The Certificate III in Electronics and Communications gives you the training you need to work as a qualified professional in this dynamic, in demand field. You will learn to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electronic equipment and devices at component/sub-assembly level as well as the safety and communications skill which will make you worksite ready.
This qualification could lead to employment as a telecommunications technician, business equipment technician or electronics/communications technology specialist technician.
This qualification is offered to Apprentices only delivered over a 4 year period. Classes commence in January/ongoing and are held in 5 day blocks of attendance at the Mildura campus.
Students must be currently employed as an Apprentice signed up with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider. Nominal apprenticeship duration is 4 years. Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review before enrolling to help confirm the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and/or employment goals.
4 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 20 | $25.00 |
| UEECD0016 | Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | 20 | $25.00 |
| UEECD0019 | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEECD0043 | Solve problems in direct current circuits | 80 | $100.00 |
| UEECO0007 | Participate in electronics and communications work and competency development activities | 20 | $25.00 |
| UEEEC0028 | Fault find and repair complex power supplies | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEEEC0060 | Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEEEC0063 | Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEEEC0066 | Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus | 80 | $100.00 |
| UEEEC0067 | Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEEEC0069 | Troubleshoot digital sub-systems | 80 | $100.00 |
| UEEEC0074 | Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus | 80 | $100.00 |
| UEEEC0075 | Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEERE0001 | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | 20 | $25.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| UEECD0020 | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | 20 | $25.00 |
| UEECD0035 | Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | 20 | $25.00 |
| UEECD0051 | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEECO0015 | Provide quotations for installation or service jobs | 20 | $25.00 |
| UEEDV0005 | Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services | 120 | $150.00 |
| UEEDV0008 | Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEEEC0029 | Fault find and repair electronic apparatus | 40 | $50.00 |
| UEEEC0065 | Solve problems in basic electronic circuits | 100 | $125.00 |
| UEERL0001 | Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply | 20 | $25.00 |
| 2023 | |
| Government Subsidised | $81,115 |
| Concession | $34,495 |
| Apprenticeship | $81,115 |
| Apprenticeship Concession | $34,495 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $58,275 |
| RPL Concession | $11,655 |
| RPL Self-funded | $77,700 |
| Self-Funded | $91,290 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2023 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, Apprentice, 8.00AM - 4.30PM |
