may work in a paraprofessional position in the debugging or design fields, as a servicing and maintenance engineer in electronic industries, as a technical officer/manager in public services and defence, as a technical consultant, or as a hardware and software field service engineer.

Aims and objectives

This course is suitable for people seeking to develop a career or undertake further studies in the computer and electronic industries. It focusses on creating a product and developing the skills of the students in the following areas:

analysis, diagnosis, fault finding and repair of electronic equipment and systems
primary planning, analysis and design, focused on complex electronic systems related to the hardware, control software and their inter-relationships
identifying customer and client needs
supervision and facilitation of the routine performance of these functions
commissioning of advanced electronic systems and equipment.

Professional recognition

On successful completion of the course, graduates will additionally meet the requirements necessary to apply for a Construction Industry card (additional costs apply).

Pathways and scholarships

- Scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Please note:
The pathway to Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (BH-ENG) from Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering is only available for existing international students.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements, English language requirements and course prerequisites.

Course fees

A$19760 (annual for 2021)*

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

Completion of Australian equivalent Year 12 studies.

All other students: Assess your eligibility for entry to Swinburne.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 4 Upper Intermediate level) with overall 65%, all skills 60%
minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 65 with no band less than 15
Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 42 (no communicative skills less than 36)
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

Find out more about English language requirements.

Prerequisites

Satisfactory completion of any following VCE Year 11 or 12 (or equivalent) mathematics subject:

General Maths
Further Maths
Maths Method
Specialist Maths

International equivalent maths topics should include: Arithmetic and number, Geometry, Measurement, Trigonometry, Algebraic manipulation and equations, Graphs and relations, Collecting and analysing numerical data.

How to apply

This course is closed for new enrolments.

Find out more

Submit an online enquiry
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)

Freecall: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

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