Certificate III in Electronics and Communications
Duration
4 years apprenticeship: March, May, August, October intakes.
Study modes
- Workplace Training,
- Part-time

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
Course structure
Units of study
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace (UEENEEE101A)
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components (UEENEEE102A)
Solve problems in d.c. circuits (UEENEEE104A)
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work (UEENEEE137A)
Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components (UEENEEH102A)
Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies (UEENEEH111A)
Troubleshoot digital sub-systems (UEENEEH112A)
Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus (UEENEEH113A)
Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus (UEENEEH114A)
Fault find and repair complex power supplies (UEENEEH138A)
Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits (UEENEEH139A)
Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems (UEENEEH146A)
Apply environmentally and sustainable energy procedures in the energy sector (UEENEEK142A)
Select electronic components for assembly (20 points) (UEENEEA102A)
Use engineering applications software on personal computers (40 points) (UEENEED104A)
Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices (20 points) (UEENEEI116A)
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment (20 points) (UEENEEE105A)
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications (40 points) (UEENEEE107A)
Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices (40 points) (UEENEEF107A)
Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services (120 points) (UEENEEF102A)
Develop software solutions for microcontroller based systems (60 points) (UEENEEH115A)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives

Graduate skills
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
This course is not eligible for a VET Student Loan.
Certificate III in Electronics and CommunicationsEstimated course fees for 2019* |
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For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | |
You will need to pay this amount | $16,590 | $4,970 |
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
This course is delivered with state government funding.
Alternative study methods
2019 rate* | Estimated total cost of the course | Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students) |
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Concession | $994 | $331 |
Indicative nominal course hours: 1,020.
Concession
Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Vocational Graduate Certificate/Diploma students are eligible for a concession or exemption of 20% of government subsidised fees if you meet the following criteria:
- Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students
- Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
Entry requirements
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059